For the tenth time in its storied history, Texas Longhorns baseball will make its way to the super regional round of the postseason.

But accomplishing that feat, finalized by Texas’ thrilling come-from-behind 3-2 win over Indiana in Sunday’s Regional Final, became a landmark moment for head coach David Pierce and his program.

It marks the first time Pierce had guided a program to the super regionals in his career. But it was also vindication for a team vying for its first trip to the...