Overview
- Texas capitalized on six unearned runs in a five-run fifth inning to beat Houston Christian 7–1 in Friday’s opener
- UTSA routed Kansas State 10–2 behind a three-run homer by James Taussig and a solo shot from Norris McClure
- The Longhorns and Roadrunners meet at 9 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN+ in the regional’s winner’s bracket
- Kansas State and Houston Christian face a 2 p.m. CT elimination game Saturday with the loser exiting the tournament
- The Austin Regional champion advances to the super regionals en route to the College World Series