Tempe: Huskers Hang on, Send Monmouth Home

By Jason Owens - June 02, 2007

It wasn't easy, but it was a win for Nebraska as the Huskers held on for a 6-5 win over Monmouth to advance to Sunday's losers' bracket. The Hawks, despite two hard-fought games, are headed back to New Jersey.

After giving up the five-run seventh inning, Monmouth looked ready to take back the lead with two on and no outs in the eighth. But the Hawks could only muster one run, and left three on base and came up empty in the ninth to put an end to their season.

Matt Foust, a regular starter for Nebraska, picks up the win in relief for the Huskers after Nebraska depleted its bullpen on Friday. Brett Brach, who pitched just one-third of an inning, takes the loss. The Huskers advance to face the loser of tonight's ASU-UC Riverside game.

I'm off to wacth the press conference in the air-conditioned press room. I'll check back in later.