LINCOLN- The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the sale of alcohol during Husker baseball and softball games this week. Following the 5-2 vote, the taps will be turned on in time for the Huskers' first pitch against the University of Maryland. Omaha Regent Barb Weitz and Regent Kathy Wilmot of Beaver City voted against the proposal.

Regent Rob Schafer of Beatrice, the board chair, repeated what he has said when the issue of alcohol sales at Husker contests have come before other regents. "I believe strongly in treating adults like adults," Schafer said. And Lincoln Regent Tim Clare said putting the profits from alcohol sales into improvements at Haymarket Park was a "positive thing."

The board's vote to allow for the sale at alcohol at baseball and softball games is the latest expansion of the amenity at Husker events following a two-decade prohibition. Interim NU President Chris Kabourek said the revenue will help "chip away" at a list of facility needs at the Huskers' home fields.

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