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San Marcos Today
By the People, for the People
No. 3 Texas Sweeps USC Upstate with Powerful Offense
Longhorns remain undefeated after run-rule victories in all three games
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns (15-0) continued their hot start to the 2026 season, sweeping the USC Upstate Spartans (7-10) in dominant fashion. The Longhorns' offense stayed red-hot, scoring 10-plus runs in each game, including a 14-3 run-rule victory on Sunday fueled by Josh Livingston's two home runs and six RBIs.
Why it matters
The Longhorns' undefeated start and powerful offensive performance have them looking like one of the nation's top teams early in the season, setting them up well for a deep postseason run as conference play approaches.
The details
In the series opener, the Longhorns won 14-2 in a run-rule game, with Anthony Pack Jr. hitting a game-ending grand slam. On Saturday, they won 11-9 despite a late Spartans rally. On Sunday, Livingston's big day led to a 14-3 run-rule victory to complete the sweep. The Longhorns' starting pitchers Ruger Riojas and Luke Harrison were dominant through the first two games, but Jared Volantis struggled in his start on Sunday.
- The Longhorns won the series opener 14-2 on Friday, March 6.
- On Saturday, March 7, the Longhorns won 11-9.
- The Longhorns completed the sweep with a 14-3 run-rule victory on Sunday, March 8.
The players
Josh Livingston
A Longhorns player who hit a grand slam and a game-ending two-run shot, finishing with six RBIs in the Sunday victory.
Anthony Pack Jr.
A Longhorns outfielder who hit a game-ending grand slam in the series opener on Friday.
Ruger Riojas
A Longhorns starting pitcher who was dominant through the first two games of the series.
Luke Harrison
A Longhorns starting pitcher who was also dominant in the first two games of the series.
Jared Volantis
A Longhorns starting pitcher who struggled in his Sunday start, failing to make it through five innings for the second straight outing.
What’s next
The Longhorns will hit the road on Tuesday, March 10 to take on the Texas State Bobcats at 6 p.m. CT.
The takeaway
The Longhorns' undefeated start and dominant offensive performances have them looking like one of the top teams in the nation, setting them up well for a potential deep postseason run as conference play approaches.
