UAlbany rallies to take down Bryant, 6-3

UAlbany's pitching duo limits Bryant to 8 hits and 14 strikeouts in the victory.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:19am

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The UAlbany baseball team scored four unanswered runs after the seventh inning to defeat Bryant University 6-3 on Saturday. UAlbany pitchers Dylan Banner and Matt Mariano combined to limit Bryant to 8 hits while striking out 14 batters in the victory.

Why it matters

This win extends UAlbany's strong start to the season and showcases the team's ability to rally late in games. Bryant had been off to a solid start as well, making this an important early-season matchup between two competitive programs.

The details

UAlbany trailed 3-2 heading into the eighth inning, but scored four runs in the final two frames to secure the come-from-behind victory. Banner and Mariano were dominant on the mound, holding Bryant's offense in check throughout the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The series will conclude on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Contay Park.

The players

Dylan Banner

A UAlbany pitcher who combined with Matt Mariano to limit Bryant to 8 hits and 14 strikeouts in the win.

Matt Mariano

A UAlbany pitcher who combined with Dylan Banner to limit Bryant to 8 hits and 14 strikeouts in the win.

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What’s next

The series between UAlbany and Bryant will conclude on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Contay Park.

The takeaway

UAlbany's come-from-behind victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games, an important trait for a program looking to make a deep postseason run.