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Huskers Take Series Opener, 6-2

Lincoln – The Nebraska baseball team (14-5) picked up its ninth win over its last 10 games with a 6-2 victory against the Maryland Terrapins (9-11) in Friday's series opener at Hawks Field.

The Huskers were led at the plate by leadoff hitter Joe Acker, who went 3-for-5 with three doubles and two runs scored. Freshman Bryce Matthews delivered from the bottom of the lineup, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two stolen bases. Spencer Schwellenbach also added a pair of hits and drove in three runs, while also pitching a scoreless ninth to end the game.