Topic: WV METRONEWS: Wilson - #7 Herd upsets #2 UAB 4-0 in C-USA Tourney

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BOCA RATON, Fla.– Marshall began the defense of its Conference USA Tournament Championship with a 4-0 upset over second seeded UAB. The Herd broke open a pitcher’s duel with four-run fifth inning.

Marshall ran its record to 3-0 against UAB in postseason play, and secured a spot in the semifinals.

The Herd scored all four runs in a fifth inning rally. Marshall loaded the bases with one out in the top of the fifth, setting the table for Shaelynn Braxton and Savanah Webster. Braxton delivered a two-run single, then Webster followed suit with a hit of her own to drive in two more runs and give Marshall a 4-0 lead.

That was more than enough for Jordan Dixon, who was masterful in the circle for The Herd. Dixon struck out nine and walked just one in the complete game win.

Sophomore Kaelynn Greene pushed the Herd’s single-season hits record to 79 in today’s ball game after going 2-for-4.

Marshall plays again Friday at 1:45 p.m.

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