The season got off to a rocky start for the Huskers in Huntsville, Texas. It was a disjointed game from start to finish. Both teams finished with 9 hits, while Husker hitters struck out 15 times, and the pitchers allowed 11 baserunners on walks or HBP.
New Friday night starters Kyle Perry for Nebraska and Matt Dillon for Sam Houston struggled in the 2nd inning. Dillon gave up 3 runs on 3 hits in the top of the inning, with the big play being an overthrow at first on a ground ball off the bat of Core Jackson that led to Griffin Everitt and Colby Gomes scoring.