Avery Barstad

Avery Barstad

Joined: Jan 11, 2026

Avery Barstad is a staff writer for the Texas Longhorns in SI. She attends the University of Texas at Austin, where she is a journalism major and a sports analytics and business minor. She also covers the women’s swim and dive team for The Daily Texan. Barstad is from Dallas and loves to attend Dallas Stars and Cowboys games while visiting home. You can find her on X @AveryBarst86215.

Baseball and US flag patch on a baseball glove before the top of the sixth inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle stands in the dugout ahead of the Lone Star Showdown.

The Harwich Mariners' Aiden Robbins (Seton Hall) celebrates after hitting a home run.

Texas infielder Ethan Mendoza is greeted in the dugout in the third round of the SEC Baseball Tournament.

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle stands in the dugout ahead of the Lone Star Showdown.

Baseball

Texas’ undefeated start and dominant arms continue to validate its place among college baseball’s elite.

The Michigan State team celebrates the go-ahead run as the Spartans defeated the Louisville Cardinals 4–3.

Baseball

Behind seven dominant innings from Dylan Volantis, Texas’ red-hot pitching staff delivered another statement shutout.

Michigan State pitcher Tommy Szczepanski celebrates after the final out as the Louisville Cardinals baseball fell 4–3 to the Michigan State Spartans.

Baseball

One night after a quiet performance, Aiden Robbins responded with a cycle that powered Texas through a tight pitchers’ duel.

Michigan State catcher Adam Broski scores the go-ahead run in the eighth inning against the Louisville Cardinals.

Baseball

Texas secured its fifth straight win Friday night at Disch-Falk Field

Michigan State pitcher Tommy Szczepanski celebrates after the final out as the Louisville Cardinals baseball fell 4–3 to the Michigan State Spartans.

Baseball

Fresh off a statement road series win, Michigan State brings an early-season challenge to the Forty Acres

Baseball and US flag patch on a baseball glove before the top of the sixth inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, Feb 14, 2026.

Baseball

From modified basketball shoes to a standout first outing, Texas freshman Sam Cozart is already carving out a role in the bullpen

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle stands in the dugout ahead of the Lone Star Showdown.

Baseball

No. 3 Texas Baseball turned an early deficit into another run-rule victory at Disch-Falk Field

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle stands in the dugout ahead of the Lone Star Showdown.

Baseball

Longhorns break it open in fifth inning, cruise past Lamar in 14-4 win.

Texas infielder Ethan Mendoza forces out Tennessee designated hitter Levi Clark at the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

After a strong opening series, the Longhorns welcome Lamar to UFCU Disch-Falk Field for their first midweek game

Texas infielder Ethan Mendoza after scoring the first run in the game with Tennessee at the SEC Baseball Tournament.

Texas second baseman Ethan Mendoza shows the payoff of offseason work with a standout series

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian arrives at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Longhorns could be eyeing one final defensive addition as portal standout weighs his options

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle stands in the dugout ahead of the Lone Star Showdown

The Longhorns begin a highly anticipated season with Omaha aspirations and one of the nation’s deepest rosters