The Lafayette baseball team was defeated by Villanova, 17-5, at Kamine Stadium after the Wildcats secured the win with an 11-run top of the ninth, following a competitive first eight innings.

By the Numbers
  • Villanova scored 11 runs in the top of the ninth inning.
  • Lafayette tied the game at 5-5 in the sixth inning.
Yes, But

The game saw a back-and-forth battle between both teams until Villanova's 11-run explosion in the ninth.

State of Play
  • Villanova took the lead in the seventh inning with an RBI-single.
  • The Leopards tied the game at 5-5 in the sixth inning.
  • The game marked Lafayette's defeat against Villanova.
What's Next

The Leopards will face rival Lehigh in their next game, starting at noon on Wednesday due to expected inclement weather.

Bottom Line

Villanova's dominant ninth inning secured a decisive win against Lafayette in a game dominated by back-and-forth scoring until the late stages, with Lafayette now gearing up for a matchup against Lehigh.