This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments. The NCAA selection committee revealed its first iteration of the Top 16,

The four-game slate in Arizona came to a close Monday for Nebraska baseball, bookended with losses. No. 23 Nebraska fell at Grand Canyon in Phoneix, Arizona, 3-1. That drops the Huskers to 2-2 while the Lopes improve to a matching 2-2 record.

Nebraska baseball remained in Arizona to face Grand Canyon. The Huskers entered the eighth tied with the Antelopes, but fell in the end, 3-1.

Here's a preview from Evan Bland on Nebraska baseball's weekend series at perennial Sun Belt contender Louisiana.

NM State Softball concluded its stay at the Sun Devil/GCU Classic on Sunday with a bout against hosting Arizona State. The Crimson & White struggled offensively, mustering five hits and one run while three home runs propelled ASU to a 5-1 victory.