Five-Run Sixth Helps NU Top Lions in DH Game 1

Lincoln, Neb. – Trailing 3-0 after four innings, Nebraska (4-7) scored in each of its next three innings en route to a 7-3 win over Columbia during the first game of a doubleheader at Hawks Field on Saturday afternoon.

The Huskers saw multi-hit performances from and , who each had three hits, and , who went 2-for-4. also contributed three RBIs, as NU compiled 13 hits as a team.

Starting pitcher lasted 4.1 innings and allowed three runs, while striking out three batters. NU saw scoreless relief outings from (1.2 innings), (1.0) and .

Columbia pounced early with one run in the top of the opening frame before adding one run in the third and fourth innings. In the bottom of the fifth, Acker…