Cowan has missed the last five games after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on his left knee on Tuesday, May 9. He has been the starting catcher in 38 games and played in a total of 50 games also as a designated hitter or right fielder. The backstop is expected to DH during the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament and may catch later in the week. Leading the way for the 32-22 Tigers is junior college transfer Landon Brandes. The third baseman from Knob Noster, Mo., is batting .363 with nine home runs and 50 RBIs.
Brandes also owns a nine-game hitting streak.
Sophomore Ryan Stegall is another key to the Tigers' success. Stegall, who has started all 54 games at shortstop this season, also leads the team in saves with 11. He trails NU's Cowan for second in the Big 12 in hits and doubles in league play. Post your thoughts on our Husker Board. All rights reserved.