Nebraska Starts Carson Jasa in 3 p.m. Regional Opener as Lincoln Draws 3 Ranked Teams
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 28
Nebraska Starts Carson Jasa in 3 p.m. Regional Opener as Lincoln Draws 3 Ranked Teams
9 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 28
Carson Jasa will start Nebraska’s NCAA regional opener against South Dakota State at 3 p.m. CDT Friday, with coach Will Bolt calling the ace the team’s best option to set the weekend’s tone.
Bolt said the plan was made about a month ago when Nebraska adjusted its rotation, and the Huskers are sticking with it despite hosting their first regional since 2008.
South Dakota State is not being treated as an easy draw after Nebraska edged the Jackrabbits in early March, with players saying postseason urgency leaves no room to overlook a Summit League champion.
Haymarket Park could be decisive: Nebraska is 23-1 at home, tickets sold out quickly, and the Lincoln Regional is the only one in the country featuring 3 ranked teams.
Experts call this the toughest regional. Can Nebraska's elite defense overcome the powerful offenses that stand in their way?
Nebraska relies on contact hitting over home runs. Is that formula enough to win a bracket loaded with power sluggers?