In crisp performance that didn’t feature the same midweek drama as recent games against SEC opponents, the No. 14 Texas Longhorns came out with a workmanlike 3-1 victory over the Rice Owls at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Tuesday evening.
Head coach David Pierce afford freshman right-hander Ty Madden his fourth start of the season in and important appearance for Cypress Ranch product. After significant struggles in his last two appearances, Madden needed to prove that he could throw with velocity after seeing a recent dip that coincided with shoulder issues.
Madden came through, getting back up into the 90s with his fastball and striking out three during 3.