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Los Angeles Times
18 hours ago
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- Los Angeles Times
UCLA baseball defeats UC Irvine to advance to NCAA super regionals
UCLA baseball is one step closer to earning a trip to Omaha. The Bruins continued to roll in every facet of the game in the Los Angeles Regional final, scoring early and trusting its bullpen to defeat UC Irvine 8-5 on Sunday night. The Bruins advance to the super regionals of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2019 and will host the Texas San Antonio at Jackie Robinson Stadium this week. UTSA defeated Texas 7-4 in the Austin Regional final, taking down the national second-seed Longhorns to advance to its first-ever super regional. If UCLA beats UTSA, it'll advance to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., for the first time since 2013. UCLA's offense was just as ready to explode — like they did against Fresno State and Arizona State — against a depleted UC Irvine pitching staff (with high-leverage bullpen arms Ricky Ojeda and David Utagawa unavailable after pitching earlier Sunday). Rallying for six hits across the first two innings, the Bruins put together three runs thanks to RBI singles from Roman Martin and Cashel Dugger, and a sacrifice fly from Roch Cholowsky. UCLA first baseman Mulivai Levu helped place the game in blowout territory — an 8-0 lead — when he connected for a three-run home run in a five-run fourth inning. Much like UCLA had done all weekend, the lineup kept on churning. Freshman right-hander Wylan Moss set the tone for UCLA's combined pitching effort. Moss, who entered the contest with a 2.25 earned-run average and an All-Big-Ten Freshman Team recognition, was as good as advertised to stymie UC Irvine, who came off an 11-run offensive showing earlier in the day. The six-foot-three righty struck out the top of the Anteaters lineup — Will Bermudez, Chase Call and Jacob McCombs — swinging on change ups. Moss, who had yet to pitch in the NCAA Tournament, was lying in wait for a game of magnitude. He pitched 3 ⅓ innings, giving up two runs and two hits, while walking three and striking out four. From there, a five-pitcher bullpen effort kept Irvine at bay, pitching 5 ⅔ innings of five-run ball the rest of the way to wrap up regional action in Westwood. Things got more complicated for UCLA in the sixth, when freshman right-hander Cal Randall gave up a solo home run to UC Irvine designated hitter Alonso Reyes to make it a three-run game, but right-hander Jack O'Connor entered to extinguish the threat — and set down UC Irvine outfielder Chase Call on a fielder's choice to close out the inning. It wasn't easy sailing for the Bruins in the late innings. Graduate student right-hander August Souza bailed UCLA out of a bases-loaded jam by freezing the potential go-ahead run, Blake Penso, on a full-count, 87-mph fastball in the seventh. When the Bruins needed it the most, Souza struck out two in a scoreless eighth, putting metaphorical champagne on ice in Westwood. Freshman right-hander Easton Hawk tossed a perfect ninth, striking out James Castagnola to end it, prompting the Bruins to run onto the field in celebration. UCLA owned the Los Angeles Regional title. Postseason baseball will remain in Jackie Robinson Stadium for at least one more weekend. Levu led all Bruins with three RBIs, while Cholowsky went one for three with two RBIs from sacrifice flies.
USA Today
20 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
What channel is Texas vs Tennessee softball today? Time, TV for WCWS semifinal
