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The 2014 Huskers finished 41-21 overall and 18-6 in the Big Ten. They lost to Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament championship game and then won one of three games in the Stillwater Regional of the NCAA tournament.
AUGUST
Alex Gordon closes in on a little-known home-run milestone.
Lincoln Southeast's Connor Curry becomes the Huskers' first 2016 commit.
JULY
Husker signees Garrett King and Luis Alvarado opt not to go pro.*
A focus on preparation has made Alex Gordon a star.
Here's an update on how Huskers are doing in summer ball.
Playing summer ball in Minnesota, Will Boldt* aims to continue improving.
The OWH looks at Alex Gordon's journey from bust to all-star.*
A sprained wrist will keep Alex Gordon out of the All-Star Game.
In what's believed to be a first,* two former Huskers – Tony Watson and Alex Gordon – are selected to play in the MLB All-Star Game.
Husker signee Jake Meyers* strikes out 20 in a seven-inning no-hitter.
JUNE
The Sam Houston State job goes to Matt Deggs, not Will Bolt.
After an elbow injury in his senior year, former Husker Josh Scheffert is back in the game* with the the Laredo Lemurs of the American Association.
Check out this video of highlights from the Huskers' 41-21 season.
Ryan Boldt gets an invite to the Team USA training camp.
Will Bolt is a candidate for the Sam Houston State* coaching job.
Michael Pritchard lands with the St. Louis Cardinals* organization.
Kelly and Sinclair earn ABCA all-region recognition.
See where Huskers will be playing summer ball.
Pat Kelly* says he'll sign with the Twins* and pass up his senior season, and NU recruit Jakson Reetz* will sign with the Nationals.
Aaron Bummer says he plans to sign with the White Sox, while Pat Kelly continues weighing his options.
Juniors Pat Kelly and Aaron Bummer and senior Zach Hirsch are chosen in Saturday's rounds* of the MLB draft.
The Nationals draft Nebraska recruit Jakson Reetz* in the third round.
Monte Harrison* is selected in the MLB draft's second round by the Milwaukee Brewers as the No. 50 pick overall.
The MLB draft starts tonight, and NU's staff will be watching with interest.
Errors hurt as NU's season ends with a 4-3 loss to Cal State Fullerton.
MAY
An eighth-inning grand slam sends the Huskers to defeat against Cal State Fullerton, 5-1. NU squandered a bases-loaded opportunity the previous inning.
Jake Placzek's wrist injury* could sideline him against Cal State Fullerton. More on today's tourney opener: Titans well-armed (1, 2*) | Small-ball trend* | Preview* | Notes | Region capsules
Chance Sinclair is named a third-team All-American by Collegiate Baseball
The NCAA berth is nice, but championships are Darin Erstad's goal.
Taylor Fish looks forward to some summer ball in Canada.
Darin Erstad remembers some lopsided losses in Stillwater. (Would you believe 37-18?)
NU will open in Stillwater against one of college baseball's hottest teams.
Nebraska is the No. 2 seed in the Stillwater regional* with Oklahoma State, Binghamton and Cal State Fullerton.* | Bracket | Capsules
The Huskers squander too many scoring chances as Indiana prevails, 8-4, in the title game of the Big Ten tourney before a crowd of 19,965. Four Huskers make the All-Tournament team.
Omaha would be an attractive anchor for the Big Ten tourney, but Tom Shatel notes that there are obstacles.*
A five-run sixth inning and Kyle Kubat's mastery on the mound propel NU to a 6-1 win over Michigan and a berth in the Big Ten tourney title game.
Randy York says the Big Ten could benefit competitively by making Omaha a regular home for the conference tournament.
The Huskers' opponent Saturday is Michigan, a 7-1 winner over Iowa.
Hear Aaron Bummer talk about Thursday nights win over Michigan State and the teams confidence level.
The Huskers earn a day off as a two-RBI night from Ryan Boldt and consecutive seventh-inning doubles by Jake Placzek and Michael Pritchard lift Nebraska to a 3-2 win over Michigan State.
Nebraska finds some ninth-inning magic, scoring four runs for a 7-6 win over Ohio State in the Big Ten tourney.
Three Huskers earn first-team all-conference honors.
The next journey begins; Huskers host B1G tourney.
Walk off home run clinches Illinois series win and #2 seed.
Huskers can't get bats going in 5-1 loss to Illinois.
Homers by Austin Darby and Ryan Boldt and stellar pitching from Chance Sinclair and Zach Hirsh give the Huskers a 2-1 win against Illinois.
It was his season with Nebraska football in 1994 that taught Darin Erstad* what focus in athletics is all about.
It's the Huskers' fourth consecutive* game day as they battle Creighton.
On a crazy, crazy day, NU finishes a sweep of Michigan State.
The Huskers again shut down Michigan State's bats, and Michael Pritchard's two-run homer provides the go-ahead runs in a 4-1 win.
Chance Sinclair tames the Spartans as Nebraska takes game one, 5-3.
Here are notes on the Michigan State series, which begins Saturday.
Ben Miller earns Big Ten freshman of the week honors.
Derek Johnson sees a window of opportunity in Omaha for the Huskers.
Nebraska makes it a sweep with an 8-4 win over the Nittany Lions.
The Huskers homer twice and roll again against Penn State, 9-2
NU gets win No. 30 by crushing Penn State, 13-3, with a 21-hit attack.
Nebraska needs a strong finish* to the season to keep its NCAA at-large* hopes alive. | Penn State series previews: 1, 2*
APRIL
The Huskers overcome a slow start and grind out a 4-1 win over UNO.
The Creighton game has been postponed to May 13 due to weather issues.
Ryan Boldt earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors.
