Twenty-one members of the BYU baseball team earned Big 12 Conference academic awards, according to an announcement from BYU Athletics on June 30, 2026. The honors recognized student-athletes for their performance in the classroom during the 2026 season.
Baseball Season Performance
The academic recognition follows a season of mixed results for the Cougars on the diamond. As noted in a June 11, 2026, season review, BYU entered the year picked to finish 13th in the Big 12 Preseason Poll but ultimately finished the regular season tied for eighth place in league play.
The team ended its overall 2026 campaign with a record of 28-28, posting a conference record of 14-16.
Individual Academic Honors
Individual academic achievements were also highlighted earlier in the summer. On June 2, 2026, BYU Athletics announced that four baseball student-athletes—Bryker Hurdsman, Ashton Johnson, Matt Hansen, and Cayson Bell—were named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators.
May Matchup Results
The baseball team's schedule in May 2026 included notable matchups against high-ranking opponents. The program secured a 5-4 victory against No. 14 Kansas at Miller Park in Provo on May 16, though they later lost to the same opponent 6-7 on May 15.
During a trip to Surprise, Arizona, the Cougars recorded an 18-8 win over Texas Tech on May 19 before falling 9-13 to Baylor on May 20.
Softball Program Context
While the baseball program's academic and athletic updates were prominent in mid-2026, BYU's softball program also maintained records for 2026 Big 12 statistics and season performance.
