Memphis Advances to Face UTSA
The No. 5 seed Memphis Tigers defeated No. 4 UAB 7‑3 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, moving forward in the tournament.
Their next test will be a Friday night matchup against the No. 1 seed UTSA Roadrunners, scheduled for May 22 after the East Carolina‑Rice game concludes.
UAB, now slated for the elimination bracket, will meet the loser of the East Carolina and Rice series on the same day.
Offensively, Brady Waugh ignited the Tigers with a two‑run single, while Tyler Harrington, Marcus Smith and Freddy Rodriguez added crucial hits that stretched the lead.
On the mound, David Case delivered eight efficient innings, allowing only three runs on seven hits, while Bredan Conner took the loss after surrendering four runs on six hits over 5.2 frames.
The Tigers also benefited from contributions by Andrew Hunt, Carson Fair, James Smith IV, Shane Cox and Chase Ingram, underscoring the team’s depth.
With the tournament format now clear, Memphis aims to capitalize on its momentum as it chases the championship title.