The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are set to face the Lamar Cardinals in their final midweek baseball game of the season tonight at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Texas enters the contest coming off a three-game losing streak, including their first conference series loss since joining the SEC. The Lamar University team brings a 37-14 record into Austin.
The Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division I baseball, are 38-8 overall. The team had its best 46-game start in 21 years under head coach Jim Schlossnagle, including a 17-game winning streak earlier this season. Their 19-2 record in SEC action marks their best start to conference play in 15 years.
Tonight's matchup features right-hander Carter Sutton pitching for the Lamar Cardinals against left-hander Kade Bing for the Texas Longhorns. Texas holds a 35-7 advantage in the all-time series between the two programs.
Key position players for Texas this season include Rylan Galvan, who ranks among SEC leaders in OPS and home runs, Ethan Mendoza, who leads the team in average, runs, and hits, and Will Gasparino, tied for the team lead in home runs and RBIs. Kimble Schuessler and Jalin Flores have also provided power, with Flores among the program's career home run leaders.
On the mound, the Longhorns have seen significant contributions from the bullpen and rotation. Max Grubbs boasts a low ERA over 42 innings, while Ruger Riojas is tied for 11th nationally in wins. Luke Harrison and Jared Spencer have also taken on starting roles, with Spencer delivering a strong outing against Georgia.
The Longhorns have maintained a strong presence at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, posting a winning record of .796 since the park opened in 1975. The team led the Big 12 in attendance for 16 consecutive seasons prior to the move to the SEC and have drawn over 192,000 fans at home in 2025.
Texas has shown a capacity for come-from-behind victories this season, tallying 18 such wins. The team has also been able to score in large numbers, notching double-digit runs 13 times this year.
Jim Schlossnagle, a veteran coach with seven College World Series appearances, has emphasized plate discipline, with Texas leading the nation in pitches per plate appearance. The pitching staff, under first-year coach Max Weiner, has focused on controlling the strike zone, resulting in a lowered team ERA.
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