The Horned Frogs saw their Big 12 tournament run end on a sour note, dropping a 9‑4 decision to Kansas State on Tuesday night. The game, played at the heart of the conference championship, left the team with a final regular‑season record of 33‑21, a tally that had seemed to cement a solid year.
A season of promise
Despite the loss, the Horned Frogs finished the regular slate with a respectable 33‑21 overall record, a mark that had positioned them as a contender for an at‑large NCAA tournament bid. The team entered the tournament with momentum, but the final innings exposed vulnerabilities that would prove costly.
On the mound, Tommy LaPour took the loss after surrendering three runs on four hits in just two innings, while reliever Mason Brassfield was roughed up for four runs in a little over an inning. Trever Baumler, called upon for relief, gave up five hits and two runs across nearly three innings, and former TCU pitcher Cohen Feser closed the game with a save for Kansas State.
Offensive sparks
At the plate, the Horned Frogs managed just five hits, but they found some life in the lineup. Jack Bell went 2‑for‑5 with a double, while Noah Franco and Rob Liddington each contributed a hit and an RBI. Lucas Franco and Cole Cramer also added RBIs, though the offense was hampered by six walks and ten strikeouts that left ten runners stranded on base.
What lies ahead
With the Big 12 tournament concluded, the Horned Frogs now await the NCAA tournament selection on Monday. The uncertainty surrounding their postseason fate hangs over a season that delivered both memorable moments and disappointing setbacks, leaving fans hopeful that the experience will fuel future success.