Big Ten Tourney: Huskers win a wild one, Michigan survives

Nebraska rallies early, late in win over Rutgers

OMAHA, Neb. – Playing in front of a raucous home crowd, fourth-seeded Nebraska received some big blasts both early and late that aided them in their 9-7 win over fifth-seeded Rutgers. While both teams adorn red as their primary team color, it was clear from the very first pitch of the game that the sea of red was there to loudly cheer on their hometown Huskers.

Nebraska set the tone in the very first inning as head coach Will Bolt opted to challenge a call in which All-Big Ten second[…]