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Texas took a 1-0 lead in the first inning as Anthony Pack Jr. homered, and veteran left-hander Luke Harrison is on the mound as the Longhorns host the Holy Cross Crusaders in the Austin Regional.
Arkansas will rely on right‑hander Gabe Gaeckle for its opening NCAA Tournament game, while injured star Hunter Dietz watches from the sidelines.
As the No.6 national seed, the Longhorns will open the Austin Regional against Holy Cross, with a potential matchup against Tarleton State or UC Santa Barbara, hoping to avoid last year's early exit.
Texas baseball's offense swings between explosive bursts and stark slumps, with key players like Anthony Pack Jr., Carson Tinney and Aiden Robbins shaping both the challenges and the optimism as the Longhorns eye a deep NCAA Tournament run.
The Longhorns were shut down by Arkansas pitching in Birmingham, managing only four hits while eight relievers gained valuable experience ahead of the NCAA bracket reveal.
Arkansas rolled past Texas 8‑1 in the SEC Tournament, using a deep bullpen and a 450‑foot blast from Camden Kozeal to stake a claim heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Arkansas starting pitcher Hunter Dietz exited the SEC Tournament after a 105 mph line drive struck his foot, prompting an x-ray and raising concerns for the team’s postseason prospects.
The No. 5 Texas Longhorns will meet the No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on May 22, 2026, at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. With a storied head‑to‑head record and a rotation anchored by RHP Cody Howard, Texas enters the game boasting top‑tier national rankings.
Texas swept Missouri to lock in the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament and a top‑eight national seed, with Casey Borba’s surge and an injury‑tested infield underscoring a timely peak for the Longhorns.
After a three‑game sweep at the hands of No. 6 Texas, the Tigers close the regular season with a 6‑24 conference slate and prepare for a high‑stakes clash against No. 17 Ole Miss.
Carson Tinney’s two homers and six RBIs, combined with big flies from Casey Borba and Anthony Pack Jr., powered Texas past Missouri, while starter Luke Harrison limited the Tigers to four runs.
Texas built an early lead with home runs and a grand slam, but Mizzou's seventh‑inning surge fell just short, setting up a decisive series finale and a trip to the SEC Tournament.
Texas infielder Casey Borba skipped summer baseball to focus on workouts and diet, delivering a two‑run homer and key defensive plays in a win over Missouri, prompting coach Jim Schlossnagle to consider similar approaches for returning players.
Texas relies on ace Dylan Volantis to anchor its rotation, and his recent dominance underscores a strategy built around depth, health, and relentless offense.
A stellar pitching performance and a late‑inning rally propel the University of Texas past the Missouri Tigers, marking a pivotal conference series victory.
The Tigers lost the first game of their three‑game series to sixth‑ranked Texas, 6‑3, with Jase Woita’s early homer and a late rally falling short.
With a strong home record and a chance at a top‑eight national seed, the Longhorns are poised to close the regular season with a decisive series against Missouri.
Texas lost a three-game series to unranked Tennessee, fell to fifth in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, and will close the regular season against Missouri.
The Longhorns defeated Tennessee 13-6, marking the program’s 1,500th conference win and showcasing standout performances from several players.