Nebraska 6, at Creighton 5

OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — The Nebraska Cornhuskers built a six-run lead and then withstood a furious comeback attempt by the Creighton Bluejays to secure a 6-5 victory in a tense midweek rivalry game Tuesday night at Sapp Fieldhouse. Nebraska, which entered with a top-25 caliber record, improved to 23-6 while Creighton moved to an even 13-13. The story of the game unfolded in two distinct chapters: dominant early pitching and a dramatic middle-inning rally. Nebraska starter Gavin Blachowicz set the tone, delivering four perfect innings. He faced the minimum 12 batters, striking out two without allowing a hit or a… Read more...