Texas vs. UTSA NCAA Baseball Regional Recap – June 1, 2025

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A stunning upset in Austin as UTSA eliminates Texas to advance to the Super Regionals

The Texas Longhorns’ 2025 baseball season came to a dramatic end on Sunday night, June 1, as the unseeded UTSA Roadrunners pulled off a 7-4 upset at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in the NCAA Austin Regional, clinching their first-ever berth in the Super Regional round4 3.

Game Summary

The stakes were high for both teams entering Sunday night’s elimination game. Texas, the No. 2 seed in the Austin Regional, was fighting to stay alive after a 9-7 loss to UTSA the previous night, while the Roadrunners, already 2-0 against the Longhorns this season, were seeking to make program history1 4.

Early Momentum for UTSA

UTSA wasted no time setting the tone. In the top of the first, Norris McClure launched a two-run home run, giving the Roadrunners an early 2-0 lead and sending a message that they would not be intimidated by their in-state rivals4. Texas responded in the third inning, capitalizing on a series of hits and a wild pitch to take a 3-2 lead, but the Roadrunners’ resilience would soon become the story of the night7.

Texas Takes the Lead, UTSA Responds

After Texas surged ahead with a five-run third inning, highlighted by a two-RBI single from Jonah Williams and a double from Henry Borba, the Longhorns appeared to be in control, holding a 5-2 advantage7. However, UTSA chipped away at the deficit, scoring a run in the fifth and erupting for three runs in the sixth to reclaim the lead at 6-5. Ty Hodge delivered a clutch two-RBI single, and Mason Lytle added another RBI hit as the Roadrunners capitalized on Texas’ defensive miscues and timely hitting4 7.

Pitching and Defensive Highlights

UTSA starter Gunnar Brown delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on six hits over five innings, striking out four and walking two4. The Roadrunners’ bullpen, led by Braylon Owens, shut down Texas in the later innings, holding the Longhorns to just one run after the fifth. Texas’ pitching staff, meanwhile, struggled to contain the Roadrunners’ balanced offensive attack, as seven different UTSA players crossed the plate4 7.

Late-Inning Drama

Trailing 7-2 entering the ninth, Texas mounted a last-ditch rally. Max Belyeu blasted a two-run home run to cut the deficit to 7-4, but the comeback fell short as UTSA’s relievers closed out the game and the Longhorns’ season4. Texas out-hit UTSA 9-8, with Belyeu and Rylan Galvan each recording two hits, but the Longhorns left crucial runners on base and could not overcome the Roadrunners’ early surge and mid-game rally4 5.

Key Performers

Player (UTSA)	Key Stats
Norris McClure	2-run HR in 1st inning
Ty Hodge	2 hits, 3 RBIs
Gunnar Brown (P)	5 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 2 BB

Player (Texas)	Key Stats
Max Belyeu	2 hits, 2-run HR in 9th
Rylan Galvan	2 hits
Jonah Williams	2 RBIs

What This Means

With the win, UTSA advances to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time in program history, capping a remarkable run through the Austin Regional as an unseeded team4. For Texas, the loss marks a disappointing end to a season that began with high expectations and included a 15-8 elimination win over Kansas State earlier in the day1 3.

UTSA’s victory is especially notable given their dominance over Texas this season, having now beaten the Longhorns three times—including twice in the NCAA Regional. The Roadrunners’ blend of timely hitting, aggressive base running, and solid pitching proved too much for Texas to overcome4 7.

Looking Ahead

UTSA will now prepare for the Super Regional round, set for June 6–9, where they’ll face another formidable opponent with a trip to the College World Series on the line1. Texas, meanwhile, will look to regroup and reload for next season after a campaign that ended short of Omaha.

“That was one of the greatest games of baseball I’ve ever been a part of,” said UTSA’s Norris McClure after the win. “We knew we had the talent and just had to stay where our feet were.”4

AI Disclaimer

This article was researched and curated with the assistance of artificial intelligence, utilizing official NCAA documents, box scores, and reputable news sources to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.