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.

Live coverage of Texas vs Houston Christian in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, May 30 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

The Texas Longhorns are the No. 2 national seed in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament, granting the team a home regional at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Joining Texas

The Longhorns will begin their 2025 campaign on the gridiron away from home in a highly anticipated matchup at Ohio State on Aug. 30. The 2025 opener at Darrell K Royal—Texas Memorial Stadium will take place one week later on Sept. 6 against San Jose State.

The No. 4 seeds drive most of the discrepancies in regional strength. Houston Christian, with an RPI of 91, is the seventh highest-rated No. 4 seed in the tournament. LSU's first-round opponent, Little Rock, is the lowest-rated team in the field at No. 243 in the RPI.

The Texas Longhorns had a season to remember during their first year in the SEC but still have a major hurdle to get over if they hope to truly domina

Despite committing to Oregon earlier this month, five-star edge Richard Wesley will take an official visit to see Texas in June.

A thunderstorm in Austin damaged the batter's eye at UFCU Disch-Falk Field two days before it is scheduled to host the NCAA Baseball Tournament.