The USC baseball team clinched its fourth victory in just three days, downing Texas A&M 7‑1 and securing a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals.
Augie Lopez was the offensive catalyst, driving in five runs and launching a three‑run homer in the seventh inning that stretched the lead.
The Trojans had stumbled earlier with a loss to Texas State, but a three‑game winning streak set the stage for the showdown with Texas A&M.
Across the bracket, North Carolina entered the Super Regionals after finishing second in the ACC regular season and sweeping their regional with three straight wins over VCU and East Carolina.
The Tar Heels now await the Trojans in a best‑of‑three series that promises high stakes and tight competition.
USC’s pitching staff proved equally formidable, with Grant Govel limiting Texas A&M to one run on three hits over the first four innings, while Chase Herrell followed with three‑and‑two‑thirds of scoreless relief.
What’s Next for the Trojans?
With the Super Regionals looming, coaches and players alike are focusing on maintaining momentum and tightening up execution against a disciplined North Carolina squad.