VESTAL, N.Y. - The Bryant University softball team is set to face top-seeded Binghamton at 11:00 am on Thursday after defeating UMass Lowell in the first game of the America East Playoffs.

The Particulars
Wednesday
Opponent: #1 Binghamton
Date: Thursday, May. 8
Location: Bearcats Softball Complex (Vestal, N.Y.)
Times: 11:00 AM
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats

Series History

• The Bulldogs are 2-10 all-time against the Bearcats and have lost the last six matchups, including being swept in Vestal earlier this season.

Bulldogs Notes and Notables

• Makenna Coleman went 3-3 with three doubles and three RBI in the victory over UMass Lowell. She now has a career-high 14 doubles this season.
• Sam Rohwer tied her career-high with a 4-4 performance earlier on Thursday. She now has 51 hits, the first time in her career she has tallied 50+.
• Lexi Powell picked up her fourth win of the season and third against AE opponents. She has 25 strikeouts in conference play.
• The Bulldogs improved to 3-4 all-time in the AE Tournament.

Scouting the Bearcats

• Binghamton heads into the tournament as the No. 1 seed after finishing the season with a 33-12 overall record and AE record of 16-2.
• The Bearcats took home all four major awards: Elisa Allen (Player of the Year), Brianna Roberts (Pitcher of the Year), Rachel Carey (Rookie of the Year), and Jess Bump (Coach of the Year).
• Allen leads the AE in OBP (1.309) and Brianna Santos in hits (57).
• Roberts has a 2.12 ERA and an 18-2 record with 136 strikeouts.

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE (All games on ESPN+)
Thursday, May 8, 2025
GM 4: 11:00 AM - No. 1 Binghamton vs. No. 4 Bryant
GM 5: 1:30 PM - No. 2 UMBC vs. No. 3 UAlbany
GM 6: 4:00 PM - Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4/5 (Lower Seed)

Friday, May 9, 2025
GM 7: 11:00 AM - Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5
GM 8: 1:30 PM - Winner Game 6 vs. Loser Game 4/5 (Higher Seed)
GM 9: 4:00 PM - Winner Game 8 vs. Loser Game 7

Saturday, May 10, 2025
GM 10: 12:00 PM - Championship Game (W Game 7 vs. W Game 9)
GM 11: If necessary (30 minutes after conclusion of Game 10)