The No. 6 national seed Texas Longhorns are hosting the Austin Regional, opening play against the Holy Cross Crusaders on Friday, May 29 at 12 p.m. Central Time. The matchup pits a Texas team eager to move beyond the regional round after an early exit last season against a Crusaders squad that earned its spot by winning the Patriot League Tournament and arrives on a four‑win‑in‑five‑games streak.
Live Updates: First Inning Action
The Longhorns drew first blood in the opening frame when Anthony Pack Jr. launched a solo home run, giving Texas a 1‑0 lead. The swing was the first of what could be a high‑scoring affair, and it set the tone for a lineup that also features Aiden Robbins, Carson Tinney, and several other emerging talents.
On the mound, veteran left‑hander Luke Harrison took the ball for Texas, bringing his experience and poise to the rotation. His performance will be closely watched, especially as the team looks to capitalize on the early advantage while the Crusaders aim to stay alive in the tournament.
The game will be streamed live on the SEC Network and via TexasSports.com, allowing fans across the country to follow every pitch and hit. With the Longhorns' roster rounded out by players such as Casey Borba, Temo Becerra, Adrian Rodriguez, Ashton Larson, Ethan Mendoza, Dariyan Pendergrass and Jaden Wywoda, the depth of talent is evident.
Holy Cross, led by a pitching staff that has been sharp all season, will need to respond quickly. Their recent form shows they can rally, but the early deficit adds pressure as they look to keep their winning streak alive.