The UMass Lowell River Hawks fell to the UAlbany Great Danes 7-2 in the second game of the series at Edward A. LeLacheur Park. Junior Scott Donahue led the River Hawks with two doubles, an RBI, and a run, while pitcher Frankie DeMaro showcased solid relief with three strikeouts and no runs allowed. UAlbany surged ahead with six runs in the first three innings, then maintained their lead despite late efforts from UMass Lowell.

By the Numbers
  • UMass Lowell falls to 11-16 overall, 3-5 in America East play.
  • Scott Donahue went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored.
  • Frankie DeMaro pitched 3.1 innings of scoreless relief, striking out three.
State of Play
  • UAlbany scored three runs in the first inning, establishing early dominance.
  • UMass Lowell managed to score only two runs despite having opportunities with runners on base.
  • The teams are tied at 3-5 in the America East standings after this game.
What's Next

The River Hawks will look to bounce back in the series finale against UAlbany, set for April 4 at 1 p.m. They will attempt to improve their record and secure a win to gain momentum in the series.

Bottom Line

Despite individual highlights, UMass Lowell's inability to capitalize on scoring chances and early defensive lapses led to their defeat. The upcoming game offers a critical opportunity for the River Hawks to regroup and take a stand in the series.