PREVIEW: Bears Continue Road Swing with Three-Game Set at Omaha

Friday, March 20

Omaha, Neb.

3:00 p.m. MDT

University of Northern Colorado

Omaha

3/19/2026 10:27:00 AM | Baseball

By: Elian Soto, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado baseball remains on the road as they travel to Omaha, Nebraska to resume Summit League play with a three-game series against the Mavericks. The series begins Friday, March 20, with first pitch set for 3 p.m. MDT.

Fans can follow all the action with a live stream available on Midco Sports along with live stats provided throughout the game to keep up with every pitch and play.

LAST TIMEOUT: Bears baseball showed early success but came up short against No. four Arkansas in two losses, 13–2 and 9–4, as the Razorbacks pulled away late in both games. In the opener, UNC jumped out to a 2–0 lead behind an RBI from Easton Bryant, but Arkansas responded quickly and broke the game open with a four-run seventh and four more in the eighth. In the second game, Arkansas again built an early lead and held the Bears scoreless through six innings behind strong pitching from Peyton Lee. UNC rallied for four runs in the eighth, highlighted by a two-run home run from Brandon Sanchez and a two-run hit from Sam Pease, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

NOTES ABOUT THE BEARS: The Bears are hitting .271 as a group with a strong .361 on-base percentage that reflects good plate discipline and the ability to create scoring opportunities. The lineup is led by Minick (.400), Pruski (.341), and Stone (.310), giving them multiple tough outs and solid depth throughout the order. UNC limits strikeouts and apply pressure with timely hitting and situational execution. Defensively, they've been reliable with a .962 fielding percentage, showing the ability to make routine plays and limit extra chances. On the mound, the staff has tallied 155 strikeouts.

SCOUTING THE MAVERICKS: Omaha features a balanced lineup hitting .263 with a .360 OBP, showing the ability to consistently create scoring chances. Trout (.406) leads the way with strong extra-base production, while Diggins, Lewis, and Bishop add depth and timely hitting throughout the order. Defensively, the Mavericks have been steady with a .976 fielding percentage. On the mound, the staff has been a key strength with a 5.68 ERA, led by Meyer and Beck in the rotation and Moquin out of the bullpen.

ALL-TIME SERIES VS. OMAHA
Overall Series: Omaha leads 18-24 (since 2001)
Last Meeting: UNO 17, UNC 5 (April 27, 2025 in Greeley)
Current Trend: In their last 10 match ups, the Mavericks hold a 3-7 record.

ON DECK: Following the Bears three-game series in Omaha, UNC will head back home to host South Dakota State for a three-game Summit League match up.

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