Texas came on strong during Week 13. The Longhorns knocked off the NCBA’s lone Canadian team Lakehead University (D2) during a rare midweek affair, then swept UTSA in conference play to complete a perfect week. The Horns were led by the outstanding pitching of Blake Sandall and Brandon Alex and the hot hitting of Clay Modgling, Chris Muellner, and Edgar Ramirez.
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#1 Texas A&M Takes 2 of 3
The top ranked team in the land took on D2 heavy hitter TAMU Corps this past weekend, walking away with a pair of wins in this 3 game affair. The big fella David Williams was brilliant again on the mound for the Ags, earning his 3rd win of the season while allowing no runs on 3 hits and racking up 10 K’s. The Ags did fall for the first time this season in a 6-5 battle that ended the series.
Lone Star Tallies 4 Wins In 2 Days
Dark horse Lone Star College (D1) opened the season with back to back doubleheaders in non-conference play this past weekend and swept both ends of a pair of doubleheaders. The Coyotes showed off their depth and kept the momentum for a strong 2nd place finish at the fall Wood Wars tournament. LSC heads into conference play starting the season at 4-0.
Houston Drops DH to UH Downtown
The Houston Cougars dropped both ends of a doubleheader against in-town rival UH-Downtown. The losses move their record to 0-6 heading into conference play next weekend.
#6 Texas Tech Sweeps SMU
#6 Texas Tech used outstanding pitching, including a 9-inning no-hitter from Hudson Taylor and an 11 strike out outing from Ryan Canak, to sweep the 3 game set at SMU. The Red Raiders had great performances at the plate by Colin Calbreath and Oscar Sandate. SMU was led by the hitting of Ben Laetsch and a solid outing on the hill by Pearce Howell.
Rawlings Week 13 Top 20 Poll
Texas A&M remains at #1 as Florida State and Cal Poly jump feet first into the 2014 Rawlings Week 13 DI Top 20 Poll. Next Poll 3/6/14.
Cal Poly Wins Carnival Classic
The Mustangs sealed the deal with a 5-4 win over Cal to win the 2014 Carnival Classic Tournament hosted by UC Santa Barbara. Check out the full bracket from last weekend!
Disciplinary Action
The University of Kansas has been placed on probation for violating NCBA DI Rule 6.02.2.
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#1 Texas A&M Stays Perfect
The top-ranked Texas A&M Aggies stayed perfect on the season, extending their record to 4-0, after defeating non-conference opponent Texas State at home this past weekend. Clay Balch was a perfect 3-3 at the dish for the doubleheader while the hard throwing David Williams earned his second win in as many outings.