Massachusetts baseball lost a close match to Kent State, 9-8, at Murren Family Field. This defeat brings UMass to a record of 5-10 overall and 1-8 in the Mid-American Conference, while Kent State improves to 18-4 and 8-1 in the league. Will Briggs notably contributed to UMass' efforts with three home runs and a career-best three RBI. The game featured multiple lead changes, with UMass mounting a late comeback that ultimately fell short.

By the Numbers
  • Will Briggs had 3 home runs, 3 RBI, and scored 4 runs.
  • Ty Fox went 4-for-5 with 2 RBI and 1 run.
State of Play
  • UMass scored two runs in the seventh and three in the eighth to narrow the deficit.
  • The final inning saw UMass attempt a comeback after a 9-7 score but ultimately missed the win.
What's Next

UMass baseball will play a midweek game against UAlbany on Tuesday, March 24, at 3 p.m. in Albany, New York, looking to bounce back from this tight loss.

Bottom Line

The Minutemen showed resilience with a late-game charge but ultimately need to capitalize on scoring opportunities to secure wins moving forward.