ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine softball team was defeated by the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 7-2, on Wednesday afternoon at Kessock Field.
Maine: 2 UMass Lowell: 7
In the top of the first inning, the River Hawks scored one run on a triple to deep right. The Black Bears cut down a runner at home saving a run. After one the first, Maine trailed 1-0.
 
The Black Bears scored one run in the bottom of the second when Izzy Nieblas doubled to center field. After two innings, the score was tied 1-1.
 
UMass Lowell regained the lead with a three-run opposite field home run. After the top of the third inning, Maine trailed 4-1. The River Hawks added a single run in the fourth, fifth, and seventh inning.  After the top of seventh, the score was 7-1 UMass Lowell.
 
The Black Bears scored one in the bottom of the seventh, but it was not enough. Maine fell 7-2 in the America East contest.
 
Notes:

• Emily Reid (2-8), Alexandra Gruitch, and Caitlin Fallon both appeared in the game. They allowed seven earned and struck out five as a unit.
• Kennedy Priest, Grace McGouldrick, Jasmine Gray, Izzy Nieblas, and Keely Clark all recorded a hit.

Next: The Black Bears will return to the diamond this Saturday against UMBC. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 pm.
 
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