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Baseball Marcus Morgan

Trojans upset MACU to advance to NSAC Semi Finals.

Box Score May 2nd, 2024(Wilson, NC)

The Trojans baseball team entered the NSAC Tournament as the #3 Seed.  They opened the tournament vs #2 MACU with freshman Gavin Stevens getting the start on the mound. The Trojans opened the scoring in the third inning. Dawsyn Hock hit a double to the right field wall scoring two runs. Holding on to a two run lead, the Trojans would add to the lead in the sixth inning. Victor Johnson hit a double scoring Gene Ligon. Avante Banks extended the lead with a sacrifice fly scoring Jamari Pooler. Next batter following Banks RBI would be Jimmyll Williams who doubled to plate Johnson giving the Trojans a 5-0 lead. Gavin would continue to keep the Trojans in control throwing the complete game as he has a shutout going into the ninth inning. He would walk away with a 5-2 victory striking out 8, scattering 5 hits. Terrance McGowan collected to hits to lead the offense. The Trojans now face Lighthouse Christian today at 12pm. Winner advances to the championship. The loser will have to face Newport News Apprentice in a 4pm elimination game.
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Players Mentioned

Avante Banks

#2 Avante Banks

OF
5' 9"
Junior
Dawsyn Hock

#4 Dawsyn Hock

C
6' 0"
Graduate Student
Jamari Pooler

#14 Jamari Pooler

IF/OF
6' 0"
Junior
Victor Johnson

#16 Victor Johnson

OF
5' 9"
Sophomore
Jimmyll Williams

#18 Jimmyll Williams

IF/OF
5' 9"
Freshman
Gavin Stevens

#23 Gavin Stevens

RHP
6' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Avante Banks

#2 Avante Banks

5' 9"
Junior
OF
Dawsyn Hock

#4 Dawsyn Hock

6' 0"
Graduate Student
C
Jamari Pooler

#14 Jamari Pooler

6' 0"
Junior
IF/OF
Victor Johnson

#16 Victor Johnson

5' 9"
Sophomore
OF
Jimmyll Williams

#18 Jimmyll Williams

5' 9"
Freshman
IF/OF
Gavin Stevens

#23 Gavin Stevens

6' 3"
Freshman
RHP
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