By George DeLuca The UMass Lowell field hockey squad’s record improved to 4 wins, 0 losses last night at Cushing “Wicked Blue Field.” The River Hawks seem to be intent on raising their game with each showing. As midfielders and backs deployed the swarming bee defense for UML goalie Kelsey Federico (another inspiring performance), their offense…
Justice Berman overrules Goodell’s four-game suspension of Tom Brady
Last Thursday, the home of the American Revolution once again celebrated freedom from tyranny, for their savior, Tom Brady, was released from his four game suspension and allowed to pursue life, liberty, and his fifth championship ring. Brady would not be free, however, if it wasn’t for Justice Richard Berman and his recognition of some…
Women’s volleyball gears up for UMass Lowell invitational next weekend
The River Hawks volleyball squad will host a four team invitational this upcoming Friday and Saturday. San Jose State, Holy Cross and Quinnipiac will travel to the Costello Athletic Center to take on the home team. The team has struggled to get some early momentum this season, having yet to post a win. The women’s…
Hornets sting River Hawks in heated competition
The Delaware State Hornets edged the UMass Lowell River Hawk’s women’s soccer team Friday night at Cushing Field by a final score of 2-1. The large and “rowdy” crowd remained supportive for their fallen team. “I think that they [the team] feel like they let one get away,” said second year coach Joel Bancroft. The…
Fantasy Corner: a growing need for 1.21 Giga-‘Watts’
ESPN’s list of their top-100 players dropped on Tuesday, and revealed Texans’ Defensive Lineman J.J Watt as the “greatest player in the NFL.” Watt has dazzled the league over the past three years with his insane defensive prowess, as well as his downright freakish athletic nature. He has become famous for batting down footballs at…
Red Sox say ‘buenas noches’ to Don Orsillo
Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor The Boston Red Sox have done far worse than merely sniff last place in the 2015 season. They have downright set up a “Wally the Green Monster” gift shop at the basement of the American League East. A lack of effort along with, let’s all face it, a lack of exercise,…
Men’s soccer drops No. 21 Monmouth in season opener
Junior forward Wuilito Fernandes dribbles against a Monmouth defender during Friday’s match. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor In what proved to be a thrilling game at Cushing Field on Friday night, the River Hawks men’s soccer team held on to defeat Monmouth University by a final of 1-0. The game…
The Fantasy Corner: When should you draft?
Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor By a show of hands, how many people’s fantasy football teams are already busted by this offseasons slew of season ending injuries? We now journey into only week three of the preseason, and it feels as though everyone is crossing their fingers whenever they refresh their sportscenter app, hoping to not…
