Creighton Baseball Secures Historic Walk-Off Victory in NCAA Tournament
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In a thrilling showdown, Creighton baseball clinched its first-ever walk-off victory in NCAA Tournament history, defeating North Dakota State 11-10. The dramatic win propels the Bluejays (43-15) to the Fayetteville Regional Final, where they will face top-seeded Arkansas tonight at 8 p.m. CT.
Creighton initially established a commanding 10-3 lead but faced a fierce comeback from the Bison, who tied the game with seven consecutive runs. However, North Dakota State’s season ended abruptly as they were left seeking their first regional final berth as a Division I program.
Reliever Garrett Langrell shone in the ninth inning, striking out the side to keep the Bison scoreless. In a nail-biting finale, Connor Capece’s infield single and advanced to second on a throwing error. Following a sacrifice bunt by Dakota Duffalo and a pinch running substitution, Kyle Hess delivered the game-winning hit, solidifying Creighton’s victory.
Now, the Bluejays aim for their first Super Regional appearance since 1991, needing two wins over Arkansas to achieve this long-sought milestone.
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