Texas A&M baseball falls to USC 14-3 in College Station regional final

The Aggies return to Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park Monday to face potential elimination vs USC.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — After defeating Texas State 17-2, the Aggies returned to Blue Bell Park in the regional finals to face USC. 

Chris Hacopian got things going for the Maroon and White as he hit a solo shot to left field in the top of the first to put the Aggies ahead 1-0.  

USC answered quickly with a four-run bottom of the first inning, forcing Texas A&M to make an early call to the bullpen.

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The Trojans’ offensive surge continued in the following inning when Augie Lopez launched a two-run home run, extending USC’s lead and keeping the pressure on the Aggies.

Texas A&M was held scoreless until Gavin Grahovac provided a spark for the Maroon and White. Grahovac crushed a towering home run that appeared destined for nearby Kyle Field, cutting into the deficit and energizing the Aggies’ dugout.

USC sparked another surge in the bottom of the seventh to add on two more runs. Jake Duer would hit an RBI triple to give the Maroon and White another run in the top of the eighth inning, but that would be all the offense from the Aggies. 

The final at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park was 14-3 in favor of USC. The Aggies return on Monday to face the Trojans for a second time. A win would force a doubleheader, but a loss would end the 2025-2026 season for Aggie baseball.