
UMBC Baseball Completes Rally to Topple NJIT and Lock Up America East No.2 Seed
The Retrievers erased a four‑run deficit, driven by timely hitting and clutch relief work, to claim the second seed and a tournament bye.
May 16, 2026
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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 baseball squad closes its regular season against NJIT in a series that could lock in a top seed and influence postseason momentum.

A late‑inning grand slam handed Towson a 9‑8 victory over UMBC, leaving the Retrievers to regroup before a home series against NJIT.