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A challenging non‑conference schedule, marquee wins, and individual milestones defined a breakthrough year for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros baseball program.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros baseball squad, currently sitting at No. 3 in the national polls, is gearing up for a pivotal elimination contest against the No. 2 Lamar Cardinals in the Southland Conference Tournament. The victor will secure a berth in the next elimination round scheduled for Saturday, a prospect that has heightened anticipation among players, coaches and the broader campus community.
The Demons edged past UTRGV 6-5, highlighted by Sam Ardoin’s tie‑breaking homer and strong pitching from Jacob LeBlanc and Wesley Marien.
The Vaqueros dropped a 6-4 decision to Northwestern State in their tournament debut, with several standout offensive and pitching displays setting the stage for a Friday elimination game.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, the No. 3 seed, open the Southland Conference Tournament against Northwestern State, looking to build on a season marked by standout performances from Armani Raygoza and Rocco Garza Gongora and unprecedented attendance.
Armani Raygoza's back-to-back Player of the Year awards highlight a historic season for UTRGV baseball, earning national recognition and a top seed for the upcoming tournament.