’s hopes of winning its first regular season conference title since 2004 are still alive.
The Knights’ offense exploded for six runs on six hits in the third inning as UCF defeated USF 9-1 Friday in front of an announced crowd of 1,776 at the UCF Baseball Complex.
Starting pitcher Chris Williams threw seven shutout innings, allowing three hits, and picked up his fourth win of the season.
It also was the Knights’ first win over their in-state rival this season in five contests.
In a must-win game, Williams picked a great time to have arguably his best career start.