FORT MYERS, Fla. — New Haven dropped a 12-2 decision to the University of Missouri on Friday at Terry Park, with the Chargers producing seven hits. Missouri utilized a five-run fourth inning to clinch the victory.

Missouri took an early lead in the first inning when Tyler Macon scored on a groundout after reaching base on a fielding error, making it 1-0.

In the third inning, the Blue & Gold evened the score. Aedan Forde (Massapequa Park, N.Y./St. John the Baptist) singled and advanced to second on a walk to Jake Russo (Yaphank, N.Y./Bellport) before Shaun Callahan's (Newington, Conn./Newington) RBI single brought Forde home, tying the game at 1-1. Callahan's standout performance included matching a career high with three hits.

Missouri responded with a five-run surge in the fourth inning. Cameron Benson scored on a sacrifice fly, followed by a two-RBI triple from Isaiah Frost. RBIs from Tyler Macon and Jase Woita extended Missouri's lead to 6-1.

Missouri added a run in the fifth when Chris Patterson doubled and scored on Eric Maisonet's RBI single, pushing the score to 7-1.

New Haven narrowed the gap with a run in the sixth as Callahan scored from third on a wild pitch, making it 7-2. However, Missouri answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning, extending their lead to 9-2.

Missouri sealed the game in the seventh with three additional runs, highlighted by a two-RBI single from Pierre Seals, finishing the inning with a 12-2 lead.

Myles McDermott (Braintree, Mass./Arch Bishop Williams) started for New Haven, pitching 3 2/3 innings with four hits allowed and six unearned runs. He recorded two strikeouts and issued two walks over his 68-pitch outing. Mason Glickman (Windsor, Conn./Windsor) relieved, pitching 2 1/3 innings, allowing seven hits and six earned runs, striking out three and walking two. Robert Synodi (Hebron, C.T./RHAM) pitched briefly, surrendering one hit in 1/3 of an inning without allowing a run.

Callahan collected three hits, one RBI, and a stolen base in four plate appearances. Forde contributed two hits and scored a run in three at-bats. Russo recorded a double and reached base twice in his four plate appearances.

The Chargers hold a record of 0-1 in the NEC. Missouri improved to 3-2.

Up next, New Haven will host the University of Missouri at Terry Park on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.FORT MYERS, Fla. — New Haven dropped a 12-2 decision to the University of Missouri on Friday at Terry Park, with the Chargers producing seven hits. Missouri utilized a five-run fourth inning to clinch the victory.

Missouri took an early lead in the first inning when Tyler Macon scored on a groundout after reaching base on a fielding error, making it 1-0.

In the third inning, the Blue & Gold evened the score. Aedan Forde (Massapequa Park, N.Y./St. John the Baptist) singled and advanced to second on a walk to Jake Russo (Yaphank, N.Y./Bellport) before Shaun Callahan's (Newington, Conn./Newington) RBI single brought Forde home, tying the game at 1-1. Callahan's standout performance included matching a career high with three hits.

Missouri responded with a five-run surge in the fourth inning. Cameron Benson scored on a sacrifice fly, followed by a two-RBI triple from Isaiah Frost. RBIs from Tyler Macon and Jase Woita extended Missouri's lead to 6-1.

Missouri added a run in the fifth when Chris Patterson doubled and scored on Eric Maisonet's RBI single, pushing the score to 7-1.

New Haven narrowed the gap with a run in the sixth as Callahan scored from third on a wild pitch, making it 7-2. However, Missouri answered with two runs in the bottom of the inning, extending their lead to 9-2.

Missouri sealed the game in the seventh with three additional runs, highlighted by a two-RBI single from Pierre Seals, finishing the inning with a 12-2 lead.

Myles McDermott (Braintree, Mass./Arch Bishop Williams) started for New Haven, pitching 3 2/3 innings with four hits allowed and six unearned runs. He recorded two strikeouts and issued two walks over his 68-pitch outing. Mason Glickman (Windsor, Conn./Windsor) relieved, pitching 2 1/3 innings, allowing seven hits and six earned runs, striking out three and walking two. Robert Synodi (Hebron, C.T./RHAM) pitched briefly, surrendering one hit in 1/3 of an inning without allowing a run.

Callahan collected three hits, one RBI, and a stolen base in four plate appearances. Forde contributed two hits and scored a run in three at-bats. Russo recorded a double and reached base twice in his four plate appearances.

Up next, New Haven will host the University of Missouri at Terry Park on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m.