NU Tallies 16 Strikeouts in 5-3 Win Over Lions

Lincoln, Neb. – Husker pitchers and each recorded seven strikeouts to help Nebraska (3-7) to a 5-3 win over Columbia in its 2020 home opener at Hawks Field on Friday afternoon.

The Huskers took a 3-0 lead after three innings before the Lions trimmed the deficit to 3-2 after six innings. NU tacked on a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh before allowing one in the top of the eighth.

Perry, making his first start and fourth appearance of the season, went 5.0 innings and allowed one run on two hits, while racking up seven strikeouts. Schreiber came out the bullpen for 3.0 innings and gave up two runs (one earned run), while fanning a career-high seven batters. earned the save with a…