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Texas Tech Baseball falls to No. 24 UTSA in midweek matchup
Red Raiders rally late but come up short against Roadrunners
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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Texas Tech Baseball fell to No. 24 UTSA 9-8 on Tuesday night at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. The Red Raiders fell behind early but mounted a late comeback, scoring four runs in the sixth inning to pull within 9-7. However, they were unable to complete the comeback, leaving the tying run on base in the ninth inning.
Why it matters
This loss snaps a 10-game winning streak for Texas Tech when scoring three or more runs in an inning. The Red Raiders have been one of the hottest teams in the country, but this defeat against a ranked opponent shows they still have work to do to compete with the best teams.
The details
Texas Tech fell behind 9-4 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, but a three-run single from Jesse Rusinek and an RBI single from Kyeler Thompson brought the Red Raiders within 9-7. They had the tying run at the plate in the ninth inning but were unable to complete the comeback.
- The game took place on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
- Texas Tech scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to pull within 9-7.
The players
Texas Tech Baseball
The Texas Tech baseball team, which entered the game with a 10-4 record.
UTSA
The University of Texas at San Antonio baseball team, ranked No. 24 in the country with a 14-2 record.
Jesse Rusinek
A Texas Tech freshman who went 3-for-3 with a walk and a three-run single in the sixth inning.
Kyeler Thompson
A Texas Tech player who had an RBI single in the sixth inning to bring the Red Raiders within 9-7.
Lane Haworth
A UTSA player who went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored, and an RBI.
What’s next
The Red Raiders will look to split the two-game series with UTSA when the teams meet again on Wednesday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
The takeaway
This loss shows that even the hottest teams can struggle against ranked opponents, but Texas Tech's late-game rally demonstrates their ability to fight back and make games close, even when facing a significant deficit.