Michigan starts fast in Sunday's game and avoids being swept at home.
Nebraska wins game 2 at Ann Arbor with a two-run eighth inning.
A six-run outburst in the fourth inning carries NU to a win at Michigan.
Jon Nyatawa says the Huskers' NCAA at-large hopes* remain alive.
Nebraska rallies from six runs down to avoid a series sweep.
The Huskers falter at the plate as Northwestern takes Game 1 in 12 innings, 2-1. | Doubleheader on Saturday
Nebraska gets 15 runs on 15 hits – in the first two innings alone – and coasts to a 17-6 win over Nebraska-Omaha.
The Huskers erupt for 22 hits in a 14-5 romp over Kansas State.
Here are notes previewing the midweek games.
Steven Reveles' RBI single in the 10th gives Nebraska a sweep in Minneapolis
Christian DeLeon delivers a second consecutive complete game as the Huskers down the Gophers, 5-2.
After blowing a 5-0 lead, NU uses a two-run ninth to beat Minnesota, 8-6.
The Huskers aim to break out of their scoring slump* as they prepare to take on Minnesota.* Previews: 1, 2*
This time there's no late magic as the Huskers fall to Kansas State, 10-6.
The Huskers rally yet again, with a three-run eighth inning beating Creighton.
There's more ninth-inning magic as Tanner Lubach's RBI single gives the Huskers a series sweep over Ohio State. | Video | Photos
Michael Pritchard's two-RBI single in the bottom of the ninth gives Nebraska another comeback win over Ohio State.
The Huskers break through for three runs in the eighth to beat the Buckeyes, 3-2, with Christian DeLeon getting a complete-game victory.
It's Military Appreciation Weekend for Husker baseball.
A four-run third inning lifts the Razorbacks over Nebraska, 4-3.
MARCH
The Huskers rally for a 5-3 win and avoid being swept by UNLV.
The Rebels fend off a Husker rally in the ninth for a 5-4 win.
UNLV limits Nebraska to five hits as the Huskers drop the series opener, 5-2.
The Minnesota cousins, Kelly and Boldt, pack a powerful punch for Nebraska.
Kansas State hammers the Huskers in Manhattan, 12-6.
The Huskers get 17 hits in a 7-3 win at Wichita State.
Iowa wins the rubber game with a four-run eighth inning.
The Huskers even up the Iowa series with a 5-1 win.
Iowa scores twice in the ninth for a 2-1 win in the teams' Big Ten opener.
Things are starting to click at the plate for freshman Ben Miller* after a slow start. | Iowa series previews: 1, 2
Ryan Boldt, Austin Christensen and Jake Placzek deliver with two outs in the bottom of the 10th to lift Nebraska over Creighton, 5-4.
BTN releases its baseball TV schedule, which includes six Husker games.
The Creighton game is postponed to Wednesday.
Tanner Lubach earns Big Ten player of the week honors.
Adjustments at the plate* helped the Huskers to their Saturday sweep.
Nebraska sweeps Saturday's doubleheader for a series win against UC Irvine.
The Huskers' rally comes up short against UC Irvine.
Nebraska's win streak ends with a 9-2 thud against Northern Colorado.
The Huskers rout Northern Colorado, 10-2, in a 17-hit outing.
Ryan Boldt is named Big Ten freshman of the week.
Michael Pritchard's three doubles help power Nebraska to a 14-7 win over St. John's to complete a series sweep.
Taylor Fish's two-out RBI in the ninth lifts Nebraska over St. John's.
Nebraska uses a big second inning to bury St. John's in the home opener.
The Kansas State game has been postponed, so the home opener is Friday.
Third game is a charm, Huskers stop The Citadel 4-0.
A rough start leads to a 12-8 loss in 2nd Citadel match up.
FEBRUARY
The Citadel uses a big first inning to take game one of the series, 6-3.
Christian DeLeon earns Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors.
Errors and squandered scoring chances haunt NU in a 4-3 loss to Utah.
The Huskers jump on Washington early and cruise to a 13-3 win.
The Huskers rout Oregon State, 9-2, knocking off a top-ranked team for the first time since 2005. | Highlights
Here's the rundown on this weekend's games in Arizona.
Kyle Kubat won't start any of this weekend's games but could see relief duty.
Michael Pritchard is named Big Ten Player of the Week.
Nebraska loses its weekend finale to Gonzaga, 5-3
After a rough outing against No. 2 Oregon State, the Huskers rebound for a win over Gonzaga behind the strong pitching of Chance Sinclair.
Triples by freshman Ryan Boldt and senior Michael Pritchard help lead NU to a season-opening win over Pacific. | Highlights | Box | Game page
The Huskers aim to improve on the dreary starts* to the past two seasons. | Headley ready* | High hopes for Boldt* | Husker Classic preview*
Three players to watch for 2014: Pritchard, Bummer & Kelly
Hear senior outfielder Michael Pritchard discuss the expectations for the upcoming season.
Big Ten coaches pick Nebraska to finish second in the conference.
Kyle Kubat* will miss opening weekend because of arm soreness, and Austin Darby* won't play in Friday's game.
The Big Ten tournament is expanding to an eight-team format* this year.
The starting pitchers for opening weekend have been selected.
JANUARY
Practices for the 2014 season* get under way in Lincoln, and pitching depth* figures to be improved.
DECEMBER
NOVEMBER
Blue Jays sign* ex-Husker Dan Johnson.
Erstad honored with induction into AFL Hall of Fame.
Norris standouts Reetz and Hood sign LOI for 2014.
Alex Gordon Training Complex is formally dedicated.
OCTOBER
Ken Harvey is back as assistant coach and student.
SEPTEMBER