Monmouth University baseball claimed a 6-3 victory over Elon University, scoring three late runs to secure the win in CAA competition. The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning when the Hawks struck first. After exchanging runs with Elon, Monmouth scored three times in the final two innings, highlighted by Nick Lovarco and Simmi Whitehill鈥檚 contributions. Kevin Opanel sealed the victory by finishing the game in relief, allowing just one run over three innings.

By the Numbers
  • Simmi Whitehill extended his on-base streak to 22 games.
  • Monmouth secured their 4th consecutive win in CAA road play.
  • The team stole six bases, tied for the second-most in a game this season.
State of Play
  • Monmouth improved to 8-3 in CAA play after this win.
  • The team is two wins shy of their total wins in CAA from last season.
What's Next

The Hawks will continue their series with Elon on Saturday, March 28, aiming to build on their recent success and expand their CAA standings after this victory.

Bottom Line

Monmouth's ability to capitalize in late-game situations demonstrates their resilience and improves their standing in the CAA, establishing a trend that could define their season.