David Lowery has joined the TLSN Board of Directors

David Lowery

David Lowery played for the Longhorns baseball team in 1989 and 1990. He was an infielder, primarily at third and second bases. In 1989, the Longhorns had an impressive run, finishing as runners-up in the College World Series to Wichita State. In the CWS he was selected to the All-tournament team. The infield consisted of:
1 – Steve Bethea
3 – David Lowery
6 – Craig Newkirk
8 – David Tollison
 

The 1989 team Holds The Record For Most Doubles (177). 

Longhorns on the All-Tournament team were :

David Lowery, Craig Newkirk, Arthur Butcher, Scott Bryant

1988- 1989- 54-18 The year of the injuries finished 2nd in the SWC but was runner-up for the national championship. The pitching staff was injury-riddled, but the Horns’ hitting ability was winning games. Still, the Horns made the CWS tournament and came close to winning the national championship, finally losing to Wichita State.  Texas was undefeated in CWS tournament play, but a new ruling that allowed only one game to decide the National championship cost the Horns the title.  Horns entered the CWS with a 51-17 record. This Team Holds The Record For Most Doubles (177). 

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