Junior forward C.J. Smith tallies his sixth goal of the season on an easy tap-in goal just outside the crease with 1:35 left in the second period. (Marlon Pitter/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Junior left wing C.J. Smith’s two-goal game elevated the UMass Lowell River Hawks over the University of Vermont Catamounts. With the 3-1…
Men’s soccer wins first America East regular season championship
River Hawk players hoist the trophy after winning Wednesday’s game. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Brock Johnson Connector Contributor In his final game as a River Hawk, senior forward Wuilito Fernandes powered the team to a 2-1 win and their first-ever America East regular season championship with his game-winning goal over the Hartford Hawks assisted by redshirt freshman…
Women’s soccer edged out 2-1 by Dartmouth on Senior Night
Junior midfielder Rachel Morrier had three shots in the contest against Dartmouth. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Brooke Keating Connector Staff Women’s soccer fell 2-1 to Dartmouth after a long back and forth battle Tuesday night at Cushing Field. The game opened with a strong defensive presence from the River Hawks, spending most of the…
Photos: River Hawk Madness
View the slideshow below to see pictures from River Hawk Madness, which was held on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Tsongas Center. (All photos by Matt Dwyer/Connector) The Pep Band, UMass Lowell Cheer, and UMass Lowell Dance and Urban Choreography all performed at the event. River Hawk Madness also included a knockout competition, a three-point shot…
Men’s soccer edges out UAlbany for first place spot in America East
Wuilito Fernandes controls the ball while surrounded by a trio of Albany defenders. He would score his 10th goal of the season later in the first half. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff The River Hawks secured a 1-0 victory over the UAlbany Great Danes in a nail-biter at the Cushing Field Complex Saturday night,…
Field hockey secures America East tournament berth with 7-2 win over Vermont
Junior midfielder Katie Luchino (2) had a goal and an assist in the win against Vermont. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Despite a cold and rainy night, the River Hawks scored six unanswered goals and came out with a huge win against the Vermont Catamounts. Going into the game, the River Hawks…
River Hawks dealt first defeat by Clarkson in thrilling 4-3 contest
Defenseman Niklas Folin tangles with A. J. Fossen (26). Chris Forney (4) and Tyler Wall (33) follow the play. Fossen had 2 goals, Jordan Boucher (28) had 1 goal and 1 assist. (George DeLuca/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff After a full three-period back and forth scoring bout, the UMass Lowell River Hawks fell 4-3 to…
River Hawks fly by St. Lawrence University 5-2
UMass Lowell freshman Ryan Lohin defends against St. Lawrence’s Carson Gicewicz. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The No. 5 UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team, the only undefeated team in Hockey East, notched another win onto their record with a 5-2 victory over No. 12 St. Lawrence University Friday night. The first period ended in…
