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The Longhorns, seeded sixth, will host the Austin Regional from May 29 to June 1, competing against UC Santa Barbara, Tarleton State and Holy Cross, while tickets become available to donors and the public.
The University of Texas has been chosen among 16 regional sites to host the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, a role it has embraced for nearly four decades. The Longhorns, riding a 40‑13 record, will open play on May 29 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, where they hold a storied 153‑60‑1 all‑time postseason mark and a 110‑33‑1 record in Austin. This selection marks the 39th occasion the program has hosted a regional, underscoring its enduring influence in college baseball and its place among seven SEC schools overseeing this stage.
Auburn will host a regional at Plainsman Park, finishing the season with a 38‑19 record, the third‑best RPI in the country and the most Quad 1 wins, positioning the team for a national seed.
The Cougars finished 2025 with ten victories, a perfect road record and a sixth‑place defensive ranking, setting the stage for an ambitious 2026 campaign that hinges on improving deep passing, limiting explosive plays and excelling on the road.
The American Conference will hold its Football Kickoff and Media Days in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, featuring all 14 head coaches and 28 student‑athletes. UTSA prepares for its 16th season under Jeff Traylor, who has guided the program to a 53‑26 record and multiple bowl victories, while the league celebrates recent bowl successes and Tulane’s playoff berth.
The Tigers will face Ole Miss on Tuesday morning, with the game streaming live on the SEC Network and a storied series history on the line.
The Vols enter the SEC Tournament as the No. 10 seed after a series win at Oklahoma, with a favorable path that could see them face Arkansas, Texas, and either Auburn or Texas A&M. Coach Josh Elander must navigate short-rest arms while the health of starter Landon Mack remains in question, but a higher NCAA seed promises a lighter regional bracket and a chance to host a super regional.
Texas Longhorns close the regular season with a 12-7 victory over Missouri, clinching a 40-win milestone and a top seed for the SEC Tournament.
A stellar pitching performance and a late‑inning rally propel the University of Texas past the Missouri Tigers, marking a pivotal conference series victory.
The Tigers lost the first game of their three‑game series to sixth‑ranked Texas, 6‑3, with Jase Woita’s early homer and a late rally falling short.
Cam Coleman’s transfer to Texas brings a potent mix of size, speed, and talent that could translate into a 1,000‑yard receiving season and national award consideration.