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#AEBASE Week 2: Bryant Secures Big 12 Win

BOSTON – Four different programs earned victories last week, including a pair by both Maine and NJIT. Bryant took down Big 12 foe UCF 5-3 on Sunday to cap off a strong week for the conference.

The Bulldogs fell 7-6 and 4-2 in the first two contests before a 5-3 victory in the final on Sunday afternoon, as five pitchers gave up just three runs and six hits. NJIT beat Sam Houston 9-5 and 12-9 before falling 6-3 in the finale. Maine also won twice, beating The Citadel 4-2 and 6-2.
 
All seven teams are in action this weekend, highlighted by NJIT hosting Iona for a three-game series. UMBC is also at home, hosting Cornell for three contests, while Bryant is at Delaware.
 
#AEBASE Weekly Award Winners – Feb. 25

Player of the Week
Brandyn Durand, Bryant – Jr., Catcher/DH, Somerset, Mass.
  • Hit .600 while slugging 1.000 with four runs and four RBI in a three-game set against UCF.
  • Went 4-for-4 in the opener with an RBI in a tight 7-6 loss.
  • Finished 1-for-3 with one RBI and one run in a 5-3 victory to conclude the weekend.
  • This is Durand’s first career #AEBASE Player of the Week honor.
 
Pitcher & Rookie of the Week
Brady Bouchard, Binghamton – Fr., Pitcher, Penn Yan, N.Y.
  • Tossed 6.0 scoreless innings to beat Elon 7-0 and earn first collegiate win.
  • Allowed just four hits, three singles, and struck out a pair of hitters with one walk without allowing a runner to reach third base.
  • This is Bouchard’s first career #AEBASE Rookie of the Week honor.
 
2025 #AEBASE Weekly Award Winners
Feb. 18 – Player of the Week: Brandon Fish, UMass Lowell; Pitcher & Rookie of the Week: Michael Belcher, Bryant
Feb. 25 – Player of the Week: Brandyn Durand, Bryant; Pitcher & Rookie of the Week: Brady Bouchard, Binghamton
 
Fans will once again be able to watch the majority of the #AEBASE this season. Select games will air on The AE on ESPN while others will air on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices and the brand new America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.

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