No. 4 Texas Seeking SEC Series Sweep Against No. 11 Alabama

Live updates as the Longhorns look to complete the series victory over the Crimson Tide

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:30pm

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The No. 4 Texas Longhorns (30-7, 11-5) are seeking to complete a series sweep of the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide (27-13, 8-9) on Sunday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. After taking the first two games of the series, the Longhorns will send Luke Harrison to the mound as they aim to maintain their momentum and secure the series victory.

Why it matters

This series against Alabama is an important SEC matchup for the Longhorns, who are looking to bounce back after a disappointing showing against rival Texas A&M last weekend. A series sweep would be a significant accomplishment and help Texas maintain its position as one of the top teams in the nation.

The details

In the series opener on Friday, Texas dominated Alabama 10-2 behind a strong outing from Dylan Volantis, who struck out a career-high 12 batters. On Saturday, the Longhorns rallied for a 3-1 victory, with the bullpen delivering four shutout innings to secure the series win. Now, Texas will look to Luke Harrison to deliver a strong performance and complete the sweep.

  • The series opener was on Friday, April 19, 2026.
  • The second game of the series was on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1 p.m. CT.

The players

Dylan Volantis

The Texas starting pitcher who tossed six innings of two-run baseball with a career-high 12 strikeouts in the series opener.

Ruger Riojas

The Texas starting pitcher who delivered a bounce-back performance on Saturday, giving the Longhorns five innings of one-run baseball with 11 strikeouts.

Jayden Duplantier

The Texas outfielder who delivered a key RBI single in the seventh inning of Saturday's game to help the Longhorns secure the series-clinching victory.

Carson Tinney

The Texas infielder who also drove in a run with an RBI single in the seventh inning on Saturday.

Luke Harrison

The Texas starting pitcher who will take the mound on Sunday as the Longhorns look to complete the series sweep of Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to keep this momentum going and finish the job tomorrow. Alabama is a tough team, but we're confident in our ability to get the job done.”

— Jayden Duplantier, Texas Outfielder

What’s next

If the Longhorns are able to complete the series sweep of Alabama on Sunday, they will have a chance to climb even higher in the national rankings and solidify their position as one of the top teams in the SEC.

The takeaway

This series against Alabama has been an important test for the Longhorns, who are looking to bounce back from their disappointing showing against Texas A&M. A series sweep would be a significant accomplishment and demonstrate the team's ability to compete at the highest level in the SEC.