Orono, Maine – Andrianna Walraven went 3-for-3 with one run scored to lead UAlbany to a 2-1 win over Maine in the three-game series finale on Sunday afternoon at Kessock Field.

The Black Bears would keep UAlbany off the scoreboard early thanks to a great defensive effort in the top of the second inning. With two outs in the top of the frame, Jess Bergin drove the ball into left center, sending Kylie Apostolina home, but Maine relayed the ball to catcher Jenny MacDowell, who slapped a tag on Apostolina to end the threat. Maine then took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second as Brynne Davis slapped a single into center field to score Meghan McLain.

The Great Danes would bounce back and tie the game in the top of the third. With two outs in the inning, Walraven stroked a single into center and would advance to second on a wild pitch. Katie Wambold then hit a ground ball to third base and reached on a Maine error, allowing Walraven to round third and score. UAlbany would plate another run in the top of the fourth to set the final 2-1 score. Melissa Herndon started the rally with a double into center field, and was advanced on an Apostolina sacrifice bunt. Bergin then grounded out to the shortstop allowing Herndon to score the winning run.

Brittany MacFawn picked up the win for the Great Danes, giving up just one run on three hits while striking out two in a complete-game performance. Beth Spoehr took the loss in the circle for Maine (16-25, AE 6-6), going seven innings while giving up just two runs and scattering seven hits while fanning two.

            UAlbany (17-18, AE 8-1) will return to action on Wednesday, hosting Dartmouth in a non-conference doubleheader at 3 p.m.

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UAlbany (17-18, AE 8-1) 001       100       0          -           2          7          1

Maine (16-25, AE 6-6)                010       000       0          -           1          3          1

            UAlbany: Brittany MacFawn and Kylie Apostolina.

            Maine: Beth Spoehr and Jenny MacDowell.