In an upset, the No. 12 USC Trojans lost to the Long Beach State Dirtbags 5-3 in an NCAA baseball game held at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, California, on February 13, 2026. The Trojans struggled to find their rhythm, particularly on the mound, as Long Beach State's pitcher Caleb Anderson dominated with nine strikeouts and allowed only one hit over six innings. The Dirtbags struck first with a two-RBI double from Kaiden Smaka in the first inning and continued to build their lead with additional runs in the fourth inning. USC's offense finally came alive in the seventh, with a two-run home run from Augie Lopez, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. This loss brings USC's overall record to 30-8 and marks their fifth consecutive loss on the road. The Trojans are set to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who have an impressive home record of 16-1, in their next series from April 17 to April 19.