Husker Hit Parade: Nebraska Baseball Wallops UConn to Start Season

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nebraska’s bats roared to life on opening night, pounding out hit after hit en route to a run-rule victory over UConn on Friday. The offensive barrage set an early tone for a program looking to make noise in 2026.

Playing in the desert at Charles Schwab Field, the Huskers wasted no time showcasing their lineup’s firepower, turning the contest into a hit parade that ended early under the mercy rule. The win marks an emphatic start to a season that has been previewed as pivotal for Nebraska baseball.

Evan Bland and Sam McKewon discussed expectations for the Huskers during the Pick Six Podcast on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, highlighting the roster’s potential to contend in the Big Ten. Friday’s outburst offered an early glimpse of that promise, as Nebraska piled on runs and never let up.

With the season now officially underway, the Huskers will look to carry the momentum of their opening-night onslaught into the rest of their schedule.