Watch No. 23 Nebraska Baseball vs. Louisiana: Preview, Breakdown, Stream Guide

The Nebraska baseball team had a whirlwind of emotions during their opening weekend in Arizona, coming away with a 2-1 record at the MLB Desert Invitational. They kicked things off with a big win over No. 16 Vanderbilt, but unfortunately ended the trip with a tough loss to Grand Canyon.

In their first game, ace pitcher Mason McConnaughey struck out nine batters but gave up six earned runs in just 3.2 innings, leading to a 10-5 loss to UC Irvine. Despite the challenging start, the Huskers rallied for a 6-4 upset victory against Vanderbilt, with outfielder Gabe Swansen driving in all six runs. They finished the weekend strong with a 13-0 win over San Diego State.

Looking ahead, the Huskers are gearing up for a three-game series against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. Here’s what you need to know as Nebraska heads down to Louisiana.

The first game will take place on Friday, February 21st at 6 p.m. CST at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field at Russo Park in Lafayette, La. You can catch the action on ESPN+ or tune in to the Huskers Radio Network. The probable pitchers for this game are Mason McConnaughey for Nebraska and Chase Morgan for Louisiana.

The series will continue with two games on Saturday, February 22nd, with game times set for 1 p.m. CST and approximately 45 minutes after the first game concludes. The matchups for these games will feature Ty Horn, Will Walsh for Nebraska, and Blake McGehee, Parker Dilhoff for Louisiana.

In terms of history, Nebraska leads the series against Louisiana with a record of 6-3-1. The last time these two teams met was back in February 2009, with Nebraska coming out on top 2-1-1.

The Ragin’ Cajuns, under the leadership of head coach Matt Deggs, are a formidable opponent. They have made it to an NCAA Regional for the past three seasons and are known for their strong pitching rotation. Despite losing some key players from last year, they have a promising lineup with players like Chase Morgan and Drew Markle leading the way.

So, as the Huskers prepare to take on the Ragin’ Cajuns, be sure to tune in and support the team as they look to continue their early-season success on the diamond. Let’s go Huskers!