Nebraska clinched its sixth conference championship in program history and became the first eight seed in Big Ten history to capture the conference tournament title. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Nebraska sophomore Ty Horn pitched eight scoreless innings to lead the Cornhuskers to back-to-back Big Ten Tournament titles with a 5-0 win over No. 13 UCLA in front of 15,139 fans on Sunday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.
With the win, the Huskers clinched their sixth conference championship in program history and became the first eight seed in Big Ten history to capture the conference tournament title.
Nebraska (32-27) scored five runs on eight hits, while UCLA (42-16) totaled just four hits on the afternoon.
Up next, Nebraska is the No. 3 seed for the NCAA Regional in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and will play second-seeded Oklahoma (35-20) at 5 p.m. ET Friday on ESPN+.
Photo Gallery
Devin Nunez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.Gabe Swansen has played a key role in Nebraska’s back-to-back titles, serving as a mainstay in the lineup the last two years. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.Nebraska fans cheer on their team during the Big Ten Tournament title game. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.Nebraska won the Big Ten Tournament title in front of front of 15,139 fans on Sunday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.UCLA sophomore Roman Martin tries to make a play in the Big Ten Tournament championship game. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.Landon Stump started for UCLA, allowing three runs in 1 1/3 innings. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.Nebraska celebrates after defeating UCLA in the championship game. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.Nebraska coach Will Bolt has led the Huskers to the NCAA Tournament in three of his six years at the helm. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.Nebraska players sign autographs for fans after the game. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.After defeating UCLA, the Nebraska players celebrated with the Big Ten Tournament trophy. Photo by Kyler Adams, Baseball Prospect Journal.
Kyler Adams is a student at the University of Nebraska who joined Baseball Prospect Journal as a photographer in 2024. Known for his ability to capture the raw emotion and intensity of sports, he has quickly established himself as a talented visual storyteller. During his time with Baseball Prospect Journal, he has covered major events such as the Big Ten Tournament and the College World Series.
