Sophomore Carter Higgins delivered a pivotal two-run homer in the seventh inning, leading the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 7-5 victory over the UMass Boston Beacons in a Little East Conference baseball game. Junior Carson Black earned the win, improving to 5-0, while Peter Keblinsky secured his second save with a scoreless ninth inning. The Huskies jumped to an early lead, but the Beacons tied the game in the seventh before Higgins' decisive hit reclaimed the lead for Southern Maine.

By the Numbers
  • Carson Black: 7.0 IP, 6 hits, 3 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
  • Carter Higgins: 1 home run, 2 RBIs in the seventh inning.
State of Play
  • Southern Maine leads the Little East Conference with a record of 9-1.
  • UMass Boston's record stands at 5-3 in conference play.
What's Next

The Huskies are set to host Endicott College on Wednesday at 3:30 PM and face Bowdoin College on Thursday at 7:00 PM, looking to continue their winning streak.

Bottom Line

This game showcased the Huskies' resilience and ability to respond under pressure, highlighting their potential as strong contenders in the conference moving forward.