A&M-Victoria baseball hits road for conference series with LSU Alexandria

Jaguars look to build on strong start to Lone Star Conference play

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:37pm

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The Texas A&M University-Victoria baseball team is hitting the road this weekend for a key Lone Star Conference series against LSU Alexandria. The Jaguars, who are off to a 12-6 start overall and 6-3 in conference play, will look to continue their strong early-season form against the Generals.

Why it matters

This conference matchup is an important one for both teams as they jockey for position in the Lone Star standings. A&M-Victoria has emerged as an early contender in the league, while LSU Alexandria is looking to bounce back after a slow start to the season.

The details

The Jaguars have been led by a balanced offensive attack and solid pitching through the first month of the season. Outfielder Trey Ochoa is batting .375 with 4 home runs and 15 RBIs, while right-hander Ethan Montalvo has a 3-1 record and 2.70 ERA on the mound. LSU Alexandria, meanwhile, is 7-11 overall and 3-6 in conference play so far.

  • The three-game series begins on Friday, April 4 in Alexandria, Louisiana.
  • The teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday, April 5 to wrap up the weekend set.

The players

Trey Ochoa

A&M-Victoria outfielder batting .375 with 4 home runs and 15 RBIs this season.

Ethan Montalvo

A&M-Victoria right-handed pitcher with a 3-1 record and 2.70 ERA.

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What they’re saying

“We know LSU Alexandria is a tough opponent, but we're confident in our ability to compete with anyone in this conference.”

— Trey Ochoa, A&M-Victoria Outfielder

“This is a big series for us as we look to climb the standings. We'll need to play our best baseball to come away with some wins this weekend.”

— Ethan Montalvo, A&M-Victoria Pitcher

What’s next

The winner of the series will take a big step towards securing a top seed for the Lone Star Conference tournament in May.

The takeaway

A&M-Victoria has emerged as an early surprise in the Lone Star Conference, and this weekend's series against LSU Alexandria will be a key test as the Jaguars look to cement their status as a contender in the league.