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The No. 25 USC baseball team begins NCAA Regional play on Friday, May 29, against Texas State in College Station, Texas, as the No. 2 seed in a regional hosted by Texas A&M. The team boasts a historic 43‑15 season, a perfect 32‑1 home record, and multiple national rankings in pitching and fielding.
Ranked 25th nationally, USC enters the Big Ten Tournament as the fourth seed, facing 12th‑seeded Michigan State in a matchup that highlights a season of dominance, from a 42‑14 record to a nation‑leading nine shutouts.
The latest batch of Big Ten baseball weekly awards highlights top pitchers, fielders and batters, reflecting the conference’s deep talent pool and the influence of national polling agencies.
Oregon’s 4‑3 win over USC on Friday night, fueled by back‑to‑back homers from Brayden Jaksa and Naulivou Lauaki Jr., not only evened the series but also locked the Ducks into a top‑four seed for the upcoming Big Ten Tournament. The final showdown will determine the three‑seed and four‑seed positions, with head coach Mark Wasikowski absent for his daughter’s graduation.
The Big Ten has recognized a series of standout performances across its member schools, highlighting pitchers, position players and freshmen who have excelled in weekly competitions.