The SMU Mustangs have made it official that they are here to play this season. The Mustangs used a tremendous weekend at the plate by Nick Sotta and Sam Raffaelli to kick start their season against TCU. The Stangs also got outstanding performances on the mound from Brad Quillen and Joey Hayden. The wins help SMU start the season 2-1.

The Baylor Bears picked up where they left off last season with great pitching leading the way. Robbie Greenberg led the way for a staff that gave up just 2 ER in 3 games against non-region opponent Kansas. The Bears also welcomed back Irvin Santamaria who returned from an injury shortened season last year to star at the plate in their series sweep. The wins get Baylor off to a 3-0 start.

The 7th ranked Red Raiders continued their great start to the season with a sweep over UTSA at home this past weekend. The Raiders were led on the mound by Hudson Taylor and Ryan Canak and used the hot hitting of Glen Morrison and Graham Bunting to outscore their opponents 17-2 in 3 games. The wins push Texas Tech’s record to 5-1 on the season.

A brilliant series between #7 Texas Tech and Texas in Austin was capped by a 1 run victory on Sunday for the Red Raiders. All 3 games were 1 run games decided late in a very close series. Texas Tech was led by Tyler Anderson and veteran Oscar Sandate at the plate, while Ryan Canak and Dylan Dahse were sold on the hill. For the Longhorns, Clay Modgling continue his hot start to the season at the dish.

The Aggies got off to a fast start to their season by securing 2 road wins against Houston. David Williams earned his first win on the mound and Heath Smith pitched well in relief. Zach Wood led the charge at the dish by going 4-5 on the series.

Not a whole lot of movement as perennial power house Colorado State breaks in to the 2014 Rawlings Week 11 DI Top 20 Poll. Next Poll 2/20/14.

Houston opened its season with a disappointing pair of losses against crosstown rival Rice (D2). The losses drop the Cougars to 0-2 heading into their Week 11 matchup with #1 Texas A&M.

The Longhorns opened the season with a pair of key non-conference victories over Texas State. Brandon Alex was dominant in his first start of the season, going 4 innings and allowing 1 unearned run while striking out 7 and giving up just 1 hit.Game 1 was capped by Clay Modgling’s RBI triple to seal the win. Game 2 featured another dominant pitching performance, this time by Blake Sandall who earned the win and POTW honors.

Check out the DI Preseason Top 20 Poll and read up on last minute reminders for the Spring Training Showcase in this month’s edition of The Scouting Report! Click here.

The SoPAC conference is pleased to announce that its Regional Tournament will take place in Riverside, CA from May 2nd to the 4th.  We are looking forward a great baseball experience in the city.  The conference would like to thank the City of Riverside for their instrumental support in bringing the tournament to the city.  The Comfort Inn Riverside will be the host hotel offering special group rates for the NCBA.  Please contact [email protected] for more information.