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After a shoulder injury forced Ethan Mendoza out of Saturday’s game, the Texas right‑hander returned to practice and is now poised to face Alabama’s left‑handed ace Zane Adams in a crucial elimination matchup.
Ethan Mendoza, a key offensive weapon for the Texas Longhorns, has been managing a shoulder issue since May 8 but remains fully available for the upcoming College World Series matchup against Alabama.
After missing time with a shoulder issue, Texas designated hitter Ethan Mendoza is back on the practice field, and coach Jim Schlossnagle says he looks better than ever. The Longhorns now turn their attention to an elimination matchup against Alabama, a team they split with during the regular season.
Georgia's offense exploded early, exploiting Texas' defensive lapses and pitching struggles in a 7-1 win that sets up a high-stakes elimination match against Alabama.
Georgia defeated Texas 7-1 in the College World Series opener in Omaha, Nebraska, driven by strong pitching from Volchko and a timely two-run homer by Lujo.
Texas falls 7‑1 to Georgia in the opening game of the College World Series, with key performances from Dylan Volantis, Rylan Lujo and Joey Volchko.
Georgia opened the 2026 College World Series with a 7-1 victory over Texas at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, highlighted by Volchko’s dominant pitching and key hits from Rylan Lujo.
The Bulldogs rolled past the Longhorns in their first College World Series game, with Lujo’s two‑run shot and Volchko’s 15 strikeouts leading the way.
The sixth‑seeded Texas Longhorns opened the 2026 College World Series against the third‑seeded Georgia Bulldogs in Omaha, Nebraska, in a game that drew immediate attention from fans and analysts alike. Both programs arrived with perfect postseason records, setting the stage for a clash of unbeaten teams.
In a dramatic eighth‑inning showdown, Rodriguez’s two‑out hit turned a 5‑4 hole into a 6‑5 win, sending the Longhorns back to the CWS for the 39th time.
Texas, riding a 44‑13 record, hosts Oregon, which seeks its first Super Regional win since 1954, in a game marked by pivotal pitching changes and clutch hitting.
The Longhorns routed Oregon 11‑3 in the Austin Super Regional opener, with Dylan Volantis delivering a stellar performance and Adrian Rodriguez driving in five runs. A second game on Sunday will determine if Texas advances to the College World Series.
After an 11‑3 win in the opener, Texas looks to close out the Super Regional and advance to the College World Series, while Oregon aims to force a Game 3.
In front of a home crowd in Austin, Texas combined timely hitting and clutch pitching to pull away early and never look back, setting the tone for the series.
The Longhorns, led by a gritty outing from Dylan Volantis and a rested bullpen, stand one win away from Omaha, ready to face Oregon’s ace Will Sanford in a pivotal Game Two.
Texas defeats Oregon 11-3 in the Austin Super Regional opener, highlighted by Dylan Volantis' ten strikeouts and the Longhorns' push toward the College World Series.
Oregon lost 11‑3 to Texas in the Austin Super Regional, leaving the Ducks with a two‑game uphill battle to reach the College World Series.
Texas secured an 11‑3 win over Oregon, driven by Rodriguez's five RBIs and a resilient lineup that overcame pitching woes.
Texas rode a powerful bat and steady arm to a decisive win in the first game of the Austin Super Regional, putting the Longhorns one step closer to the CWS.
In a 11‑3 victory, Rodriguez drove in five runs, while Texas eyes a second win to reach the College World Series.
The Ducks fell 11-3 to the Texas Longhorns, stranding 13 runners and seeing key performances from Jax Gimenez, Drew Smith and Ethan Mendoza.
In an 11‑3 win that left Oregon scrambling for answers, Texas leaned on Rodriguez’s five RBIs and a resilient pitching staff, setting up a showdown for a national berth.
Oregon’s offense stalled at critical moments as Texas capitalized on free bases and timely hitting to take a commanding lead.
Texas and Oklahoma each won their opening Super Regional games, setting up a potential clash for a College World Series spot.