Minneapolis, Minn. – The Nebraska baseball team (22-14-1, 6-3-1 Big Ten) opened its weekend road trip with a 5-3 win over Minnesota at Siebert Field on Friday night.
The Golden Gophers fall to 22-11 this season and hold a 7-3 record in Big Ten play. Since joining the Big Ten in 2012, Nebraska holds a 13-2 advantage in the series against Minnesota.
Junior Jake Meyers led the Husker offense with a 4-for-5 performance, which included two RBIs and two runs. In addition, Meyers stole three bases to improve to 15-for-15 on steals this season.
Junior righthander Jake Hohensee made his ninth start of the season, and threw 7.