Historic Opening
The Texas baseball team, seeded No. 6, is set to open its 65th NCAA Tournament run against Holy Cross in the Austin Regional. The game will be played Friday at 12 p.m. CT at UFCU Disch‑Falk Field, where live updates will be provided throughout the contest.
This marks only the second-ever meeting between the Longhorns and the Crusaders. Holy Cross previously eliminated Texas from the College World Series in 1952, adding a layer of historic significance to the matchup.
Texas outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. wasted no time making an impact, launching a 417‑foot home run in his tournament debut. The ball sailed past the right‑field fence and nearly struck a bus traveling down Comal Street, underscoring the sheer power of the swing.
On the mound, starting pitcher Luke Harrison allowed a one‑out double before settling into a rhythm that saw him strike out three batters in the opening inning. His composure on the mound gave the Longhorns a solid foundation heading into the later frames.
The winner of the Texas versus Holy Cross game will advance to face either UC Santa Barbara or Tarleton State on Saturday, setting up a potential showdown that could further shape the regional bracket.