Buffalo, N.Y. – Sophia Marerro recorded a home run in the third, but it wasn't enough as Buffalo defeated Niagara 13-4 in six innings at Nan Harvey Field in Buffalo, N.Y.

Buffalo kicked off the scoring in the first after the bases were loaded where Bella Smithson was hit by a pitch that allowed the Bulls Emily Gorman to come home.

Senior Sophia Marrero recorded the Purple Eagles three runs with a homer to left center which brought home Jolyn Gibbons and Donnalea Barnett to put the Purple and White up 3-1.

The Bulls got back on the board as the bases were loaded again as Delaney Ellis was walked which allowed Brianna Delaney to score. Buffalo did not stop there as Tabith von Kolen singled to right to allow Mirand Zipp to score to round out the third tying the game at three.

In the fourth Buffalo added five runs to extend their lead to 8-3. The Bulls scored off a wild pitch, a homerun, and a fielder's choice.

The Purple Eagles got back onto the board courtesy of a sacrifice fly from Barnett which brought Carmella Phelan to score to bring the score to 8-4.

In the final two innings the Bulls added five more runs to close out the game 13-4 and enact the mercy rule.

Jenna Martin pitched 2.1 innings facing 17 batters, striking out one, Gianna Graber pitched the final three innings as she faced 24 batters.

Niagara Notes
• Niagara goes to 20-23 all-time against Buffalo following Sunday's loss
• Phelan recorded a team high in hits with three
• Marrero tied Gibbons' team high in RBIs after her homer with three
• Phelan has recorded two triples this season

Up Next
Niagara is back in action Tuesday March 10 as they travel to Binghamton, NY to take on Colgate for a double header action with game one being scheduled for 4 p.m.