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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) baseball team scored a historic victory against the No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns, triumphing 9-7 in the Austin Regional. UTSA, which improved its record to 46-13, made a remarkable comeback after trailing 6-1. Key performances included James Taussig’s impressive 4 for 4 outing and Kendall Dove’s pivotal pitching. This win marks UTSA’s first NCAA Tournament victory as they look ahead to their next challenge, while Texas faces a must-win situation against Kansas State.
Austin – The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) baseball team achieved a stunning victory by defeating the No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns 9-7 in a thrilling contest during the Austin Regional. This victory not only improved UTSA’s season record to 46-13 but also marked their first win ever in the NCAA Tournament. In a dramatic turnaround, the Roadrunners outscored Texas after being down 6-1, moving Texas to the losers’ bracket of the tournament.
Texas initially took control of the game, scoring five runs during the third inning. Nathan Hodge delivered a key performance for the Longhorns, hitting a two-run single that contributed to their early lead. With a commanding 6-1 advantage, Texas seemed poised for victory against their conference opponent. However, UTSA responded effectively, narrowing the gap as they scored four runs in the fifth inning, pulling within one run at 6-5 after a double from standout player James Taussig.
The momentum continued to shift in UTSA’s favor as they scored three additional runs in the sixth inning, taking an eventual 8-6 lead. The Roadrunners benefited from their aggressive play and impressive batting display, highlighted by Taussig’s excellent 4 for 4 performance, including a double and two RBIs.
Texas managed to chip away at UTSA’s growing lead with a solo home run from Rylan Galvan in the seventh inning, bringing the score to 8-7. However, Taussig quelled any thoughts of a Texas comeback by adding an insurance run for UTSA with a timely single in the ninth inning, extending the lead to 9-7.
Kendall Dove earned the win for UTSA, pitching a scoreless fifth inning, while Braylon Owens secured his third save of the season by holding Texas scoreless during the final four innings of the game. Texas’s pitching woes were exacerbated by starter Luke Harrison, who allowed five runs (two earned) over 4 1/3 innings. Max Grubbs followed as the losing pitcher for Texas, allowing two runs in just 1 1/3 innings.
The defeat leaves Texas with a season record of 43-13 as they now prepare for a must-win elimination game against No. 3 seed Kansas State on Sunday. In this matchup, Texas must defeat Kansas State and then win twice against UTSA to progress to the super regionals.
Despite this setback, Texas demonstrated resilience by managing to get their first two runners on base in the eighth inning, although they were ultimately unable to score. Throughout the game, the Longhorns struggled offensively, stranding 14 runners and striking out 12 times, which proved costly in their effort to secure a victory.
This victory for UTSA is particularly memorable as they had previously faced Texas earlier in the season, suffering a loss in a grueling 12-inning game. Overcoming that previous hurdle to not only win but to do so in such high-stakes circumstances highlights the team’s growth and determination.
As UTSA prepares to advance to the final of the Austin Regional, they carry the confidence of their historic win with them, ready to face new challenges ahead. Meanwhile, Texas will regroup, aiming to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming elimination game.
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- Austin American-Statesman
- Wikipedia: UTSA Roadrunners Baseball
- USA Today
- Google Search: Texas Longhorns baseball vs UTSA 2025
- Sports Illustrated
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Longhorns Baseball
- NCAA.com
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