The Monmouth University baseball team suffered a heavy defeat against NJIT, losing 17-5 in a nonconference matchup. The Hawks initially took a 4-0 lead in the first inning, thanks to key hits and an error from NJIT. However, NJIT responded dramatically, sending 17 players to the plate in the second inning and scoring 13 runs, which shifted the momentum permanently. Monmouth managed to score a run in the fourth, but NJIT sealed the victory with three more runs in the fifth inning.

By the Numbers
  • NJIT scored 13 runs in the second inning alone.
  • Nick Lovarco notched his 11th multi-hit game of the season.
State of Play
  • Monmouth's Simmi Whitehill extended his reached base streak to 33 games.
  • Drew Yagodzinskie took the loss, allowing 10 runs in 1.1 innings pitched.
What's Next

The Hawks will look to bounce back as they host the University of Pennsylvania on April 15 at 3 p.m.

Bottom Line

Monmouth must address defensive issues and pitching performance to improve their chances in the upcoming games after a tough loss against NJIT.