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Nebraska Baseball Drops Opener to Kansas State 5-3

Nebraska fell to Kansas State 5-3 on Saturday night, surrendering a lead late in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series.

Nebraska (3-3) took an early lead behind a two-RBI double from Joshua Overbeek but ultimately fell to Kansas State 5-3. Carlos Vasquez drove in four runs to lead the Wildcats' comeback effort. Carson Jasa tossed 5.2 innings with eight strikeouts for the Huskers.

Nebraska concludes the series Sunday afternoon against No. 16 Florida State.