Senior guard Nicole Hayner looks to stretch the Hawks’ defense with her three-point shooting capabilities. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team looks to earn their first America East victory of the season Saturday afternoon against the Hartford Hawks at Chase Family Arena in West Hartford, Conn.…
Photos: C.J. Smith scores 100th point as River Hawks hold on against UNH
View the slideshow below to see pictures from Friday night’s game against the University of New Hampshire. (All photos by Matt Dwyer/Connector) Matt Dwyer Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s hockey team extended their win streak to six with a 2-1 road victory against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats.
Men’s hockey looks to continue winning streak at UNH
Senior forward Joe Gambardella earned River Hawk of the Week honors for his play in the Dartmouth Tournament. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff UMass Lowell’s men’s ice hockey team will play the University of New Hampshire in Durham on Friday night. Following two wins at the Dartmouth tournament this past weekend, as well as…
Men’s basketball aiming for a win in first conference game
The River Hawks will face their first America East opponent this season with a contest against UAlbany at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Following a close overtime win against Cornell University, the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team looks to start out 2017 with another win against…
River Hawks looking for pair of wins in Dartmouth Tournament
With a 10-5-3 record coming into the Dartmouth Tournament, the River Hawks are ranked seventh in the nation in both USCHO polls and USA Hockey magazine. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team will close out 2016 in Hanover, N.H. and look to add the Dartmouth Tournament to the hearth…
How they got here and why they can stay
Freshman goalie Tyler Wall has proven that he is up to the task of helping carry the River Hawks to another successful season. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Alex Salucco Connector Editor After starting the year as the eighth-ranked team in the nation, the UMass Lowell hockey team has found itself as high as number…
River Hawks take 4-1 win over Merrimack
Tyler Wall eyes a Merrimack shot during Friday’s 4-1 win. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Playing in their throwback jerseys, the UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team beat the Merrimack College Warriors 4-1 at the Tsongas Center. With this win in the River Hawks’ first of the home-and-home series against Merrimack, the River Hawks…
Men’s basketball falls in 75-74 heartbreaker to NJIT
Sophomore guard Ryan Jones makes a move around a NJIT defender. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The River Hawks clawed back from a fifteen-point deficit after the first half, coming within seven points of NJIT only four minutes into the second half. They came within one point six minutes in. Scoring was back and…
