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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 announces that five baseball players have been recognized on the All‑Academic Southland Conference team, meeting rigorous academic standards while delivering standout performances.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley celebrates five baseball players who have been named to the Academic All-District® team, highlighting a blend of athletic achievement and scholarly distinction.
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.