Preview: Binghamton Bearcats at NJIT Highlanders

NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — The Binghamton Bearcats and NJIT Highlanders will conclude their America East conference series Sunday afternoon at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium.

First pitch is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026, under cloudy skies with a game-time temperature near 69 degrees.

Binghamton (11-13) evened the series with a 6-3 victory Friday night. NJIT (9-15) looks to salvage a series split on its home field.

A key matchup will feature Binghamton center fielder Matt Bolton, who powered Friday’s win by going 3 for 5 with two home runs and five RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Bolton is batting .350 (14 for 40) with three homers and 13 RBIs.

The Highlanders will likely counter with right-hander Josh Willitts, who started Friday’s loss. Willitts took the defeat despite a quality start, allowing three earned runs over seven innings with five strikeouts. In his last four appearances, he has a 4.50 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 20.2 innings.

Binghamton’s bullpen was pivotal in the series opener, with relievers Aiden Milburn and Conner Griffin combining for four scoreless innings after starter Conner Griffin allowed three runs over five frames.

NJIT’s Rowin O’Connor provided a bright spot Friday, going 2 for 3 with two RBIs.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Binghamton 5, NJIT 3.

Following Sunday’s contest, Binghamton returns home to host Maryland-Baltimore County for a three-game series starting April 10. NJIT will host Rider on Tuesday before traveling to face Massachusetts-Lowell next weekend.