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Gallery: Husker Baseball Survives Regional Elimination

Homers by Sanderson, Swansen lift Nebraska to 7-5 win over Niagara

Amarillo Mullen


After a loss Friday to Florida in the NCAA Stillwater Regional, the Huskers bounced back against Niagara thanks to home runs from Case Sanderson and Gabe Swansen. Nebraska will play either Oklahoma State or Florida Sunday afternoon. | Recap

The Huskers stand for the national anthem prior to their regional game against Niagara.
The Huskers stand for the national anthem prior to their regional game against Niagara. / Amarillo Mullen
Mason McConnaughey started for the Huskers and went six innings and struck out ten batters.
Mason McConnaughey started for the Huskers and went six innings and struck out ten batters. / Amarillo Mullen
Case Sanderson catches the ball on the warning track in right field.
Case Sanderson catches the ball on the warning track in right field. / Amarillo Mullen
Dylan Carey celebrates a single.
Dylan Carey celebrates a single. / Amarillo Mullen
Riley Silva lays down a sacrifice bunt to move Carey to second base.
Riley Silva lays down a sacrifice bunt to move Carey to second base. / Amarillo Mullen
Case Sanderson celebrates with teammates at home plate after his three-run homer in the third inning.
Case Sanderson celebrates with teammates at home plate after his three-run homer in the third inning. / Amarillo Mullen
Rhett Stokes celebrates a double.
Rhett Stokes celebrates a double. / Amarillo Mullen
Joshua Overbeek slides into third base for a triple.
Joshua Overbeek slides into third base for a triple. / Amarillo Mullen
Joshua Overbeek celebrates his leadoff triple.
Joshua Overbeek celebrates his leadoff triple. / Amarillo Mullen
Jackson Brockett (33) congratulates Joshua Overbeek after Overbeek's score on a sacrifice fly.
Jackson Brockett (33) congratulates Joshua Overbeek after Overbeek's score on a sacrifice fly. / Amarillo Mullen
The Huskers celebrate a solo home run from Gabe Swansen.
The Huskers celebrate a solo home run from Gabe Swansen. / Amarillo Mullen
Tyler Stone celebrates a late-game double.
Tyler Stone celebrates a late-game double. / Amarillo Mullen
Gabe Swansen (44) hugs Ben Columbus after Swansen's second home run of the game.
Gabe Swansen (44) hugs Ben Columbus after Swansen's second home run of the game. / Amarillo Mullen
Jalen Worthley pitched the final three innings and gave up no runs and only two hits.
Jalen Worthley pitched the final three innings and gave up no runs and only two hits. / Amarillo Mullen
Joshua Overbeek throws the ball to first base for an out.
Joshua Overbeek throws the ball to first base for an out. / Amarillo Mullen
Gabe Swansen makes a catch in left field.
Gabe Swansen makes a catch in left field. / Amarillo Mullen
Jalen Worthley celebrates the final out to advance the Huskers in regional play.
Jalen Worthley celebrates the final out to advance the Huskers in regional play. / Amarillo Mullen
Ben Columbus (10) and Riley Silva (1) celebrate Nebraska's win over Niagara.
Ben Columbus (10) and Riley Silva (1) celebrate Nebraska's win over Niagara. / Amarillo Mullen

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Amarillo Mullen
AMARILLO MULLEN

Amarillo Mullen is from Blair, NE, and is currently studying Advertising and Public Relations in the College of Journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She can be reached at amarillomm9@gmail.com.