UTSA's baseball squad saw its season come to an abrupt end when the NCAA tournament bracket was released, leaving the team with a 38‑20 overall record and no invitation to the 64‑team field.
A season built on momentum
The Roadrunners finished the regular slate with a 17‑10 mark in conference play, capturing the league's regular‑season title and securing the No. 1 seed for the tournament. Their 38 wins placed them among the nation's most successful teams, and they climbed to No. 52 in the RPI rankings.
The final cut
Despite being projected by Baseball America as the last team to make the field and D1Baseball labeling them the first team left out, the selection committee opted to pass over UTSA. The decision ended a campaign that had included victories over the No. 5 seed Memphis and East Carolina, and a dramatic run to the championship game where East Carolina edged them 1‑0.
Coach Pat Hallmark's appeal
Coach Pat Hallmark voiced disappointment, stating that the team's body of work warranted an at‑large bid. He emphasized the program's recent history of NCAA appearances and the belief that the players earned a spot through consistent performance.
Last year, UTSA had broken new ground by earning an at‑large selection for the first time in school history, and they followed that breakthrough with a run to a super regional, defeating regional host Texas on consecutive days. That experience added weight to Hallmark's argument that the program is on an upward trajectory.
Looking ahead
While the 2026 tournament will not feature the Roadrunners, the team's strong finish and high RPI suggest that future seasons could bring another opportunity. The program's momentum, bolstered by a solid recruiting pipeline and a supportive fan base, positions UTSA as a contender for a return to the national stage.