No. 2 Texas Blows Big Lead in Loss to Houston

Longhorns squander 7-0 advantage in 9-7 defeat to Cougars

Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:39am

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The No. 2 Texas Longhorns baseball team blew a 7-0 lead and lost 9-7 to the Houston Cougars on Tuesday. The Longhorns' bullpen struggled, allowing nine unanswered runs as the Cougars rallied for the victory.

Why it matters

This is a tough loss for the highly ranked Longhorns, who have now dropped two straight midweek games to teams with mediocre records. It raises concerns about the team's bullpen and offense heading into a key series against rival Oklahoma.

The details

Texas took a 7-0 lead through four innings, but the Cougars scored nine unanswered runs, including a game-tying home run in the eighth inning and a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth. The Longhorns' bullpen struggled with command issues, and the offense left 10 runners on base.

  • The Longhorns took a 7-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning.
  • Houston scored a run in the seventh inning to make it 7-3.
  • The Cougars tied the game with a solo home run in the eighth inning.
  • Houston took the lead with a two-run single in the eighth inning.

The players

Jim Schlossnagle

Head coach of the Texas Longhorns baseball team.

Max Weiner

Pitching coach for the Texas Longhorns.

Tre Broussard

Houston Cougars standout who drove in two runs with a single in the seventh inning.

Easton Winfield

Former Texas outfielder who hit a solo home run for Houston in the seventh inning.

Jonah Williams

Sophomore outfielder for the Texas Longhorns who is injured.

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What’s next

The Texas Longhorns will look to bounce back when they begin a series against No. 8 Oklahoma on Thursday.

The takeaway

The Longhorns' bullpen struggles and inability to hold a big lead raise concerns about the team's pitching depth and ability to close out games as they head into a crucial series against a ranked opponent.