News Summary
The Texas Longhorns baseball team has clinched the No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament after an impressive season. Despite a setback in the SEC tournament, they ended with a 42-12 record. Hosting a regional at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, they will face Houston Christian in their opening game. Texas also previously faced Kansas State and UTSA in the regular season, showcasing their competitive spirit and desire to return to the Men’s College World Series, where they have a remarkable tournament history.
Austin, Texas – The Texas Longhorns baseball team has secured the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA tournament following a successful season under first-year coach Jim Schlossnagle. On May 26, 2025, it was announced that Texas concluded its season with a record of 42 wins and 12 losses (42-12), which includes a commendable 22-8 record in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play.
Despite being the No. 1 seed in the SEC baseball tournament, Texas experienced an upset in the quarterfinals against the Tennessee Volunteers. This loss impacted their seeding, as Tennessee earned the No. 14 national seed in the NCAA tournament as a result. Heading into the SEC tournament, Texas was favored to claim the No. 1 overall seed but ultimately lost that distinction to Vanderbilt following their championship victory.
The Longhorns last made an appearance in the College World Series in 2022, but their hopes of returning were dashed when they fell to Stanford in the super regionals during the 2023 season. This year, Texas will have the opportunity to host a regional at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, facing off against Houston Christian (32-23) in their first game. That matchup is scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern time.
In addition to Houston Christian, the regional will feature Kansas State (31-24) and UTSA (44-13), who will play their game later that day at 6 p.m. Texas previously faced these teams in the regular season, achieving a decisive 12-2 victory over Houston Christian but narrowly losing to UTSA 8-7 in 12 innings.
The Longhorns wrapped up the SEC regular-season championship, finishing two games ahead of Arkansas. They received a bye to the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament as the top seed but were knocked out after an unexpected defeat by Tennessee. Vanderbilt’s triumph in the SEC tournament led to their securing the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament, which grants top seeds home-field advantage through the super regionals of the tournament.
This year marks a significant accomplishment for the SEC, with a record-setting total of 13 teams qualifying for the NCAA tournament, establishing the highest number of participants from any conference in history. The Austin regional, featuring Texas, is paired with the Los Angeles regional hosted by UCLA for the subsequent super regional round.
Interestingly, Texas A&M, which began the season as the preseason No. 1 team, did not qualify for the NCAA tournament, finishing with a record of 30-26. This highlights the increasingly competitive nature of college baseball.
The Men’s College World Series is scheduled to take place from June 13 to 23 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. Texas boasts a distinguished record with 24 regional wins and 64 NCAA tournament appearances throughout its storied history, positioning them as a compelling contender in this year’s tournament.
With the season now in full swing, Texas players and coaching staff are energized for the challenge ahead. Hosting the regional is seen not only as a significant opportunity but also a reward for their hard work and performance throughout the season.
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- KXAN News
- Wikipedia: Texas Longhorns baseball
- The Statesman
- Google Search: Texas Longhorns NCAA Baseball Tournament 2025
- USA Today
- Google Scholar: Jim Schlossnagle Texas Baseball
- On3
- Encyclopedia Britannica: NCAA Baseball Tournament
- 247Sports
- Google News: Texas AM Baseball
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