ALBANY, N.Y. (Interstat) — Brandon Peterson pitched six no-hit innings and NJIT’s offense erupted for six runs in the late innings to shut out Albany 6-0 on Sunday afternoon at Varsity Field.

Peterson struck out two over six innings, while Anthony Anzaldi added three shutout innings with four strikeouts to complete a two-hit combined shutout. The Highlanders improved to 14-24; the Great Danes fell to 12-22.

Connor Klock went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer and three RBIs. Nick Vega homered to lead off the sixth and Jack Stead added a two-run single in the seventh. Albany grounded into two double plays and managed only six hits.

Brian Cadieux took a no-decision for Albany after allowing four hits over five scoreless innings. The Great Danes had won the first two games of the series, 1-0 on Saturday and 7-5 on Friday.

NJIT’s six-run outburst came entirely in the sixth and seventh innings, all with two outs. The Highlanders totaled 12 hits.