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College Sports Communicators announced the 2025‑26 Academic All‑District® Baseball Team, honoring top student‑athletes for their performance and academic achievement. Derek Paris, a UMBC standout, is now a CSC Academic All‑America® finalist and will contend for national 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.
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.