Everitt Knocks in Three Runs in 7-5 Loss vs. Rutgers

Nebraska dropped its series opener vs. Rutgers, falling 7-5 on at Hawks Field on Friday night.

The Huskers (12-16, 4-3 Big Ten) scored five runs on six hits with no errors, while the Scarlet Knights (23-6, 6-1 Big Ten) had seven runs on 10 hits and an error.

Shay Schanaman dropped to 2-4 on the season after allowing seven runs on nine hits and striking out seven in six innings. Chandler Benson tossed the next two innings, allowing only one hit and striking out a pair, while Corbin Hawkins pitched the final inning.

Brice Matthews extended his on-base streak to 22 games after posting his seventh multi-hit game of the year. Matthews went 2-for-4 with a walk and a team-high three runs. Colby Gomes…