SMU Baseball: The Mustangs’ Season to Remember

It was a season to remember for the SMU baseball team From their come-from-behind victory in the conference tournament to their run in the NCAA tournament the Mustangs proved they were one of the best teams in the country. But what made this season so special? Here are five reasons why the SMU baseball team’s 2018 season will be remembered for years to come.

SMU Baseball: The Mustangs’ Season to Remember

It was a season to remember for the SMU Baseball Team The Mustangs finished the year with a school-record 49 wins, claimed their first American Athletic Conference regular season title, and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009.

But despite all of their success, the Mustangs’ season came to an end on Monday Night in heartbreaking fashion, as they fell to Florida State 8-7 in 11 innings in the Tallahassee regional final.

The loss capped off a memorable year for SMU, one that saw them achieve a number of firsts. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from the Mustangs’ 2018 campaign:

The Mustangs got off to a hot start to the season, winning 19 of their first 20 games. That included a stretch of 18 consecutive wins, which was the longest Winning Streak in school history.

SMU continued to roll through conference play finishing with a 20-4 record in The American to claim the regular season title. It was the first time that the Mustangs had ever won a conference title in baseball.

The Mustangs entered the NCAA tournament as The American’s automatic qualifier and were given the No. 2 seed in the Tallahassee regional. They won their first two games in Tallahassee to advance to the regional final, where they fell just short of victory against Florida State

The Mustangs’ incredible season

It was an incredible season for the SMU Mustangs baseball team They went undefeated in conference play and won the conference championship They then went on to win the NCAA Regional Tournament and the Super Regional tournament. The Mustangs lost in the College World Series but their season was one to remember.

The Mustangs’ magical run to the conference title

The SMU baseball team had a season to remember in 2020. After starting the season with a 5-5 record, the Mustangs went on an absolutely magical run to capture the conference title

The Mustangs started their Conference Schedule with a three-game series against Tulane. They won the first game of the series 9-5, but then dropped the next two games by scores of 6-5 and 4-2. It looked like Tulane was going to be the team to beat in the conference, but SMU had other plans.

The Mustangs went on an absolute tear through the rest of their conference schedule, winning 18 of their final 20 games. They swept Houston, UCF, and Memphis to close out the Regular Season and then went on to win the conference tournament

In the NCAA tournament SMU kept their hot streak alive, winning their first two games against UC Irvine and Florida State Unfortunately, their season came to an end in the regional final against Texas Tech but they had nothing to be ashamed of.

The 2020 SMU Baseball Team will go down as one of the best in school history. They were led by a group of seniors who refused to give up when things looked bleak early in the season. It was truly a special year for Mustang Baseball

The Mustangs’ thrilling postseason run

The 2019 SMU baseball season was one to remember. After finishing the regular season with a record of 38-24, the Mustangs went on to make an incredible run in the postseason. They won the American Athletic Conference tournament and then made it all the way to the NCAA Super Regional where they narrowly lost to Texas Tech

Throughout the season, the Mustangs were led by their strong pitching staff. Their ace, ErikEMiddleton, had a stellar season, posting a record of 10-3 with a 2.48 ERA. The Mustangs will certainly be looking to build on their success next season and make another deep run in the postseason.

The Mustangs’ magical season comes to an end

SMU’s 2019 baseball season came to an end on Tuesday night, as the Mustangs fell to Florida State in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional final. The loss brings an end to a special season for Head Coach Lindsey Meggs and his team, who overcame long odds to reach the regional final.

Entering the season, few expected much from the Mustangs, who were picked to finish last in the American Athletic Conference But SMU got off to a hot start, winning its first eight games of the season. The Mustangs kept winning throughout the year, eventually claiming the AAC Regular Season title.

SMU entered the NCAA tournament as a No. 4 seed, but proved its doubters wrong again by winning two games in the Tallahassee Regional. The Mustangs’ season came to an end with Tuesday’s loss, but it was still a campaign to remember for Meggs and his players.

The Mustangs’ season in review

It was a season to remember for the SMU Baseball team The Mustangs (45-15, 23-7 AAC) won the American Athletic Conference regular season and tournament titles and hosted an NCAA regional for the first time since 2009. SMU also reached the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history before falling to TCU.

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from SMU’s historic season:

– The Mustangs got off to a fast start, winning 12 of their first 13 games.
– SMU swept then-No. 3 Florida in a three-game series in February, one of four series wins over ranked opponents during the regular season
– The Mustangs won 17 straight games at one point, tied for the second-longest streak in school history.
– Junior right-hander Robert Healy was named AAC Pitcher of the Year after going 10-1 with a 1.90 ERA in 17 starts.
– Freshman slugger Jared Jones was named AAC Rookie of the Year after hitting .318 with 13 home runs and 52 RBIs.
– Senior closer Darrin Porter was named Aac Tournament MVP after recording two saves in three tournament wins.
– head coach Tim Jankovich was named AAC Coach of the Year after leading SMU to its first conference title since 1997.

The Mustangs’ season highlights

The SMU Mustangs had a season to remember in 2020. The team won a share of the Regular season American Athletic Conference title and then went on to win the AAC tournament Championship. The Mustangs’ season came to an end in the NCAA Regional Finals, but the team’s accomplishments this season are something that SMU fans will never forget. Here are some of the highlights from the Mustangs’ historic season:

-The Mustangs finished the regular season with a record of 35-24, which was good for a tie for first place in the AAC.

-SMU won the AAC Tournament Championship defeating Houston in the finals.

-The Mustangs made it to the NCAA Regional Finals, where they lost to eventual College World Series participant Florida State

-Several SMU players had spectacular seasons, including pitcher Bryce Reagan, who was named AAC Pitcher of the Year, and infielder Hunter Bishop, who was named AAC Player of the Year.

The Mustangs’ season in photos

This past season was one to remember for the SMU Mustangs baseball team The team made it all the way to the NCAA Tournament and while they didn’t take home the win, they gave fans a lot to be proud of. Check out some of our favorite photos from the season below.

The Mustangs’ season in video

SMU’s 2019 baseball season was special in many ways. Under the leadership of Head Coach Larry Brown the team had its best season in years, culminating in a trip to the NCAA tournament

The Mustangs’ season is chronicled in this video produced by SMU Athletics. It includes highlights from throughout the season, as well as interviews with coach Brown and some of the players.

The Mustangs’ season by the numbers

It was a season to remember for the SMU baseball team The Mustangs went 36-24 overall and 15-9 in conference play, finishing second in the American Athletic Conference behind only national powerhouse UCF. They also made their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2015, winning their first game against Indiana before ultimately falling to TCU in the regional semifinals.

Here’s a look at the Mustangs’ season by the numbers:

36: Total number of wins (regular season + postseason)
24: Regular season wins
15: Conference wins (second in AAC)
9: losses in conference play (tied for second fewest in AAC)
2: Second place finish in AAC (behind UCF)
1: NCAA Tournament appearance (first since 2015)
1: Win in NCAA tournament (defeated Indiana)