In the opening game of the series between Northeastern and UNCW, the Seahawks secured an 11-5 victory after an early lead, including a four-run first inning. UNCW held NU to just one hit through the first four innings and extended their lead to 11-0 by the sixth inning. It marked just the third game this season where a team scored more than 10 runs against NU. Despite a late rally by the Huskies with five runs in the ninth, including contributions from Sirota, Lane, and Walsh, the Seahawks emerged victorious. The teams are set to face off again on Youth Day at Friedman Diamond.

By the Numbers
  • UNCW Pitching: W - RJ Sales (7-2), L - Gigliotti, Jake (4-2)
  • UNCW Batting: 2B - Jac Croom 1, Trevor Marsh 1; HR - Tanner Thach 1, Trevor Marsh 2; RBI - Aiden Evans 2, Tanner Thach 3, Trevor Marsh 3, Kevin Jones 1
Yes, But

The Huskies faced a significant deficit for the season, allowing 11 runs in the game.

State of Play
  • UNCW took a dominant lead early in the game, securing a substantial advantage.
  • The Huskies struggled to contain UNCW's offense, with just one hit through the first four innings.
  • Northeastern faced challenges with their pitching, resulting in a strong performance by the Seahawks' batters.
What's Next

The Huskies and Seahawks are set to have a rematch on Youth Day at Friedman Diamond following the first game's outcome.

Bottom Line

Despite a late rally, Northeastern Huskies fell short in the opening game against UNCW, highlighting the challenges faced by the team against a dominant opponent.