Oklahoma State's baseball team secured a decisive 12‑1 win over South Carolina Upstate on Thursday, earning a spot in the Tuscaloosa Regional final.
Left‑hander Hudson Barrett turned in a masterful outing, tossing seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits, striking out ten and walking none.
The Cowboys' offense erupted early, with Campbell Smithwick and Remo Indomenico each launching two home runs. Avery Ortiz added a three‑run blast and Terrence Bowen contributed a solo homer, fueling a 12‑run explosion.
Midway through the contest, a sudden lightning strike forced a brief delay, while oppressive heat prompted the umpire to take extra precautions, adding a tense interlude to the proceedings.
A Test Against Alabama
With the championship on the line, Alabama needs only a single victory to advance to the super‑regional, whereas Oklahoma State must win on Sunday night to force a winner‑take‑all finale on Monday. The stakes promise a high‑intensity showdown under the Tuscaloosa sky.