THE BASICS

Lesley University, 3 vs. Rivier University, 5

Records:
Lesley University Lynx (6-5, 3-1 NAC)
Rivier University Raiders (5-8, 1-1 GNAC)

Location: Lexington, MA - Minuteman High

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

THE LEAD — After their first win back in Massachusetts against Curry College, the Lynx headed into their home opener against the Rivier Raiders. The Raiders got out to an early lead, and for most of the game, their pitching held the Lynx back from doing anything about it. But in the late innings, Lesley started a comeback, but it was too little too late as they fell 5-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• With two outs in the top of the 1st, a Raider drew a four-pitch walk. The next man up tripled up the right field line to bring him in. The next man up hit a single up the line and scored a second run.

• In the bottom of the 1st, the Lynx loaded up the bases but weren't able to score

• The next few innings continued without much action.

• A hit batter and two walks loaded the bases for Rivier, but Lesley was able to get out unscathed.

• In the 5th, the Lynx walked two, then a bunt loaded up the bases. A single drove in two, and the Raiders were up 4-0.

• The 7th started with a double. A sacrifice bunt got him to third, and a single out to left gave Rivier another run.

• Anthony Nyhuis started the bottom of the inning, reaching second on an error. A groundout from Nathan Young got Nyhuis to third, and a wild pitch gave the Lynx their first run of the game.

• Lesley was able to shut down the Raiders' offense for the rest of the game.

• In the bottom of the 9th, the LYnx immediately got two outs, but then Andres Moreno singled to center. Logan Shudy and Caden Shott each walked on full counts to load the bases. Grant Bazinet smacked a single and drove in two.

• The Lynx ultimately lost 5-3.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• Thanks to Bazinet's last-minute single, he put up the best offensive performance against the Raiders' tough pitching. He went 1 for 3 with a walk but recorded two RBIs.

• On the mound, Payton Albin came in as a reliever and played the majority of the game. In his 5.0 innings, he allowed seven hits but only one run. He only walked one and struck out four.

• For the Raiders, Liam Stott went 3 for 4 with a double and a walk. He drove in a run and accounted for one himself.

• John Horgan got his first win of the season. He pitched 6.0 innings and only allowed two hits and two walks.

UP NEXT

• The Lynx will return to Minuteman for a doubleheader against UMaine-Farmington on Saturday March, 28. First pitch is set for Noon.

• The Raiders will head to Wenham to take on Gordon College tomorrow at 3 PM.