Tag: College Baseball

Kansas Claims Lawrence Regional Championship; Defeats Arkansas 13-10

Kansas Baseball achieved a historic milestone by advancing to its first Super Regional after a 13-10 win over Arkansas. The victory marked the Jayhawks' 45th win of the season, tying a school record. Kansas overcame a five-run deficit, showcasing significant offensive firepower and strong pitching to secure the win.

Kansas Advances to Lawrence Regional Final with 5-3 Win Against Arkansas

Kansas Baseball won against Arkansas 5-3, reaching the Lawrence Regional final for the first time since 2009. Tyson LeBlanc contributed significantly with a game-tying homer and three RBIs. The victory improved Kansas's season record to 44-16, one win shy of the program's single-season record. The Jayhawks will compete for a Super Regional spot.

No. 16 Nebraska Walks Off Cats Tuesday, 7-6

K-State held a 6-4 lead but lost 7-6 to No. 16 Nebraska in a walk-off victory. Nebraska's Jeter Worthley tied the game with an RBI triple, and Rhett Stokes delivered the winning hit. K-State gave up three early runs and struggled with key plays, ultimately falling short in their comeback effort.

No. 11 Kansas Extends Win Streak with 14-1 Run-Rule Victory at Wichita State

No. 11 Kansas Baseball achieved a 14-1 victory over Wichita State, marking their seventh consecutive win and 18 of 19 overall. The Jayhawks improved to 34-11, finishing 9-0 against regional opponents. Jordan Bach led with four RBIs as six players recorded multi-hit games. Kansas will face Arizona next.

Kansas Inks Big 12 Coach of the Year Dan Fitzgerald to New 6-Year Deal

Kansas baseball is celebrating a record-breaking season, with 42 regular season wins and a Big 12 Coach of the Year award for Dan Fitzgerald, who signed a six-year contract extension. Fitzgerald has revitalized the program, leading to NCAA Tournament participation and numerous performance milestones, laying a strong foundation for Kansas baseball's future.

Evasco Homers Twice, Cats’ Season Ends in Austin

K-State's AJ Evasco set program records with two homers in a losing effort as the Wildcats fell 15-8 to Texas, ending their NCAA Tournament run. K-State finished the season at 32-26, marking their second consecutive tournament appearance. Coach Pete Hughes praised the team's resilience and adaptation throughout the season.

O’Connor, Sheffield’s Historic Performances Advance Wildcats in Regional

K-State Wildcats defeated Houston Christian 7-4 in the NCAA Austin Regional, highlighted by Keegan O'Connor's record 17th home run and Lincoln Sheffield's 6 2/3 shutout innings. Coach Pete Hughes celebrated his 200th win, emphasizing the team's need for improvement as they advanced to an elimination game, maintaining a 33-25 season record.

Record-Breaking Kansas Baseball Season Comes to an End

Kansas baseball's season concluded with a 4-3 loss to North Dakota State, ending with a remarkable 43-17 record, tying for second-most wins in program history. This marked their first NCAA Regional selection since 2014, setting records for home runs and conference wins, showcasing significant growth under head coach Dan Fitzgerald.

UTSA Tops K-State in Opening-Round Friday

In the NCAA Austin Regional opener, second-seed UTSA defeated third-seed K-State 10-2, scoring seven runs in the sixth and seventh innings. K-State dropped to 31-25 and faces an elimination game against Houston Christian. The Wildcats struggled offensively, leaving nine on base, while UTSA had four players with multi-hit performances.

No. 23 Kansas Falls in Fayetteville Regional Opener to Creighton

Kansas, ranked 23rd, lost 11-4 to Creighton in their regional opener, largely due to a seven-run sixth inning from Creighton. Despite home runs from Barth, Cerda, and Osoria, Kansas fell short. The Jayhawks, now 43-16, will face North Dakota State in an elimination game Saturday at 2 p.m. CT.

K-State Baseball Selected For Austin Regional

The Kansas State baseball team has earned an at-large bid as the No. 3 seed in the 2025 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, facing second-seeded UTSA on May 30. This marks their sixth tournament appearance and back-to-back selections for the first time since 2010-11. Game broadcast is available on ESPN+.

Kansas Baseball Headed to Sixth NCAA Regional in Program History

Via Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas baseball has been selected for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship for the first...