Texas Longhorns Extend Undefeated Start with Dominant Series Sweep

Josh Livingston's two home runs power Texas to 15-0 record, including fifth straight double-digit scoring game

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Texas Longhorns baseball team continued their torrid start to the season, completing a series sweep over USC Upstate with a 13-3 run-rule victory. Josh Livingston hit two home runs, including a walk-off blast, to lead the Longhorns' offense, which has now scored in double digits in five consecutive games. Texas improved to 15-0 on the year, one win shy of their best start since 2005, and will next face in-state rival Texas State before opening SEC play against Ole Miss.

Why it matters

Texas' undefeated start has been fueled by an explosive offense that has averaged 14 runs per game over their last five contests, even with two run-rule victories. The Longhorns' hot hitting has allowed them to overcome some inconsistent pitching performances and build a significant cushion atop the rankings before conference play begins.

The details

In Sunday's series finale, Texas trailed 3-1 before Josh Livingston delivered a grand slam in the 6th inning to give the Longhorns the lead. Livingston then hit a walk-off two-run homer in the 8th to seal the 13-3 victory and complete the sweep. Freshman pitchers Michael Winter and Brett Crossland combined for 3.1 scoreless innings in relief to secure the win.

  • Texas improved to 15-0 on the season, one win shy of their best start since 2005.
  • The Longhorns have now scored in double digits in five consecutive games, averaging 14 runs per contest during that stretch.

The players

Josh Livingston

A graduate transfer from Wichita State, Livingston hit two home runs, including a grand slam and a walk-off blast, to power Texas to the series-clinching victory.

Michael Winter

The true freshman pitcher impressed in relief, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings and earning the final out in the previous night's rain-delayed game.

Brett Crossland

Another Texas freshman pitcher, Crossland combined with Winter to throw 3.1 scoreless innings and shut down USC Upstate's offense.

Daron Schlossnagle

The Texas head coach praised Livingston's work ethic and noted the Longhorns' contributions from a variety of players during their undefeated start.

Casey Borba

Livingston's roommate and best friend on the team, Borba also hit a home run and drove in five runs in the victory.

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What they’re saying

“It was awesome. I've never hit a walk-off home run before, so that one was a dream come true. It's taken a while, but that was awesome. And I wish I could do that every single time.”

— Josh Livingston (on3.com)

“For him to have the Moxie and the wherewithal to come in last night, when things were kind of going crazy, and execute two pitches against a really good hitter, get him to fly out, and then today. You know, I thought it was great.”

— Daron Schlossnagle, Texas Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

Texas will travel to face in-state rival Texas State on Tuesday before opening SEC play at home against Ole Miss.

The takeaway

Texas' undefeated start has been fueled by an explosive offense that has averaged 14 runs per game over their last five contests, even with two run-rule victories. The Longhorns' hot hitting has allowed them to overcome some inconsistent pitching performances and build a significant cushion atop the rankings before conference play begins.