News Summary
The Texas Longhorns have been announced as one of the confirmed hosts for an NCAA Baseball Tournament regional, holding the No. 2 national seed. They will host the Austin Regional starting May 30, playing against Houston Christian. Texas aims to navigate through the double-elimination format and reach the Super Regional, following a strong regular season despite a setback in the SEC Tournament. The Longhorns hold a historical advantage in NCAA regionals hosted in Austin and look to make a significant impact in their 62nd appearance.
Austin, Texas – The Texas Longhorns have been named one of the 16 confirmed hosts for a regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, receiving the prestigious No. 2 national seed during Selection Monday. They will host the Austin Regional, which includes teams from UTSA, Kansas State, and Houston Christian.
The Longhorns will begin their postseason journey on Friday, May 30, at 1 p.m. CT, facing off against the Houston Christian Huskies, who are the No. 4 seed in the regional. The second game of the day will have the No. 2 seed UTSA Roadrunners competing against the No. 3 seed Kansas State Wildcats scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
In this double-elimination format, Texas aims to advance to the Austin Super Regional by winning all their games in the Austin Regional. After encountering a tumultuous end to their SEC season, the Longhorns finished with a 42-12 overall record, and they clinched the regular-season championship in the SEC by two games. Despite their strong season, they suffered a disappointing loss in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, blowing a 4-0 lead to the Tennessee Volunteers.
Historically, the Longhorns have thrived in NCAA regionals hosted in Austin, boasting a remarkable record of winning 87 out of 109 games for a winning percentage of .798. This year’s regional marks the first NCAA event held in Austin since 2022. Moreover, this will be the Longhorns’ 62nd overall NCAA regional appearance and their fifth consecutive appearance, as they aim to secure a spot in the College World Series for the first time in four years.
The Longhorns come into the tournament with a strong ranking, holding a No. 4 RPI and achieving 17 Quad 1 wins during the season. They previously faced Houston Christian on April 8, winning decisively with a score of 12-2. In addition, the Longhorns have a long-standing rivalry with Kansas State, leading their all-time series 65-25-1. Kansas State’s standout player, Dee Kennedy, previously a Longhorn, is batting .282 this season.
UTSA enters the tournament with a record of 44-13 and Kansas State holds a 31-24 record. Houston Christian earned its spot in the tournament by becoming the Southland Conference champions, finishing the season with a record of 32-23.
Under the direction of coach Jim Schlossnagle, who is in his first season, Texas has positioned itself well for this NCAA tournament, bolstered by a strong regular-season performance. The Longhorns are poised to make a deep run as they embark on this year’s NCAA Baseball Tournament, aiming to prove their mettle on the national stage.
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- Wikipedia: Texas Longhorns Baseball
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