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.