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Despite finishing the year with a 25-30 record, the Crusaders captured consecutive Patriot League Tournament crowns before a 15-1 loss to UC Santa Barbara in Austin.
Texas, the No. 6 seed, opened its tournament run with a dominant 16‑0 victory over Holy Cross, highlighted by Anthony Pack Jr.’s record three home runs and Aiden Robbins’ milestone homers.
Holy Cross took control early, built an 8‑0 lead, and held off a ninth‑inning rally to win the opening game of the Patriot League Championship Series.
The second‑seeded Bison will host the fourth‑seeded Crusaders in a best‑of‑three series that offers an automatic ticket to the NCAA Baseball Regionals.
The Bison host the Crusaders in a championship series that begins May 18, marking Bucknell's first title appearance since 2023 and Holy Cross's bid to defend its crown.