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The Oregon Ducks travel to Austin to face Texas in a super regional that could end a 72‑year College World Series drought. Key insights from coach Wasikowski, pitcher Volantis, and players Smith, Scolari, and Mabeus highlight the challenge.
The No. 11 Oregon Ducks travel to Austin to meet the No. 6 Texas Longhorns in a best‑of‑three Super Regional that could send the Ducks to the College World Series for the first time since 1954, with pitching duels and stormy weather looming.
Texas' deep pitching staff and strong offense position them as favorites in the upcoming super regional showdown against Oregon
The Oregon Ducks are set to meet the Texas Longhorns in the Austin Super Regional, a clash that could usher the Ducks back to the College World Series for the first time since 1954.
The Texas Longhorns and Oregon Ducks enter a highly anticipated Super Regional, each boasting elite pitching staffs and potent lineups. With coaching changes, recent tournament runs, and broadcast details, the series promises a battle defined by arms and strategy.
With top seeds falling and mid‑major programs making surprising runs, the 2026 Super Regionals promise dramatic contests and new milestones across the nation’s baseball landscape.
Oregon Ducks defeat Oregon State 4-1, with Miles Gosztola and Brayden Jaksa shining, setting up a Super Regional clash against Texas
The Ducks defeated the Beavers 4-1, highlighted by strong pitching, a three-run seventh inning and a sellout crowd, setting up a matchup against Texas in the NCAA Super Regional.
The Ducks, riding a 42‑16 season, will meet the 45‑13 Beavers on Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET, with a spot in the Super Regionals on the line.
The Ducks will meet the winner of the Oregon State–Washington State elimination game on Sunday, May 31, with a chance to advance to the best‑of‑three Super Regional against the Texas Longhorns.
Oregon’s 4‑0 win over Washington State combined a stellar outing from Will Sanford with a ninth‑inning blast by Naulivou Lauaki Jr., securing a spot in the Eugene Regional final.
The No. 11 Oregon baseball team beat Yale and will face Washington State in the second round at PK Park on May 30, with a super regional berth within reach.
The Oregon Ducks will face Washington State in the Eugene Regional on Saturday, aiming to advance to the Super Regional and potentially the College World Series. The game streams on ESPN+ and The Varsity Network.
On May 29, 2026, the University of Oregon baseball team defeated Yale University 14-2 at PK Park in Eugene, delivering a 18‑hit, 14‑run performance that highlighted both power hitting and effective pitching.
The Ducks erupted for 14 runs on 18 hits, with stellar pitching that stranded 13 baserunners, setting up a showdown against Washington State.
Yale’s campaign in the NCAA baseball tournament ended with a 14‑2 loss to Oregon, a game marked by missed opportunities and a late offensive burst by the Ducks.
Yale's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2017 ended in a 14‑2 loss to Oregon in the Eugene Regional, where the Bulldogs left 13 runners on base and faced a dominant pitching staff.
The No. 11 Oregon baseball team opened its NCAA regional with a commanding 14-2 win over Yale, highlighted by early scoring, a late eight-run inning, and standout performances from both pitchers and hitters.
With 64 teams battling across 16 regional sites, analysts have identified likely winners, potential upsets, and emerging stars who could reshape the path to the College World Series.
The Ducks' transformation under Wasikowski, highlighted by Drew Smith's unbroken postseason record and a packed crowd of dedicated fans, sets the stage for a pivotal regional tournament.
Hosting the regional at PK Park, the Ducks blend a potent offense with a shutdown bullpen, seeking to translate regular‑season momentum into a run at the College World Series.
The Ducks will open against Yale on May 29, with a packed PK Park expected to amplify the rivalry against Oregon State and Washington State.
With the full 64‑team bracket set to be revealed on Monday, the Ducks look to build on a dominant Big Ten Tournament showing and chase a sixth straight College World Series appearance.
UCLA’s baseball team won the Big Ten Tournament championship in an 11‑inning game decided by a controversial hit‑by‑pitch call, finishing the regular season at 51‑6 and securing the top seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.