Freshman midfielder Emily Nelson drew the attention of the conference last week when she earned goals in three straight games. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Andrew J Sciascia Connector Editor Eight starts on eight appearances, four goals, two game-winners, nearly 600 minutes played and, as of Monday, an America East Rookie of the Week Award.…
River Hawk men’s soccer defeats Northeastern in tense 1-0 finish
Junior forward Stanley Alves netted the winning goal Sunday, his 4th of the season. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Andrew J. Sciascia Connector Editor Strong performance on both ends of the pitch Sunday at Cushing Field exemplified precisely why the 22nd ranked UMass Lowell men’s soccer team is favored to win the America East Conference.…
For Ryan Lohin, UMass Lowell has more to offer than just hockey
Lohin tallied 29 points this past season, the most of any rookie on the team. (Matt Dwyer/Connector). Dan Cangiano Connector Contributor If someone asked freshman forward Ryan Lohin to describe himself, he would tell them he is just an ordinary guy, playing the sport he loves, trying to live a normal life. His teammates and…
Op-Ed: The NFL Draft is full of possibilities
Sam Darnold is projected to be the first pick in the NFL draft by some analysts. (Mark J. Terrill/AP). Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Staff April 26 will mark a life-changing event for the young men looking to make a dream come true. This year’s National Football League (NFL) Draft is highlighted by five quarterbacks that could…
Op-Ed: NBA playoffs and the underrated teams surprising the competition
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers lost game one in the opening round of playoffs. (David Liam Kyle/Getty Images). Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Staff The National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are underway, and the excitement and the hot takes are high and par for the course for the NBA. Three big stories have emerged from the…
The comeback kid: Noelle Lambert’s return to the lacrosse field
Noelle Lambert (center) celebrates with teammate Kendyl Finelli following her first goal since returning to the field. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor In 2016, redshirt sophomore attack Noelle Lambert of the women’s lacrosse team was in a moped accident in which she lost her left leg. Starting all 17 games her…
Softball loses in doubleheader against Army
The River Hawks fall to a 12-20 overall record. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Editor The UMass Lowell softball team fell short in their doubleheader against the Army West Point Black Knights on April 14 at River View Field. The losses put UMass Lowell’s overall record at 12-20. “We were trying to…
Women’s lacrosse battles Harvard University in a 14-10 loss
The River Hawks’ early lead was not enough to beat Harvard. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics). Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Despite a strong start for UMass Lowell, the River Hawks fell to the Harvard Crimson 14-10 on Wednesday night at Cushing Field. Three early goals from senior attack Taylor Sokol put UMass Lowell on the…
