UConn baseball falls to Boston College, 26-19

Despite a huge seventh inning, UConn couldn't contain Boston College's offense in a high-scoring affair.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 1:35am

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UConn baseball dropped a 26-19 decision to Boston College, despite a late-inning rally that saw the Huskies score 5 runs in the 7th. Boston College scored in 6 different innings and had 7 different players record an RBI. UConn's pitching struggled, with the bullpen allowing 21 runs, 14 earned, across 7.2 innings.

Why it matters

This loss drops UConn's record to 0-1 on the season, as they look to bounce back against the University of Portland in their upcoming weekend series. The Huskies will need to quickly put this high-scoring defeat behind them and focus on preparing for a tough matchup against a Portland team that has pitched well early on.

The details

UConn trailed 23-9 heading into the 7th inning, but a bases-loaded walk and a 3-run double sparked a 5-run rally to make it 23-14. However, Boston College responded with a 3-run homer in the 9th to seal the victory. BC's Nick Wang had a career day, tying the school's single-game record with 8 RBIs, including two home runs. On the mound, UConn starter Tristan Aasland struggled, allowing 5 earned runs in just 1.1 innings, while the Husky bullpen was hit hard.

  • In the 4th inning, Wang hit a 2-run homer to give BC an early 2-0 lead.
  • In the 7th inning, Wang hit a no-doubter over the left field wall to put BC up 23-9.

The players

Tyler Minick

UConn's DH, who went 3-5 with 3 RBIs in his first game back from a nerve issue.

Nick Wang

Boston College's DH, who tied the school's single-game record with 8 RBIs, including two home runs.

Tristan Aasland

UConn's starting pitcher, who struggled in his third start of the year, allowing 5 earned runs in just 1.1 innings.

Jim Penders

UConn's head coach, who praised Minick's performance and acknowledged his team's poor play in the loss.

Bryce Detwiler

UConn's freshman third baseman, who hit his first career home run and drove in 3 runs during the 7th inning rally.

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What they’re saying

“I saw a fastball, it was just like pretty much middle. I put a good swing on the first pitch, and thank God it got to the fence to score three runs.”

— Bryce Detwiler

“You can see how gifted he is without seeing a live pitcher in what? Three weeks, just about? Maybe a little bit longer than that. To be on time tonight, I think three or four different times...he's an impressive guy in the box, and hopefully we can get him back out in the outfield soon.”

— Jim Penders, Head Coach

“I give Boston College credit. They played better than we did, but we certainly gave them an awful lot of help.”

— Jim Penders, Head Coach

What’s next

The Huskies will get a chance to avenge this loss when they travel to Chestnut Hill to face Boston College again on April 15.

The takeaway

This high-scoring defeat highlights the need for UConn to shore up its pitching and defense as they prepare to face a tough Portland team on the road. The Huskies will need to quickly put this game behind them and focus on getting back on track in their upcoming series.