
Shockers Fall Short in Semifinal, East Carolina Advances to Championship
A thrilling 14‑12 victory over UAB was followed by a 13‑3 defeat to East Carolina, ending the Shockers’ 2026 campaign.
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A thrilling 14‑12 victory over UAB was followed by a 13‑3 defeat to East Carolina, ending the Shockers’ 2026 campaign.

A back‑and‑forth contest at BayCare Ballpark ended with Wichita State pulling ahead in the eighth inning, securing a 14‑12 win and a future clash with East Carolina for the championship.

UAB overcame a late deficit to defeat No. 3 Rice 9-6 in the 2026 American Baseball Championship, advancing to face either Memphis or Wichita State in the next round.

The Memphis Tigers secured a 7‑3 victory over UAB, setting up a Friday clash with the No. 1 UTSA Roadrunners.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s baseball squad is back in the American Baseball Championship, opening play on Thursday at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, with live coverage on ESPN+ and the Varsity Sports Network.

UAB edged UTSA 7-6 in the first game of their series, with Mason Steele delivering eight‑plus innings and the Blazers’ offense firing on all cylinders.