NJIT baseball team secured a 7-6 victory against UMBC in America East action at Yogi Berra Stadium, coming from behind to claim their fifth home win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • NJIT won 5 out of 7 home games this season.
  • Joe Georgini faced the minimum six UMBC hitters in the eighth and ninth innings.
Yes, But

UMBC initially took a 4-0 lead with two runs in the second and third innings.

State of Play
  • NJIT claimed their first lead in the seventh inning with a four-run rally.
  • Veteran Joe Georgini's stellar performance on the mound secured the victory for NJIT.
  • NJIT and UMBC have a scheduled game two at Yogi Berra Stadium on Saturday.
What's Next

The NJIT baseball team will face UMBC in game two of the series at Yogi Berra Stadium on Saturday.

Bottom Line

NJIT's comeback win against UMBC showcases their resilience and ability to secure crucial victories at home, setting the stage for an exciting series continuation.