The BU softball team now knows their first opponent in the America East playoffs. The Bearcats will take on the tournament's hosts, Maine, on Thursday at 1:30 pm.

BU, who is the two seed, will take on the six-seeded Maine Black Bears, after the hosts upset #3 Bryant in the first round. The game will be played in Orono, Maine.

The Bearcats swept Maine in the regular season during a three-game home set, outscoring Maine 17-5. 

For more on the Bearcats playoffs, go here. For more about the team's regular season awards, go here.