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Senior Ellis Garcia from Elmwood Park, N.J., joins an elite group of America East players on the Division I All‑ECAC Team after a standout year that topped the conference in OPS and earned him First Team All‑America East honors.
The Retrievers battled back from a seven-run deficit but could not overcome Maine’s late surge, ending their season with a 29-24 record.
The Retrievers erupted for 20 hits and a 9-0 victory, highlighted by Melton’s record-tying performance and Robinson’s efficient shutout.
A 5‑4 loss to Maine in the America East tournament puts UMBC on the brink, but a strong pitching performance and key hits keep their hopes alive for a rematch with UMass Lowell.
Senior Ehi Okojie was named the America East’s Len Harlow Player of the Year, while Coach Liam Bowen shared Co‑Coach of the Year honors as the Retrievers finished second in the conference and prepare to meet the top seed in Binghamton on Thursday.
The Retrievers erased a four‑run deficit, driven by timely hitting and clutch relief work, to claim the second seed and a tournament bye.
UMBC’s baseball team exploded for 17 runs, with Ehi Okojie’s three‑hit, six‑RBI performance leading a balanced attack that also featured a pinch‑hit homer by Nolan Kutney and strong outing from Zach Robinson.
UMBC’s final non‑conference matchup against Towson delivered drama, a 6‑5 win in 11 innings and standout performances from Anthony Mascuilli, Ehi Okojie and Sergio Droz, while the team’s series at Bryant slipped away in the ninth.