USC loses 5-4 to Texas State in NCAA regional opener

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Last updated May 30, 2026

USC loses 5-4 to Texas State in NCAA regional opener
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The USC Trojans fell to Texas State, losing 5-4 in their NCAA regional opener on Friday. Chase Mora hit a crucial two-run home run in the ninth inning, which secured the victory for Texas State. USC had taken a late lead but failed to maintain it in the final moments of the game. The Trojans now face a challenging road ahead in the tournament after this opening loss.

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  • USC led late in the game but couldn't hold on.
  • Chase Mora's ninth-inning homer was pivotal for Texas State.
  • This loss marks a difficult start for USC in the tournament.
  • Texas State advances in the NCAA regional after the win.
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  • 8:02 AMYahoo SportsUSC baseball can’t hold late lead in crushing loss to Texas State in NCAA Tournament opener
  • 5:07 AMYahoo SportsUSC squanders late lead, falls to Texas State in NCAA regional opener
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Texas State's Chase Mora hits a two-run home run off USC reliever Troy Adam in the ninth inning to send the Trojans to a 5-4 loss in their NCAA regional opener.

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