A decisive finish to the regular season
The University of Maine baseball squad completed a sweeping victory over UAlbany in their final regular‑season matchup, securing an 11‑6 win that underscored the team's resilience and offensive firepower.
Early in the game, Hunter St. Denis ignited the scoring with a two‑run home run in the first inning, while Juju Stevens followed with a three‑run double in the second, putting the Black Bears firmly in control.
The momentum continued into the seventh frame, where Albert De La Rosa drew a bases‑loaded walk, Quinn Murphy delivered a bases‑clearing double, and Nic Pepe singled home two runs, extending the lead and sealing the win.
On the mound, starter Thomas Stabley surrendered four runs over three innings, but relief efforts from Tommy Martin, Brennan Rumpf and Sebastian Holt kept the opposition at bay, with Rumpf earning the win and Holt preserving a scoreless final inning.
The Black Bears finished the regular season with a 21‑30 overall record and a 14‑10 mark in conference play, setting the stage for a showdown with UAlbany in the America East Tournament scheduled for May 20.