Nebraska opened its weekend series against Illinois State with an 8-3 win behind a career-high eight strikeouts from starter Emmett Olson. Check out all of the action in our photo gallery.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Emmett Olson (38) throws during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Gabe Swansen (44) catches a fly ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Dylan Carey (15) takes a cut during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Brice Matthews (14) fields a ground ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Cole Evans (12) field a ground ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers utility Charlie Fischer (99) fields a ground ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fans braved cold temps during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Brice Matthews (14) runs to first base during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheer a base hit during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cheer the end of an inning during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Josh Caron (5) takes a cut during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Gabe Swansen (44) catches a fly ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Cole Evans (12) fields the ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Max Anderson (4) prepares to throw the ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Cole Evans (12) takes a big swing during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Casey Burnham (2) celebrates a double during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Ben Columbus (10) hits the ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Ben Columbus (10) swings through a hit during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Gabe Swansen (44) watches the pitcher during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Casey Burnham (2) attempts a bunt during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Casey Burnham (2) attempts a bunt during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Casey Burnham (2) watches the ball he hit during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Cole Evans (12) eyes the ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Emmett Olson (38) comes out of the game during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Shay Schanaman (8) throws the ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Brice Matthews (14) swings through a hit during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers fans brave cold temperatures during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Brice Matthews (14) attempts to steal a base during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Max Anderson (4) swings through a hit during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Max Anderson (4) slides into third during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Max Anderson (4) celebrates a triple during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Efry Cervantes (9) reacts to a strike during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers outfielder Luke Sartori (21) slides into second base during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers catcher Cole Evans (12) swings through a strike during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers pitcher Shay Schanaman (8) pitches the ball during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Max Anderson (4) prepares to throw the ball to first during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Dylan Carey (15) swings at a pitch during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis
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Nebraska Cornhuskers infielder Brice Matthews (14) reaches for a throw down during their game against Illinois State Cardinals at Hay Market Park March 10, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. . Photo by Eric Francis

As part of a 25+ year career, Eric has covered Husker sports for magazines, newspapers and international wire services. He has been a regular contributor to Hail Varsity for the past few years and officially joined the team as a staff photographer in August 2016. Eric’s photos have appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine and nearly every major sports media in the country. Away from the action, Eric enjoys coaching and teaching young men how to compete and occasionally a nice lager around the fire pit with friends and family.