
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.

Rice survived a late surge from Wichita State to win 5‑4, with Webb’s clutch home run and three RBIs sealing the comeback.

Wichita State held a 4-2 lead late in the game before Rice erupted for two runs in the bottom of the ninth, capped by a throwing error that allowed Jacob Devenny to score the winning run.

Identical records, distinct strengths, and a broadcasted clash in Florida set the stage for a high‑stakes conference championship.

A dramatic tenth‑inning surge propelled Wichita State past South Florida, securing the seventh seed and setting up a clash with Florida Atlantic.

Jevin Relaford’s single in the tenth inning capped a dramatic comeback as South Florida edged Wichita State 7-6.

A late‑inning rally and a clutch grounder defined a 7‑6 victory for South Florida over Wichita State, setting up a Saturday showdown.

Wichita State was held to two hits in a 4-1 defeat, with Nathan Early’s sixth‑inning homer sealing the win for USF.