Jahad Thomas had 20 points for the River Hawks in the team’s first international game. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff The men’s basketball team recently traveled to Italy for a 10-day exhibition tournament where they played three games against professional teams, while also taking some time to explore Rome, Florence and…
Men’s soccer remains unbeaten in 3-0 victory against Harvard University
Chase Reichenberg scored the first goal for the River Hawks on Monday night. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor The men’s soccer team beat the Harvard University Crimson Monday night, 3-0, to earn their third straight win of the season. All three goals for the River Hawks came in the second half,…
Women’s soccer earns first win of the season, 2-1, in double overtime game against New Jersey Institute of Technology
The River Hawks’ second goal came in the last second of overtime. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor With one second remaining in double overtime, the River Hawks were able to find the back of the net, thanks to a shot from midfielder Andrea Morrow, to earn their first victory of the…
UMass Lowell ‘in the right place’ finishing transition to Division I
In many ways, UMass Lowell has exceeded expectations as its transition to Division I wanes. (Courtesy of America East) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor With every road trip comes a map. With every long-term goal comes a plan on how to achieve it. With the final weeks winding down on UMass Lowell’s transition to becoming a…
Finals procrastination via sports documentaries
Gary ‘Lazarus Lake’ Cantrell, the founder of The Barkley Marathons, named the race after his longtime neighbor Barry Barkley. (Courtesy of Brian Dalek) Alex Salucco Connector Editor Finals are right around the corner and everybody knows that the lack of motivation to study can result in procrastination, and if you are like me you pass the…
Men’s Lacrosse falls to Stony Brook 12-11 in overtime loss
With the loss against Stony Brook on Friday, the River Hawks dropped to a 3-12 overall record and a 1-5 conference record. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor The men’s lacrosse team was defeated by the Stony Brook Seawolves, 12-11, in their last home game of the season. The conference matchup went…
River Hawks have Saturday sweep against Stony Brook
UMass Lowell pitcher Andrew Ryan delivers a pitch during the first inning of the first game. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Staff The UMass Lowell baseball team defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves in doubleheader America East action during Friday matinee action at LeLacheur Park. The River Hawks advanced to an 18-12 overall record and a…
Ideality versus reality: NHL Playoff predictions
In a perfect world, we could see the Stanley Cup return to Canada for the first time since 1993, preferably with Edmonton taking the chalice home. (Courtesy of Getty Images) Ryan Delaney Connector Staff The NHL playoffs begin on Wednesday and it is no doubt going to be another exciting couple of months. I’m sure everyone…
