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The Texas Longhorns’ baseball season came to a close after being eliminated by UTSA in the NCAA Tournament Austin Regional Final, suffering a 7-4 defeat. Despite a strong win against Kansas State earlier in the day, the Longhorns struggled against the Roadrunners, falling behind early and failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Issues on the mound and leaving runners on base contributed to their postseason exit, marking a disappointing end to their campaign under new head coach Jim Schlossnagle.
Austin, Texas – The Texas Longhorns’ baseball season came to an abrupt end on June 1, 2025, as they were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament by UTSA in the Austin Regional Final, suffering a 7-4 defeat. The Longhorns, who entered the tournament as the No. 2 overall seed, faced a challenging series of games leading to their exit from postseason play.
On the same day, Texas had secured a win against Kansas State in an elimination game, triumphing 15-8. However, the team had previously lost to the Roadrunners in the winner’s bracket on Saturday, resulting in a 9-7 upset. In the final match against UTSA, the Longhorns fell behind early as Norris McClure hit a two-run homer in the first inning, giving the Roadrunners a significant early advantage.
UTSA would further extend this lead, scoring five runs in the third inning to take a commanding 7-0 advantage. The Longhorns managed to score runs in the fourth and eighth innings but were unable to overcome the deficit. Kimble Schuessler hit a solo home run in the eighth, while Max Belyeu slugged a two-run homer in the ninth, bringing the score to 7-4 with two outs. However, the next batter struck out, sealing Texas’s fate and concluding their season.
Throughout the game, Texas recorded three runs via Casey Borba’s RBI double, Schuessler’s solo shot, and Belyeu’s two-run blast. However, the team’s performance was marred by issues on the mound, as Texas pitchers hit five UTSA batters and combined to allow eight hits. Additionally, they left nine runners on base during the game, which proved to be detrimental to their chances of success.
Despite a strong record of 44-14 overall—including a 22-8 record in SEC play—the Longhorns faced difficulties in clutch situations, leading to their disappointing end in the tournament. This marked the first season under head coach Jim Schlossnagle; however, Texas’s playoff struggles were notably compounded by the absence of their ace, Jared Spencer, who had undergone shoulder surgery earlier in the season.
The NCAA Tournament saw several high-ranking teams eliminated, including other national seeds such as No. 1 Vanderbilt and No. 7 Georgia. UTSA’s victory was particularly significant, marking their advancement to the Super Regionals for the first time in the history of the program. The Roadrunners finished their season with an impressive record of 47-13.
As the Longhorns reflect on their season, Jim Schlossnagle expressed disappointment over the team’s postseason exit but also highlighted the potential for growth in future seasons. The coaching staff recognized the need to address issues related to strikeouts and to improve clutch hitting moving forward.
Overall, while Texas concluded their baseball campaign with a noteworthy record, their failure to capitalize on key opportunities was a major factor in their early exit from the tournament, leaving fans and players looking ahead to the possibilities that the future may hold.
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Additional Resources
- Statesman: Texas vs UTSA Baseball Score
- Wikipedia: Texas Longhorns Baseball
- USA Today: Texas Baseball Regional Schedule
- Google Search: NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025
- Sports Illustrated: Texas vs UTSA Regional Winner’s Bracket
- Google Scholar: Texas Longhorns Baseball
- Houston Chronicle: Texas Baseball Regional Loss
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Longhorns Baseball
- Statesman: Texas vs UTSA Game Score
- Google News: Texas Longhorns vs UTSA Baseball
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