The Oregon Ducks saw their 2026 season conclude with a 6-5 loss to the No. 6 Texas Longhorns in the Austin Super Regional, a game that swung back and forth until the final innings.
Texas struck first with a quiet offensive build-up, but the Ducks answered early when Naulivou Lauaki Jr. drove in a run in the bottom of the second, sparking a brief lead.
Starter Will Sanford labored through three and two-thirds innings, surrendering four runs, yet Oregon clawed back, tying the game before a decisive eighth-inning rally put Texas ahead.
Freshman right-hander Sam Cozart closed out the game for Texas, preserving the lead as the Ducks' hopes faded.
Brayden Jaksa's RBI groundout in the seventh gave Oregon a 5-4 edge, only to be erased when Adrian Rodriguez doubled, driving in two runs that sealed a 6-5 final score.
A Coach's Milestone
The victory marked a historic moment for Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle, who became the fourth coach to guide three different programs to the Men’s College World Series, underscoring his sustained excellence across multiple institutions.
Texas now turns its attention to the upcoming College World Series, where they will meet No. 3 Georgia in their opening matchup, a clash that promises another high-stakes encounter.
Despite the loss, Oregon's young roster showed resilience and the ability to mount a comeback, hinting at a promising future for the program.