The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team will play their first home game against Wagner on Monday, Nov. 14 at Costello Athletic Center. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Andrew Haverty Connector Contributor Basketball season is officially back, River Hawk Nation. Once again it’s time to lace up and ball up on all 94 feet of that…
River Hawks score three power play goals, down Vermont 4-2
Joe Gambardella (5) controls the puck as he is pursued by Vermont forward Rob Darrar (23). (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The No. 6 UMass Lowell men’s hockey team finished their series against the University of Vermont with two wins, getting them 4 points in the Hockey East conference. With the 4-2 win on…
Smith, River Hawks take out Vermont 3-1
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…
