The Holy Cross baseball program has earned a spot in the Austin Regional of the NCAA Tournament, marking the first time since 1962 and 1963 that the team has returned to the national postseason in consecutive years. The selection follows a season in which the Crusaders posted a 25‑28 overall record and a 13‑13 mark in the Patriot League, showcasing steady progress over the past three years.
A Historic Milestone for Holy Cross Baseball
The achievement is amplified by the team’s recent dominance of the Patriot League. Holy Cross captured back‑to‑back tournament championships, becoming the first non‑service academy program in the conference to win consecutive titles. The program has now recorded 25 or more wins in three straight seasons and has risen to nine victories in its last 13 games, highlighting a culture of sustained excellence.
Their opening contest will pit them against Texas, the No. 6 overall seeded team, on May 29 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. The regional follows a double‑elimination format, giving each squad a second chance to advance, and the winner will move on to a super regional that ultimately determines a spot in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Austin Regional also includes UC Santa Barbara and Tarleton State, rounding out a competitive field. Advancing through the super regionals will bring one of the eight winners to the national championship event, where the ultimate goal remains a championship run in the historic Omaha venue.
The Road to Omaha
Holy Cross enters the tournament with momentum, having posted a season‑high 17 road victories — the most since 2016 — and a nine‑of‑the‑last‑13 winning stretch. The team’s recent surge reflects a program that has consistently punched above its weight, and the upcoming matchup against Texas offers a prime opportunity to test that progress on a national stage.