What channel is Texas vs Tennessee softball today? Time, TV for WCWS semifinal Show Caption Hide Caption Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady and Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens lead WCWS players to watch The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson highlights several Women's College World Series key players to watch. The 2025 Women's College World Series has reached the semifinal stage of the tournament. After starting with eight teams, we are down to the final four to determine the national champion. No. 6 Texas and No. 12 Texas Tech are the best positioned to move on to the best-of-three game championship series, needing one more win in two games to advance. The Longhorns will take on No. 7 Tennessee at noon Monday at Devon Field in Oklahoma City with a chance to advance to the championship series for the second year in a row and the third time since 2022. Texas has wins over No. 3 Florida (3-0) and No. 2 Oklahoma (4-2) to sit at 2-0. Meanwhile, the Lady Vols defeated No. 9 UCLA 5-4 on June 1 in a nine-inning elimination game to set up a matchup with the Longhorns. However, with Karen Weekly's squad already having one loss in the tournament, Tennessee needs to beat Texas twice to advance. Here's what you need to know about Monday's WCWS semifinal game between Texas and Tennessee: Stream Texas vs. Tennessee with ESPN+ What channel is Texas vs Tennessee softball on today? TV channel: ESPN ESPN Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+ The Texas and Tennessee semifinal matchup will air on ESPN. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a cable login) and ESPN+, the latter of which is ESPN's subscription service. Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Jessica Mendoza (analyst) and Michele Smith (analyst) will be on the call, with Holly Rowe serving as the sideline reporter. Texas vs Tennessee softball start time Date: Monday, June 2 Monday, June 2 Time: Noon ET | 2:30 p.m. ET First pitch for the Texas-Tennessee semifinal game is scheduled for noon ET from Devon Park in Oklahoma City. If the Lady Vols win, the second game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET. Texas softball schedule 2025 Below is Texas' postseason schedule. For the Longhorns' full schedule, click here. Austin Regional Friday, May 16: No. 6 Texas 10, Eastern Illinois 2 No. 6 Texas 10, Eastern Illinois 2 Saturday, May 17: No. 6 Texas, Michigan 4 No. 6 Texas, Michigan 4 Sunday, May 18: No. 6 Texas 9, UCF 0 Austin Super Regional Thursday, May 22: No. 11 Clemson 7, No. 6 Texas 4 No. 11 Clemson 7, No. 6 Texas 4 Friday, May 23: No. 6 Texas 7, No. 11 Clemson 5 No. 6 Texas 7, No. 11 Clemson 5 Saturday, May 24: No. 6 Texas 6,No. 11 Clemson 5 Women's College World Series Thursday, May 29: No. 6 Texas 3, No. 3 Florida 0 No. 6 Texas 3, No. 3 Florida 0 Saturday, May 31: No. 6 Texas 4, No. 2 Oklahoma 2 No. 6 Texas 4, No. 2 Oklahoma 2 Monday, June 2: No. 6 Texas vs. No. 7 Tennessee (noon ET) Tennessee softball schedule 2025 Below is Tennessee's postseason schedule. For the Lady Vols' full schedule, click here. Knoxville Regional: Friday, May 16: No. 7 Tennessee 17, Miami (Ohio) 0 (5 innings) No. 7 Tennessee 17, Miami (Ohio) 0 (5 innings) Saturday, May 17: No. 7 Tennessee 4, Ohio State 2 No. 7 Tennessee 4, Ohio State 2 Sunday, May 18: No. 7 Tennessee 5, Ohio State 0 Knoxville Super Regional: Friday, May 23: Nebraska 5, No. 7 Tennessee 2 Nebraska 5, No. 7 Tennessee 2 Saturday, May 24: No. 7 Tennessee 3, Nebraska 2 No. 7 Tennessee 3, Nebraska 2 Sunday, May 25: No. 7 Tennessee 1, Nebraska 0 Women's College World Series: Thursday, May 29: No. 2 Oklahoma 4, No. 7 Tennessee 2 No. 2 Oklahoma 4, No. 7 Tennessee 2 Friday, May 30: No. 7 Tennessee 11, No. 3 Florida (5 innings) No. 7 Tennessee 11, No. 3 Florida (5 innings) Sunday, June 1: No. 7 Tennessee 5, No. 9 UCLA 4 (9 innings) No. 7 Tennessee 5, No. 9 UCLA 4 (9 innings) Monday, June 2: No. 7 Tennessee vs. No. 6 Texas (noon ET) Women's College World Series schedule Women's College World Series: May 29-June 6 May 29-June 6 WCWS finals: June 4-5/6 The Women's College World Series will run from May 29 through June 6, with the three-game WCWS finals taking place from June 4 through June 5 or June 6, depending on whether teams need the "if necessary" game.
