LOWELL, Mass. – The UMass Lowell softball team heads to Maryland and Washington, D.C. for a full week of competition during spring break. The River Hawks will begin the trip at the Towson Tiger Invite from Friday through Sunday, facing Towson, Central Connecticut State and Coppin State across five games. Lowell will remain in the D.C. area following the tournament for a midweek matchup at George Washington on Tuesday before wrapping up the road swing with a doubleheader at George Mason on Wednesday.

TOWSON TIGER INVITE SCHEDULE
Friday, March 6
vs. CCSU |  10 AM
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at Towson | 12:30 PM
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Saturday, March 7
vs. Coppin State |  10 AM
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Sunday, March 8
vs. CCSU | 10 AM
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Coppin State | 12:30 PM
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MIDWEEK MATCHUP
Tuesday, March 10
at George Washington | 2 PM
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Wednesday, March 11
vs. George Mason (DH) |  12 PM
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vs. George Mason (DH) |  2:30 PM
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Series History
UMass Lowell holds a 1–0 all-time record against Towson after earning a 10–0 run-rule victory in six innings during the 2024 season. The River Hawks have also seen success against Coppin State, picking up a 10–2 win in the program's only meeting in 2014.

Lowell has more history with Central Connecticut State, where the Blue Devils hold a 7–3 edge in the all-time series. However, the River Hawks enter the weekend with momentum after winning the last three matchups in New Britain.

Tuesday's contest will mark the first-ever meeting between UMass Lowell and George Washington. Lowell has previously split its only meetings with George Mason, earning a 5–3 extra-inning victory in the opener of a doubleheader between the teams in 2024.

Last Time Out
UMass Lowell enters the week with a 4-6 record after opening the season with early tournament play. The River Hawks have collected 73 hits and 35 RBI through their first 10 contests while averaging more than four runs per game. In the circle, Olivia DeCitise has handled much of the workload, posting a 3.27 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 30.0 innings pitched.

Leading the River Hawks
Julia Rowley has led the Lowell offense early in the season, batting .367 with four doubles and a home run. Avery Spinello-Branch has also been a consistent run producer, hitting .364 with a team-high 10 RBI. As a group, the River Hawks have posted a .281 team batting average and a .362 on-base percentage through the first 10 games. Inside the circle, DeCitise leads the pitching staff with 30 strikeouts and two saves, while Jessika Jennings has added key innings with a 3.50 ERA.

Scouting the Tigers (Towson)
Towson enters the weekend with a 9-7 overall record and a .298 team batting average through its first 16 games. The Tigers have totaled 133 hits and 17 home runs to open the season. Kaci Benton leads the offense with a .500 batting average, 30 hits and five home runs, while Addie Ferguson is hitting .405 with five homers and 22 RBI. In the circle, Olivia Trombley anchors the pitching staff with a 3.14 ERA and 32 strikeouts across more than 42 innings pitched.

Scouting the Blue Devils (Central Connecticut State)
Central Connecticut State enters the weekend batting .294 as a team with 45 hits through its first five games. Grace Lawton leads the lineup with a .579 batting average and two home runs, while Ashlyn Desaulniers has added two home runs and three doubles early in the season. In the circle, Liz Hamilton leads the pitching staff with a 3.20 ERA and 13 strikeouts across 19.2 innings pitched.

Scouting the Eagles (Coppin State)
Coppin State holds a 1-3 record entering the weekend and is hitting .232 as a team through its opening games. Julianna Mejia leads the offense with a .417 batting average, while Aniyah Haley has driven in five runs and added a home run. In the circle, Brooklyn Lee-Scott owns a 2.33 ERA and recorded a complete game win in her lone start this season.

Scouting the Revolutionaries (George Washington)
George Washington enters the midweek matchup with a 9-5 overall record and a .266 team batting average through its first 14 games. Paige Hayward leads the lineup at .366 with eight doubles, while Ashley Corpuz has added two home runs and nine RBI. In the circle, Cece Smith leads the pitching staff with a 2.33 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 33 innings pitched.

Scouting the Patriots (George Mason)
George Mason enters the doubleheader with a 6-9 record while batting .249 as a team through its first 15 games. Kaleigh Friend leads the offense with a .526 average in limited appearances, while Tess Altevers Harris is hitting .391 with 18 hits and eight stolen bases. Logan Pickford provides power in the lineup with four home runs and 12 RBI. In the circle, Alyssa Rangel owns a 2.96 ERA and leads the staff with 24 strikeouts.

Of Note

• UMass Lowell has swiped 10 bases in 13 attempts through the first 10 games of the season.
• The River Hawks have recorded 73 hits, averaging more than seven per game to start the year.
• Lowell pitchers have combined for 43 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched to open the season.

America East Weekly Winners

• Feb. 10 (Week 1): Freshman catcher Julia Rowley was named America East Rookie of the Week after batting .571 (8-for-14) with three doubles during her collegiate debut at the NMSU/UTEP Invitational.
• Feb. 24 (Week 3): Junior Olivia DeCitise earned America East Pitcher of the Week honors following a strong showing at the Roadrunner Classic, posting a 2.28 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 15.1 innings.