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Lowell cruises to victory on opening night

Lowell cruises to victory on opening night

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “The River Hawks skate around the ice thanking the fans for their support in the regular season opener.” Jake Messer Connector Editor   On Friday, Oct. 3, the River Hawks bested Merrimack at home by a score of 4-0. Captain and graduate Jay Ahearn was the man for the

The soccer roundup with conference play underway

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “The River Hawks team celebrate a goal together.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor On the heels of its seventh straight postseason appearance, the UMass Lowell women’s soccer team is off to a strong start on its 2025 campaign, with hopes of tending to unfinished business following last fall’s loss in

Field Hockey victorious to start conference play

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Midfielder Alice Van Hemelen handles the possession with care as the attack builds.” By Jason Cooke Connector Editor It was yet another successful campaign for the UMass Lowell field hockey team last season, beating a pair of Power Four opponents while being nationally ranked. This time around, the River

Laying out the River Hawks upcoming season

(Photo courtesy of the UMass Lowell Athletics/Rich Gagnon) “UMass Lowell River Hawks taking off their helmets for the Pledge of Allegiance before a game last season.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor After a long offseason, the UMass Lowell men’s hockey team is back on Tsongas Center ice on Oct. 3 to kick off what is set

Women’s lacrosse shares the throne for the first time ever

(Photo courtesy of UML athletics) “The co-champion title marks the first instance of a shared honor for the women’s lacrosse team.” Jake Messer Connector Editor For the very first time in program history, the River Hawks Women’s Lacrosse team is Co-Season Champions with the Bryant Bulldogs, finishing with a record of 11-5 overall, 5-1 in

River Hawks’ season ends with March 15th loss in Orono

(Photo courtesy of UML athletics) “The River Hawks’ loss follows an otherwise successful season.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On March 15, the No. 20 River Hawks season came to an end in Orono, Maine, as they were handly beaten by the No. 4 Black Bears 7-1 in the Quarter Finals of the Hockey East Playoffs.