
Ruger Riojas Eyes College World Series Glory with Texas Longhorns
Senior pitcher Ruger Riojas aims to guide the Texas Longhorns back to the College World Series after a journey marked by injury, recruitment and a love for the game.
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Senior pitcher Ruger Riojas aims to guide the Texas Longhorns back to the College World Series after a journey marked by injury, recruitment and a love for the game.

Oregon stranded 17 runners and went 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position as Texas built a 7-0 lead, setting up a decisive game three.

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.

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 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.

Texas aims to extend its dominant run as it faces Oregon in the Austin Super Regional, with a College World Series berth on the line.

Texas baseball is set to meet No. 11 seed Oregon in a winner‑takes‑all showdown, hoping to revive a postseason run that last reached Omaha in 2022.

Texas Longhorns coach Jim Schlossnagle praises Oregon's blend of power, speed and elite pitching as the Ducks prepare to face Texas in the Austin Super Regional, a series that will be broadcast on ESPN.

Oregon’s rotation, led by Cal Scolari, will test Texas’ potent lineup and base‑stealing threat, while both teams navigate humidity and crowd pressure.

The Longhorns and Ducks meet in a high‑stakes super regional, each boasting elite arms, potent lineups and coaches eager to etch their names in college baseball lore.

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 upcoming NCAA Austin Super Regional will feature a clash between the No. 11 Oregon Ducks and the No. 2 Texas Longhorns, highlighting historic performances and emerging storylines.

After Texas A&M's baseball team fell to USC in the NCAA regionals, the mother of infielder Travis Chestnut took to Instagram to blast head coach Michael Earley, alleging unfair benching despite her son's contributions. The outburst reignites debates over roster decisions as the program looks ahead.

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.

The Aggies fell short of the super regional round for the first time since 2012, prompting coaching changes and the return of a versatile infielder who aims to restore the team's former glory.

The Ducks will face Texas in the Austin Super Regional, seeking their first CWS appearance since 1954, while the Longhorns bring a six‑title legacy and a shaky bullpen.

After a dominant Austin Regional sweep, the Texas baseball team, bolstered by a record‑breaking pitching staff and four hitters posting OPS above .890, prepares to host Oregon in a battle for Omaha.

The Oregon Ducks, seeded eleventh overall, are set to travel to Austin where they will meet the sixth‑seeded Texas Longhorns in a best‑of‑three Super Regional that could propel them to the College World Series. While Oregon carries +2800 odds to win the national championship, the University of Southern California, fresh off an upset of Texas A&M, arrives in Chapel Hill as a +1900 underdog facing the fifth‑seeded North Carolina Tar Heels, who sit at +370 as the tournament’s favorite. Both series are slated to begin on June 5 or 6, 2026, promising a clash of ambition and strategy.

The Texas Longhorns clinched the NCAA Regional title on Saturday, edging out UC Santa Barbara 6-4 in a tightly contested game that showcased the team’s depth and poise. Aiden Robbins emerged as the tournament’s most outstanding player, delivering a decisive two‑run homer in the seventh inning that swung momentum in Texas’s favor. Coach Jim Schlossnagle’s tactical adjustments on the mound, including a timely switch to a reliever who limited the Gauchos’ rally, proved pivotal in sealing the victory. The win propels the Longhorns into a super regional matchup against Oregon, a program that has repeatedly tested Texas in recent years, with seven of the last nine Texas super regional teams advancing to the final eight. UC Santa Barbara’s head coach Andrew Checketts praised the Longhorns’ talent and infrastructure, likening the team’s setup to that of the New York Yankees, a testament to the program’s national reputation. Texas enters the next round with a team batting average of .376 and a slugging percentage of .761, numbers that underscore the offensive firepower that will be tested against the Ducks. Looking Ahead to the Super Regional, the upcoming series will feature a blend of veteran arms and fresh talent, with pitchers Luke Harrison, Sam Cozart, Rowan Kelly, Ruger Riojas, Carson Tinney and Temo Becerra all expected to see action. Their performances will be crucial as the Longhorns aim to extend their storied postseason run.

After a gritty 6-4 win that tested their mettle, the Longhorns, led by Most Outstanding Player Aiden Robbins and veteran coach Jim Schlossnagle, prepare for a super regional against an Oregon squad that has swept its own regional.

In a tightly contested regional final, Texas' trio of starters delivered a masterclass on the mound, while UCSB’s Rowan Kelly came within a whisker of two homers against closer Sam Cozart, drawing praise from coach Jim Schlossnagle.