Merrimack College scored five unearned runs in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday to beat the University of Maine 8-4 in a nonconference baseball game at Orono.

The loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Black Bears (21-13), who made two errors in the ninth inning.

Jake Rainess led Maine, going 3 for 5 with a double and an RBI. Dylan McNary went 2 for 4 with a solo home run.

George Athanasiadis and Chris Goode each had a pair of hits for Merrimack (11-25).

MEN’S LACROSSE

PLYMOUTH STATE 16, SOUTHERN MAINE 9: Jake Dolcimascolo and Crosby Fay provided four goals apiece as the Panthers (12-4, 5-2 Little East) built a 7-4 halftime edge and steadily pulled away from the Huskies (4-11, 2-5) at Gorham.

Mike Fluery added a pair of goals for Plymouth State.

Nick James led Southern Maine with five goals and Schuyler Wetmore chipped in with three.

ST. JOSEPH’S 18, REGIS 4: Xavier Michaud had three goals and an assist to lead a balanced offense for the Monks (10-7, 8-2 GNAC) as they easily handled the Pride (3-11, 0-10) at Weston, Massachusetts.

Noah Tierney-Honan, Matt Denman and Scott Lynch had two apiece as St. Joseph’s received goals from 13 players.

FOOTBALL

NOTRE DAME: Quarterback Tyler Buchner said he will enter his name in the transfer portal, but did not rule out remaining with the Fighting Irish.

Buchner posted on Twitter that he loves Notre Dame, but decided to explore other options after competing with Wake Forest transfer Sam Hartman for the starting job in South Bend, Indiana.

Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman did not name a starter after spring practice.

Hartman arrived earlier this year with three seasons of starting experience and 110 career touchdown passes. He will be a sixth-year senior.

Buchner began last year as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback, but injured his shoulder in Week 2 against Marshall and missed the rest of the regular season. He returned to lead the Fighting Irish to a Gator Bowl victory against South Carolina.

Notre Dame has a new offensive coordinator this year after Tommy Rees left his alma mater to take the same job at Alabama.

Gerard Parker was promoted from tight ends coach to offensive coordinator by Freeman.