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ECU Advances in AAC Tournament with Dramatic 5-4 Win on Dixon Williams' Steal

May 25, 2024, 04:16 PM

East Carolina University (ECU) secured a dramatic 5-4 walk-off victory against Wichita State in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament semifinal. The Pirates, trailing 4-2 in the bottom of the 9th inning, rallied with three runs to clinch the win. The game-winning moment came when Dixon Williams executed a straight steal of home, catching the Wichita State pitcher off guard. This victory keeps ECU alive in the tournament and sets up a rematch against Wichita State later in the day. ECU's head coach, Cliff Godwin, will return from a two-game suspension to lead the team in the bracket final.