The UMass Lowell baseball team (11-17, 3-6 America East) hosts NJIT (10-17, 2-7 AE) for their fourth conference series this weekend. Following a mixed performance last week, the River Hawks sit sixth in the conference standings. They recently won a non-conference game against Dartmouth 4-3, but lost their last two conference games to UAlbany after winning the first. Key players include Nicholas Solorzano, who leads in home runs and on-base plus slugging percentage, and Sean O'Leary, who tops the team in batting average.

By the Numbers
  • UMass Lowell is 11-17 overall and 3-6 in America East play.
  • O'Leary leads the team with a .292 batting average and 31 hits.
  • Solorzano has hit 4 home runs this season, ranking tied for 6th in the conference.
State of Play
  • UMass Lowell ranks 3rd in batting average in the America East at .263.
  • NJIT is coming off an 11-1 victory over Rider but rank 7th in the conference.
  • Hawks and Highlanders last faced off in 2025, with NJIT sweeping the series.
What's Next

As UMass Lowell approaches the series against NJIT, they aim to improve their conference standing and build momentum for the remainder of the season. The team needs to capitalize on their home advantage and focus on consistent pitching and hitting.

Bottom Line

To stay competitive in the America East, UMass Lowell must secure a series win against NJIT. Key performances from their leading hitters and pitchers will be essential for their success.