BYU Baseball Sweeps First-Ever Big 12 Series

Cougars take down Houston in three-game conference matchup

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:13pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, white, and scarlet red representing the competing teams.BYU's baseball team celebrates its historic first-ever Big 12 conference series sweep over Houston.Houston Today

BYU's baseball team secured its first-ever Big 12 conference series sweep, defeating Houston in three straight games played April 9-11, 2026 at Schroeder Park. The Cougars won the final game 6-1 on Saturday to complete the sweep.

Why it matters

This marks a significant milestone for BYU's baseball program, which is in its inaugural season as a member of the Big 12 Conference. Sweeping a conference opponent on the road is a strong statement and shows the Cougars can compete at the highest level of college baseball.

The details

BYU won the series opener 5-3 on Friday, then took the second game 4-2 on Saturday before clinching the sweep with a 6-1 victory in the finale. The Cougars' pitching staff held Houston's offense in check throughout the weekend, while the BYU bats came alive to provide more than enough run support.

  • The three-game series took place April 9-11, 2026.
  • BYU won the series opener on Friday, April 9.
  • The Cougars took the second game on Saturday, April 10.
  • BYU completed the sweep with a 6-1 win on Saturday, April 10.

The players

Bryker Hurdsman

A BYU baseball player who contributed to the Cougars' series sweep over Houston.

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What’s next

BYU will look to build on this momentum as it continues its inaugural Big 12 season, facing another conference opponent next weekend.

The takeaway

BYU's baseball program has made an immediate impact in its first year as a Big 12 member, sweeping a conference series on the road and proving it can compete with the best teams in the country.