The UMass Lowell River Hawks fell to Boston College Eagles, 8-3, in their first game of the weekend. Despite an early lead fueled by a two-run single from Alex Luccini and a triple from Carlos Martinez, the River Hawks struggled defensively as the Eagles responded with a grand slam in the fourth inning. Head Coach Nick Barese emphasized the need for stronger offensive performance moving forward. The game turned in the fourth inning, defining the outcome.

By the Numbers
  • UMass Lowell led 3-0 before Boston College scored eight unanswered runs.
  • Alex Luccini recorded 2 RBIs, while Carlos Martinez had 1 triple and 1 RBI.
State of Play
  • The River Hawks are now 17-31 overall, with an 8-13 conference record.
  • Boston College improved their record to 24-26 after this victory.
What's Next

The River Hawks will play their final home game against Boston College on Sunday, May 11, looking to rebound from this loss. The team aims to improve offensive performance and secure a win to close out senior weekend.

Bottom Line

To turn their season around, UMass Lowell must enhance their offensive execution and capitalize on scoring opportunities. A stronger performance is critical as they approach the final games of the season.