USA Today
21 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas baseball's season ends with a thud, No. 2 national seed bounced by UTSA
Texas baseball's season ends with a thud, No. 2 national seed bounced by UTSA After losing to UTSA in a close 9-7 heartbreaker Saturday night, the Longhorns baseball team journey through the losers bracket started well on Sunday. But the night ended in disaster, which in turn ended Texas' season. UTSA dominated Texas Sunday night 7-4. Texas dominated Kansas State in the afternoon elimination game of the Austin Regional. The Horns got off to a great start thanks to a Casey Borba grand slam in the first inning. Texas jumped out to a big lead and held on for a 15-8 win. But one reason winning a regional from the losers bracket is the strain the extra games put on your pitching staff. Texas used a total of nine pitchers in three games to get to the regional final in high stress situations. And as we found out Saturday, the Roadrunners can hit. Norris McClure's first inning two-run home run was a harbinger of things to come. UTSA hung five runs on reliever Ethan Walker in the third inning and that was about all of the runs UTSA would need. The Roadrunners were up 7-0 and weren't really threatened again. UT got a run an a Borba double in the 4th and a run from a Kimble Schuessler homer in the eighth. The Horns got a glimmer of hope in the ninth inning when a Max Belyeu two-run homer cut the lead to three. But Schuessler struck out swinging to end the game. Texas was the hottest team in the nation in the middle part of the regular season schedule and soared to the No. 1 ranking. But despite winning the SEC regular season title, the Horns struggled down the stretch, finishing 4-7 with a one-and-done SEC tournament. The Longhorns ouster means the top two national seeds in the NCAA postseason tournament our out. No. 1 seed Vanderbilt was bounced Sunday by Wright State. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @LonghornsWire.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
What channel is Texas baseball vs UTSA today? Time, TV for NCAA regional game
What channel is Texas baseball vs UTSA today? Time, TV for NCAA regional game Show Caption Hide Caption College baseball player forms sweet bond with coach's daughters While playing for Coach Frank Avilla Jr., Brady Crabtree formed a special, sibling-like bond with his daughters - a connection that continued well after graduation. Texas finds itself in a position few, if any, would have expected entering the 2025 NCAA baseball tournament — fighting for its life in the regional round. The No. 2 seeded Longhorns will look to avoid a stunningly early elimination in the Austin Regional on June 1 when it takes on UTSA at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The game's a rematch of Texas' 9-7 loss to its in-state foe on May 31, a loss that put coach Jim Schlossnagle's team on the brink of getting bounced in the double-elimination tournament. It's the third meeting between the programs this season, with the Roadrunners winning the previous two. The Longhorns are 44-11 against all other opponents in 2025. REQUIRED READING: Who has the hardest path to NCAA baseball super regional? Texas has already fought off elimination Sunday, defeating Kansas State 15-8 to knock the Wildcats out of the tournament and earn a second chance at UTSA. Should the Longhorns earn some revenge against the Roadrunners, the two teams will square off again June 2, with the winner advancing to the super regional round. Here's where to watch Texas baseball vs UTSA in the June 1 NCAA Austin Regional, including the TV channel, start time and more: What channel is Texas baseball vs UTSA on today? Texas baseball's game against UTSA in the Austin Regional of the 2025 NCAA baseball tournament is not airing on traditional linear television. Instead, it will be airing exclusively on ESPN+, ESPN's subscription streaming platform. Watch Texas baseball vs UTSA live with ESPN+ Texas baseball vs UTSA start time Date : Sunday, June 1 : Sunday, June 1 Time: 8:06 p.m. ET First pitch between the Longhorns and Roadrunners is scheduled for 8:06 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 1 from UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin. HIGHLIGHTS: Texas faces Kansas State in Austin regional Texas baseball schedule 2025 Here are Texas' past five results. To see the Longhorns' full 2025 schedule, click here. Saturday, May 17: Texas 9, Oklahoma 1 Texas 9, Oklahoma 1 Thursday, May 22: No. 21 Tennessee 7, Texas 5 (12 innings) No. 21 Tennessee 7, Texas 5 (12 innings) Friday, May 30: Texas 7, Houston Christian 1 Texas 7, Houston Christian 1 Saturday, May 31: UTSA 9, Texas 7 UTSA 9, Texas 7 Sunday, June 1: Texas 15, Kansas State 8 UTSA baseball schedule 2025 Here are UTSA's past five results. To see the Roadrunners' full 2025 schedule, click here.
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Borba hits grand slam, 3-run HR as Texas beats Kansas State 15-8 to avoid elimination
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Casey Borba hit a grand slam in the first inning, added a three-run homer in the third and finished with eight RBIs to help Texas beat Kansas State 15-8 on Sunday in an elimination game at the Austin Regional. The Longhorns, the No. 2 national seed, play UTSA in the championship round Sunday night. Texas has to beat the Roadrunners — who sent UT to the loser's bracket with a 9-7 win Saturday — twice to win the double-elimination regional. UTSA, which advanced to a regional championship for the first time in program history, also beat the Longhorns 8-7 in 12 innings on March 18 in the only matchup between the teams in the regular season. Ruger Riojas (9-3) gave up seven runs, including three homers, and hit three batters while throwing a career-high 119 pitches across 7 1/3 innings. Ethan Mendoza led off the game with a double and scored two batters later when Max Belyeu hit the first pitch he saw from Tanner Duke over the left-field wall. Kimble Schuessler and Adrian Rodriguez followed with back-to-back singles and Jalin Flores was hit by a pitch before James Guyette replaced Duke (2-3). Jonah Williams struck out looking before Borba cleared the bases to make it 6-0. Seth Dardar hit a three-run home run in the first before AJ Evasco hit a solo shot as part of a two-run seventh and a two-run homer in the eighth for the Wildcats. Keegan O'Connor's RBI groundout in the ninth capped the scoring. ___ AP sports: recommended in this topic
