Rachel Morrier attempts to maneuver around a Wagner defender. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor It was a night of overtime heroics for both UMass Lowell soccer teams. Mere hours after Ivan Abramovic scored an iconic goal to end the game against St. Francis Brooklyn, Rachel Morrier rocketed the ball into the top-left corner of…
River Hawks’ patience pays off with 1-0 win in overtime
Wuilito Fernandes celebrates shirtless after scoring the game winning goal in overtime. (Photo courtesy Matt Dwyer/Connector) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor Though it took nearly ninety-eight minutes, the River Hawks held onto their spotless season record thanks to a clutch goal by senior mid Wuilito Fernandes. With the 1-0 victory, goalkeeper Austin Kroll earned his…
Incoming freshmen Lohin and Wall selected in NHL draft
Ryan Lohin and Tyler Wall, slated to play at UMass Lowell for 2016-2017, were selected in the seventh round of the National Hockey League draft on June 25. (Photos courtesy of Kat Stiennon/Kat’s Photography and Mark Malone/The Daily News) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Fans of the UMass Lowell hockey team have even more of a…
Hockey forward Louria transfers to Robert Morris
Michael Louria led the River Hawks in game-winning goals with four in the 2014-2015 season. (Photo courtesy of Michael C. York/Bangor Daily News) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Ice hockey forward Michael Louria will no longer skate for the River Hawks, according to a USCHO report. Louria played 51 games in his two seasons at UMass…
River Hawks attempt comeback against Harvard but fall 9-4
Freshman infielder Oscar Marchena makes an unreal catch in shallow right field (Photo courtesy of George DeLuca/Connector). Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell River Hawks fell to the Harvard Crimson, 9-4, on Wednesday night at LeLacheur Park. The River Hawks fell to a 17-20 record with their second straight defeat. They scored three runs…
River Hawks clinch first series win on Senior Day
Seniors Taylor August, Marielle Handley, and Alyssa Zinkiewicz stand with Head Coach Danielle Henderson in the Senior Day tribute (Photo courtesy of Bob Ellis/Athletic Communications). Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell softball team shut out the Hartford Hawks, 1-0, to win the weekend series on Sunday afternoon in River View Field. Sunday’s contest was…
Hot Takes with Hannah: The 2016 NHL playoffs
The Washington Capitals head into the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs with 120 points and no intention of falling victim to the Presidents’ Trophy curse. (Photo courtesy of Maddie Meyer/Getty Images). Hannah Manning Connector Editor The 2015-2016 National Hockey League season has been far from predictable. After beginning the season with a 9-0 record, the Montreal…
UMass Lowell expands into Haverhill with new satellite campus
Early construction on Harbor Place, UMass Lowell’s satellite campus, is underway. (Amanda Sabga/Eagle Tribune) Hannah Manning Connector Editor UMass Lowell has expanded its partnership with Northern Essex Community College and the city of Haverhill by placing a satellite campus for the university in downtown Haverhill. A satellite campus is a site owned by a university…
