VESTAL, N.Y. – Visiting UMass Lowell (20-12, 8-0 AE) clubbed three home runs on its way to a 6-3 win over Binghamton (14-21, 3-8 AE) in an America East softball game on Sunday morning at the Bearcats Sports Complex softball facility. With the victory, the River Hawks sweep the three-game series and remain in sole possession of first place in the conference.
 
Freshman second baseman Marissa Braito went 3-for-4 for the second time this weekend. In the process, she finished the series against UMass Lowell 6-for-11 (.545) and scored four times. The three hits ties her career high.
 
Sophomore first baseman Madison Germano went 2-for-4 on Sunday and drove in a pair of runs. She tied her career highs for both hits and RBI in a game.
 
The River Hawks, however, used the long ball to blow open the game. Casey Harding opened the scoring with a three-run home run in the top of the second inning. The River Hawks added a run later in the frame and three innings later, Maria Moccio belted a solo home run, stretching their lead to 5-0.
 
The Bearcats came back with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Sophomore outfielder Lauren Martinez scored on a fielding error and Germano singled home Braito.
 
In the top of the seventh inning, however, Sarah Siteman led off with a homer, giving UMass Lowell an important insurance run.
 
Germano trimmed the deficit to 6-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning with her second RBI single of the game. The Bearcats, however, left the tying run at the plate when the game ended.
 
Kaysee Talcik improved to 7-5 with the victory while Lovina Capria nailed down her first save of the year. Junior pitcher Rayn Gibson took the loss, dropping her record to 7-10.
 
Sophomore shortstop Makayla Alvarez finished the series against the River Hawks 3-for-10 (.300).
 
Binghamton returns to action on Thursday with a 3 p.m. non-conference doubleheader at Bucknell.