There were no home runs in the game, but a five-run fifth inning put the Longhorns in position to win thanks to relief efforts from Hudson Hamilton. Now the Longhorns (43-12) wait to see who they play next and it will assuredly be someone fans should be familiar with.

AUSTIN — Texas turned six hits and an error into a five-run fifth inning to break open the game, and the No. 2 national seed Longhorns defeated Houston Christian 7-1 in the Austin Regional on Friday. The Longhorns (43-12) play the winner of a game between UTSA and Kansas on Saturday. The Huskies (32-24) meet the loser in an elimination game.

Texas opened NCAA play with a 7-1 win over Houston Christian thanks to a five-run inning and solid work from three lower-profile pitchers.