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Auburn Advances to SEC Tournament Semifinals with 7-0 Victory Over Texas A&M
5/23/2026, 12:45:06 PM
Quarterfinal Result: Auburn Defeats Texas A&M 7-0
On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Auburn Tigers defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 7–0 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinal at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama. Texas A&M entered as the No. 3 seed; Auburn was the No. 6 seed. The win moved Auburn to the semifinals for the first time since 2003.
Background & Context
Texas A&M earned a double-bye after posting a 39-13 regular-season record, while Auburn also entered with a 39-13 record as the No. 6 seed. The teams had met three times earlier, with Auburn winning the series finale 4-3 on a four-run effort by Hacopian. A torrential downpour on Friday forced a half-hour delay, pushing the game’s start to approximately 8:25 p.m., as announced by league officials.
Timeline of the Game
- ~8:25 p.m.: Game begins after weather delay.
- 1st inning: Bub Terrell’s double scores Ethin Bingaman for a 1-0 lead.
- 2nd inning: Mason McCraine leadoff home run, followed by singles by Taylor Belza and Bristol Carter and a double, producing four runs and a 5-0 advantage.
- 3rd–5th innings: No scoring; Texas A&M fails to record a hit.
- 6th inning: Chris Rembert’s opposite-field double drives in Bristol Carter, raising the score to 6-0.
- 7th inning: Ethin Bingaman solo home run (410 ft) extends the lead to 7-0.
- Pitching change: Starter Andreas Alvarez (3 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K) is relieved by LJ Cormier (4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 9 K).
- 8th inning: Cormier records a strikeout after an ABS challenge overturns a ball call.
- 9th inning: Auburn closes with three outs, preserving the shutout.
Data & Statistics
Auburn recorded eight hits (including two home runs), scored seven runs, and committed no errors. Texas A&M managed two hits and one error. Auburn pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts (Alvarez 6, Cormier 9) and six walks. The Tigers produced six extra-base hits and held the Aggies hitless for three innings.
Key Figures & Performances
- Andreas Alvarez – starter, 3 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K.
- LJ Cormier – reliever, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 9 K.
- Mason McCraine – leadoff home run.
- Bub Terrell – double that produced the opening run.
- Chris Rembert – double that drove in the sixth run.
- Ethin Bingaman – solo home run in the seventh inning.
Why It Matters
The victory gives Auburn its first semifinal appearance since 2003 and its first multi-win showing at Hoover since 2018. It also follows Auburn’s first SEC Tournament win since 2023, marking a resurgence in postseason performance. Advancing to face Arkansas positions the Tigers for a potential berth in the championship game.
Official Statements & Responses
- “Auburn baseball is moving on to the SEC Tournament semifinals after defeating Texas A&M, 7-0, on Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Alabama.” — Auburn Athletics.
- “The game’s start was delayed to approximately 8:25 p.m. due to inclement weather, as announced by league officials.” — SEC Tournament officials (Montgomery Advertiser).
Verbatim Quotes
- “Auburn baseball is moving on to the SEC Tournament semifinals after defeating Texas A&M, 7-0, on Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Alabama The Tigers were fueled by strong pitching for the second game in a row as starter Andreas Alvarez and reliever LJ Cormier combined to give up just two hits to the Aggies on Friday while striking out 13 batters and posting a strike rate of 60%.” — Auburn Athletics
- “Auburn baseball is moving on to the SEC Tournament semifinals after defeating Texas A&M, 7-0, on Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Alabama The Tigers were fueled by strong pitching for the second game in a row as starter Andreas Alvarez and reliever LJ Cormier combined to give up just two hits to the Aggies on Friday while striking out 13 batters and posting a strike rate of 60%.” — Auburn Wire
- “However, Cormier shook it off and struck out the next two batters, forcing a ground ball for the third out to accomplish a similar feat that Andreas Alvarez did in the 3rd inning Texas A&M in the 7th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 2 LOB Freshman Ethin Bingaman smashed his 11th home run of the season in the 7th inning, sending the baseball 410 feet over the left field wall to extend Auburn's lead to 7-0.” — Auburn Wire
- “Auburn now has three final chances to add to its lead as we head to the 9th.” — Auburn Wire
- “HOOVER — Auburn baseball's SEC Tournament quarterfinal contest against 3-seed Texas A&M has been impacted by weather, as the league announced the first of two games on Friday, May 22, was delayed.” — Montgomery Advertiser
- “The win against LSU marked Auburn's first victory at the SEC Tournament since 2023, and the same result against Texas A&M would give the Tigers their first multi-win appearance in Hoover since 2018.” — Montgomery Advertiser
What’s Next
Auburn will meet the Arkansas Razorbacks in the semifinal on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT. A win would send the Tigers to the SEC Tournament championship game.
