To have a temporary impact on a team is one thing, to leave a legacy on an entire program is another. Akeem Williams has left his mark at UMass Lowell. “He is going to clearly go down as one of the best to ever play here,” said Head Coach Pat Duquette. In four season wearing…
In the paint with Nicole Hayner
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team has exceeded expectations this year, winning four games in their new conference and competing hard against every opponent. I had the chance to talk with River Hawks freshman Nicole Hayner, who’s averaging over 17 minutes of playing time and almost seven points per game. Her…
Goals are your GPS to success
Jim Graves Connector Contributor For those of you who don’t remember those “good old days” your teachers might refer to, it was a time when telephones had cords and rotary dials, and the car glove compartment was filled with stacks of folded road maps. The quantity of maps served as a testament to the many…
Ice hockey battles back to tie BC in front of record-breaking crowd
Trevor Cullen Connector Editor After being shut out in a 3-0 loss on Friday night at Boston College’s Conte Forum, the River Hawks returned home to a record-breaking crowd at the Tsongas Center on Saturday evening to try and return the favor. Through two periods, Boston College managed to keep the anxious crowd at bay…
Riverhawks miss the mark soaring into doubleheader
Trevor Cullen Connector Editor the teams’ last doubleheader of the season at the Tsongas Center. It was the women’s last home game of the season, but they were unable to turn the energy they gained from a pre-game senior night celebration into a win, losing 79-68. The men also were unable to grab a victory,…
Akeem Williams shoots past the 2K point mark
Trevor Cullen Connector Editor The men’s basketball team battled in a losing effort on Saturday, Feb. 15 against Stony Brook, falling 78-68. While the loss dropped UMass Lowell to 8-17 overall (6-7 in America East) one team member surpassed a River Hawk milestone. Senior standout Akeem Williams surpassed the 2,000 point mark during the game…
No comeback needed — women’s basketball defeats UVM
Robert Largenteon Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team entered the Costello center on Wednesday, Feb. 12 trying to build on the momentum that they had gained coming off their come-from-behind victory against UMBC and use it against the University of Vermont. Unlike their previous game, the River Hawks didn’t have to play catch…
From Russia, with love?
Cole Fitzgerald Connector Contributor The Winter Olympics are a time to show off. Nations around the world send their best athletes in an effort to win medals and what results is one of the biggest sporting events on earth. Stadiums must be built for all of the indoor events and mountainsides need to be maintained…
