Box Score VESTAL, N.Y. – The Bryant University softball team fell to Binghamton 3-1 in a nine-inning classic on a walk-off home run in the America East playoffs.

Meaghan Houk hit a solo home run in the top of the eighth. Lexi Powell went nine innings, striking out one and holding the conference's best offense to three runs.
 
Location: Bearcat Softball Complex (Vestal, N.Y.)
Binghamton 3, Bryant 1 (F/9)
W | L | S: Brianna Santos (19-2) | Lexi Powell (4-6)

Key Moment

• Bryant took a one-run lead in the top of the eighth inning, but the Bearcats responded with a solo home run to tie it in the bottom half of the inning.

How it Happened

• In the top of the eighth with two outs, Houk launched a solo home run off the flag pole to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead.
• The Bearcats responded with a solo HR of their own in the bottom of the eighth (1-1).
• In the bottom of the ninth, Binghamton hit a two-run walk-off HR to end the game.

Stats

• Houk hit a solo HR.
• McKenzie McAloon tallied a hit.
• Makenna Coleman posted two hits.
• Powell went eight innings, striking out one.

Next Up
The Bulldogs will play Maine later today in an elimination game.