The NJIT baseball team defeated UMass Lowell 14-11, taking an early lead and holding off a late-game rally. After scoring five runs in the first inning, led by Austin Francis and Jack Stead, the Highlanders continued to build their lead throughout the game. Despite a strong ninth-inning comeback from the River Hawks, NJIT's Brendan Opat secured the win with a final out. Stead had a standout performance with three hits, three RBIs, and three runs scored, and the Highlanders collectively achieved 13 hits in the game.

By the Numbers
  • The Highlanders scored five runs in the first inning.
  • Jack Stead recorded three RBIs and scored three times in the game.
State of Play
  • The Highlanders had a total of 13 hits during the game.
  • Brendan Opat recorded his first save of the season.
What's Next

NJIT will face Monmouth in an upcoming mid-week game on Tuesday, the 14th, with a start time of 3:00 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Highlanders demonstrated offensive strength and resilience, moving forward with momentum into their next matchup, which will be crucial as they aim to capitalize on their recent success.