No. 4 Texas Hosts Texas A&M Corpus Christi in Midweek Matchup

Longhorns look to rebound after dropping first series of the season against rival Texas A&M

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:13pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a college baseball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of burnt orange, navy blue, and turquoise blue representing the action on the field.The Longhorns look to rebound from their first series loss of the season in a midweek matchup against the Islanders, a critical game for their postseason positioning.Austin Today

The No. 4 Texas Longhorns baseball team will host the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders in a midweek matchup on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 PM CT. The Longhorns are coming off their first series loss of the season against in-state rival Texas A&M, dropping two games before the finale was canceled due to weather. Texas will look to bounce back against the Islanders, who finished 21-31 last season but have picked up notable wins over Power Five opponents in recent years.

Why it matters

This game provides the Longhorns an opportunity to get back on track after their first setback of the season. Texas has high expectations this year after making the NCAA Tournament last season, their first since 2018, and will need to avoid any further stumbles to maintain their top-5 national ranking and position themselves for a potential regional or super regional host site.

The details

The Longhorns will send their starting lineup against the Islanders, looking to get their offense and pitching back on track after the tough series loss to Texas A&M. Texas A&M Corpus Christi, led by 19th-year head coach Scott Malone, will look to pull off an upset and add another Power Five win to their resume.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 PM CT.
  • Last season, Texas defeated Texas A&M Corpus Christi via run rule, but lost 4-1 in 2024.

The players

Jim Schlossnagle

In his second season as the head coach of the Texas Longhorns, Schlossnagle has over two decades of head coaching experience with previous stops at UNLV, TCU, and Texas A&M.

Scott Malone

Now in his 19th season as the head coach of the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders, Malone has built the program into a consistent Southland Conference contender, guiding them to six consecutive conference tournament appearances from 2019-25.

Carson Tinney

Texas Longhorns catcher who was seen celebrating with teammate Aiden Robbins at home plate.

Aiden Robbins

Texas Longhorns outfielder who was seen celebrating with teammate Carson Tinney at home plate.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The Longhorns will look to bounce back from their first series loss of the season and maintain their top-5 national ranking with a win over the Islanders. A loss could further damage their postseason positioning, making this a critical midweek game.

The takeaway

This matchup provides the Longhorns an opportunity to regroup after their first setback of the season and regain momentum heading into the heart of their conference schedule. A strong performance against the Islanders could help Texas regain its footing and build confidence as they look to secure a top regional or super regional host site for the NCAA Tournament.