ECU knocks off Tennessee in extras, advances in Chapel Hill Regional

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — East Carolina opened the Chapel Hill Regional with a strong performance Friday, beating Tennessee 7-3 in 14 innings.

The Pirates broke the game open in the late innings to secure the win and advance in the NCAA Tournament regional.

With the win, ECU advances to the winner’s bracket and will play the winner of Game 2 on Saturday after the loser’s bracket game is completed.