The Huskers brought the tying run to the plate in the top of the ninth inning but couldn't finish the late rally.

Nebraska concluded its two-game series against Wichita State Wednesday night. Though the Huskers started with a 4-0 lead, they escaped with a 5-4 win.

A midweek sweep for momentum. Nebraska baseball held on for the win over Wichita State Wednesday at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, 5-4. The Huskers improve to 7-8 on the year as the Shockers fall to 6-11.

Tonight’s game fit that bill on the later, and ended up as a second win for the Nebraska Cornhuskers over Wichita State in as many days. The difference in Game 2 of the series was a big first inning with Nebraska once again taking advantage of Wichita State miscues,