Final: Nebraska 8, Illinois 4. Emmett Olson with a career-high 10 strikeouts in seven innings. A five-run 1st -- sparked by a Max Anderson three-run bomb -- had the #Huskers leading throughout.

NU opens Big Ten play with a win on Legends Night. Series resumes Saturday at 2.

— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) March 25, 2023