MANHATTAN, Kan. (Interstat) — Drew Grego homered twice and drove in five runs Tuesday, leading the Nebraska Cornhuskers to a 14-9 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats at Tointon Family Stadium.

The Cornhuskers, who improved to 19-6, pounded out 15 hits. Grego’s three-hit performance included a solo shot in the sixth inning and a two-run blast in the eighth. Jeter Worthley added three hits and two RBIs.

Kansas State (16-7) rallied for six runs in the fourth inning, capitalizing on two balks and a wild pitch, but could not overcome the early deficit. The Wildcats finished with 11 hits.

Nebraska relievers Chase Olson, Tucker Timmerman and Ryan Harrahill combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the win.