The Roger Williams University baseball team defeated Mass Maritime Academy, 11-3, Sunday, to win the ECAC Division III New England Championship.

RWU freshman Zach Porter scored the first run on Sunday in the second inning, reaching base after getting hit by a pitch and advancing on a fielder's choice before freshman Justin Reyes (Lincoln, R.I.) doubled to bring him home.

The Buccaneers tied the score at 1-1 in their next at bat, when senior Anthony Barrett (Bridgewater) hit a two-out double to score sophomore Joe Albano (Agawam).

The Hawks maintained their pressure, scoring two runs in the bottom of the third before breaking the game open with a four-run fifth, bringing the score to 7-1.

Two MMA runs in the sixth were answered in the bottom of the inning with the game's first home run on a two-out solo shot to center field by junior Alex Perry (Glastonbury, CT).

RWU sophomore Dan Roberge (Oakdale, CT) earned the win with his work in the eighth and sophomore Billy Dunn (Fiskdale) finished the game keeping the Buccaneers scoreless in the ninth.

Buccaneers starting freshman pitcher Nick Levitre (Grafton) suffered the loss, giving up five runs in 4.0 innings.

RWU tallied three more runs in the eighth inning, including a two-run home run by Porter. For the tournament, Porter went five-for-eight, knocked-in seven RBI and hit two home runs.

The win improved the Hawks record to 34-12. The Buccaneers finished the season at 22-14.