Auburn’s baseball squad clinched a place in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, edging past LSU in a tightly contested game that kept the team’s postseason hopes alive.
The victory comes just days after the Tigers completed a three‑game series against Texas A&M, a rivalry that has swung back and forth throughout the season.
A Matchup Years in the Making
Coach Butch Thompson praised his players’ resilience, noting that the team’s recent 2‑1 edge over the Aggies gave them confidence heading into the next round.
The quarterfinal matchup is set for Friday, May 22, at 8:25 p.m. Central Time, and will be broadcast live on the SEC Network, with a simultaneous stream on SEC Network+ for subscribers of ESPN.
Auburn’s starting pitcher, right‑hander Andreas Alvarez, is expected to take the mound, while Texas A&M will counter with left‑hander Ethan Darden, a duo that promises a pitcher’s duel.
Both teams enter the game with strong records: Auburn sits at 37‑18 overall and 17‑13 within the SEC, whereas Texas A&M boasts a comparable slate that has kept them in contention for the title.
Broadcast and Fan Access
Fans in Alabama and Texas alike can tune in via local affiliates WMSP‑AM (740) in Montgomery and WGZZ‑FM (94.3) in Auburn for the radio broadcast, ensuring that the excitement reaches every corner of the fan base.
With the tournament bracket tightening, the outcome will have implications for seeding and momentum heading into the final stretch of the SEC schedule.
Looking Ahead
As the Tigers prepare for the quarterfinal, the focus will shift to maintaining offensive consistency and tightening up defensive lapses that have cost them earlier in the season.