Texas baseball fans have a new reason to celebrate as freshman sensation Dylan Volantis was named the SEC's Co-Pitcher of the Week, sharing the honor with LSU's Zac Cowan. The announcement came Monday, recognizing the left-hander's dominant performance against No. 10 Mississippi State.
In a game that had Longhorn Nation on its feet, Volantis delivered a masterclass on the mound. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound Thousand Oaks, California native tied his career-high with 12 strikeouts while scattering just three singles over six scoreless innings. After allowing a two-out infield hit in the first inning, he locked in and retired 10 of the next 11 batters he faced. The highlight came in the fourth inning when he punched out the side on just 10 pitches.
Volantis threw 107 pitches, the most by any Longhorn this season, leading Texas to a 3-1 victory. The team combined for 19 strikeouts, tying the program record for a nine-inning game. It was a statement win that showed the Longhorns can hang with the best in the SEC.
Beyond the diamond, Texas athletics continues to make waves across multiple sports. Reese Atwood and Leighann Goode were selected in the AUSL Draft, while the beach volleyball team fell just short in a 3-2 loss to UCLA in the national semifinals. Both tennis teams advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournaments, proving the Longhorns are a force in every season.
On the recruiting trail, Texas basketball executed an aggressive plan in the NCAA transfer portal, and football fans have plenty to discuss with under-the-radar storylines and offseason topics heating up. The Horns247 Roundtable highlighted one key storyline to watch, while Inside Texas examined whether the tides are turning for the program's most important players heading into postseason play.
For Texas baseball, the series against Mississippi State was a rollercoaster. After rallying for an 11-6 win, the bats went quiet in a 7-4 loss, but Volantis's gem sealed the series victory. With pitching like this, the Longhorns look poised for a deep postseason run.
Whether you're celebrating Volantis's SEC honor or gearing up for the next big game, now is the perfect time to show your Longhorn pride. Gear up with the latest Texas apparel and be ready for every pitch, every point, and every victory.