Texas Baseball: No. 2 Longhorns Set Midweek Test vs Tarleton State—How to Watch Tonight
texas baseball is back under the lights Tuesday, March 17, with No. 2 Texas hosting Tarleton State at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas. First pitch is scheduled for 6: 30 PM CT, with the Longhorns aiming to extend momentum after clinching their first SEC series win against Ole Miss over the weekend. The matchup also brings a rare wrinkle: it marks the first meeting between the programs in nearly 30 years.
How to watch: TV, streaming, radio, and game basics
The midweek matchup is Texas’ fifth midweek game and Tarleton State’s fourth. The game will air on SEC Network+ and can be heard on The Zone AM-1300, with Craig Way (play-by-play) and Roger Wallace (color analyst) on the call.
- Who: No. 2 Texas Longhorns vs. Tarleton State Texans
- When: Tuesday, March 17, 7: 30 PM ET
- Where: UFCU Disch-Falk Field (Austin, Texas)
- TV/Streaming: SEC Network+
- Radio: The Zone AM-1300
Why this midweek game matters right now
Texas arrives fresh off a statement series against Ole Miss: after dropping the opener Friday, the Longhorns responded with two routs to clinch the series. That weekend swing is the immediate backdrop as Texas turns the page to a midweek opponent that, by record, brings its own momentum into Austin.
Tarleton State enters at 12-7, and the Texans’ early-season résumé includes a midweek win over Baylor and a competitive showing against Arkansas. The same set of notes also points to Tarleton State’s road edge so far: the Texans are 4-0 on the road this season.
For the Longhorns, the midweek storyline is also tied to how Texas manages pitching. Sam Cozart is described as unlikely to pitch after throwing three innings in Sunday’s win over Ole Miss, meaning Texas is expected to turn to a different option to open the game.
Immediate reactions: what officials and broadcasters are set for tonight
On the broadcast side, The Zone AM-1300 will have Craig Way, play-by-play announcer, alongside Roger Wallace, color analyst, providing live radio coverage from Austin.
Inside the program, the moment lands in the early stretch of Jim Schlossnagle’s second season as Texas head coach. Schlossnagle arrived from Texas A& M and is described as one of the most respected coaches in college baseball, with more than 1, 000 career wins across previous stops at UNLV, TCU, and Texas A& M. The stated aim is clear: guide Texas back to Omaha after last season’s early regional exit.
Quick context: recent history and series notes
Texas leads the all-time series 4-0, with all matchups played in Austin. Tuesday’s game is the first meeting between the programs in nearly 30 years.
What’s next after the final out
When the game wraps Tuesday night, the immediate focus will be on whether texas baseball can keep its post-Ole Miss momentum rolling through another midweek spot, and how the staff navigates the pitching plan without Cozart in the opening role. For Tarleton State, the next development is whether its road form and earlier midweek success translate on a bigger stage in Austin.
