top of page
Search

Nittany Lions Seek Revenge in Lincoln (Series Preview)

Penn State (8-18, 3-6 Big Ten) at No. 19 Nebraska (23-6, 8-1 Big Ten)

Dates: April 3–5

Game Times (EST): 7:02 PM (Fri), 3:02 PM (Sat), 1:02 PM (Sun)

Location: Hawks Field at Haymarket Park (Lincoln, NE)

  • Average Home Attendance (2026): 4,791.09

  • Highest Home Attendance (2026): 3,762 (March 8, vs. Michigan State)

  • Capacity: 8,486

Coverage


Storylines


Quick Preview: The Buck Stops Here

For the last three seasons, Nebraska has ended Penn State’s chances at competing for the NCAA Tournament.

2023 ended Big Ten Tournament hopes for Penn State in Lincoln. Will it change this weekend?


Anderson in the Rankings

Michael Anderson has been far and away the Nittany Lions’ best hitter so far this season, and his numbers back that up as he finds himself near the top of the Big Ten in three hitting categories.

Anderson leads the Big Ten in home runs per game (0.44) and is second in the conference in overall home runs (11) and slugging percentage (.744).


Ballpark Bash Introduced This Weekend

Nebraska’s baseball and softball teams, who are both at home this weekend, will hold a “Ballpark Bash” in between the two respective stadiums.

The event will have concessions and be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT on Saturday. The event is free to the public.


Head-to-Head History

Penn State is 2-22 against Nebraska all-time.

Penn State last played Nebraska on May 24, 2025, losing 6-3 in the Big Ten semifinals..

Penn State is 1-12 against Nebraska on the road all-time.

Penn State has never won a series over Nebraska, but its last overall win in the head-to-head was on May 18, 2017 in an 8-7 decision at home..


Penn State at No. 19 Nebraska: By The Numbers

Penn State

Offense

No. 19 Nebraska

.263

Batting Average

.315

.372

On-Base Pct

.409

31 (1.19)

Home Runs (per game)

27 (0.93)

47-29-36

Total Runs (Fri-Sat-Sun)

41-53-55


Penn State

Defense

No. 19 Nebraska

8.36

Earned Run Avg

4.36

.323

Opponent Batting Avg

.219

190 (7.31)

Strikeouts (per game)

287 (9.90)

138 (5.31)

Walks (per game)

129 (4.45)


Probable Starting Pitchers

Penn State

  1. RHP Colin Fitzgerald, R-Sr. (2-4, 5.79 ERA)

  2. RHP Benjamin Hudson, So. (1-5, 8.42 ERA)

  3. RHP Isaiah Shayter, Fr. (1-4, 10.65 ERA)

No. 19 Nebraska

  1. RHP Ty Horn, Jr. (1-1, 3.31 ERA)

  2. RHP Carson Jasa, R-So. (5-1, 4.11 ERA)

  3. RHP Cooper Katskee, R-Jr. (4-0, 2.56 ERA)


Top Bullpen Pitchers

Penn State

  • RHP Kyle Emmons, Jr. (10 app, 19.1 IP, 3.72 ERA, 1.15 WHIP)

  • RHP Ben DeMell, R-Sr. (9 app, 12.2 IP, 7.11 ERA, 2.13 WHIP)

  • RHP Dimond Loosli, Sr. (7 app, 8.1 IP, 7.56 ERA, 2.59 WHIP)

No. 19 Nebraska

  • RHP Tucker Timmerman, Jr. (11 app, 16.1 IP, 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP)

  • RHP J’Shawn Unger, So. (10 app, 18.2 IP, 3.86 ERA, 4 sv)

  • RHP Ryan Harrahill, Jr. (9 app, 12 IP, 0.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP)


Top Hitters/Runners

Penn State (6.71|3.63|6.00 Runs per Game)

  1. DH Michael Anderson, Sr. (.356|.491|.744, 11 hr, 29 rbi)

  2. 3B/SS Bryce Molinaro, R-Jr. (.295|.417|.558, 7 hr, 20 rbi)

  3. 2B Jayden Davis, Sr. (.302|.382|.469, 2 hr, 11 rbi)

No. 19 Nebraska (5.86|6.63|9.17 Runs per Game)

  1. CF Mac Moyer, Jr. (.404|.496|.482, 0 hr, 14 rbi)

  2. SS Dylan Carey, Sr. (.403|.455|.723, 8 hr, 43 rbi)

  3. 2B Jett Buck, Sr. (.342|.406|.541, 5 hr, 26 rbi)


Quick Picks & Analysis

Bryan: It’s now or never for Penn State, but once again this looks to be a buzzsaw. The Cornhuskers’ hot pitching and contact hitting will be all the ingredients necessary for a sweep. No. 19 Nebraska 3, Penn State 0.

 
 
 

Comments

bottom of page