Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Michaela Hyde and Alexa Hyde Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team fell to Columbia in their home opener, with a final score of 57-67 Friday night at Costello Athletic Center. “Our ladies played hard; we didn’t lose because of lack of effort … It came down to…
River Hawks win shootout over Sacred Heart
Freshman Isaac White looks to make a play against a Sacred Heart defender. (Photo by GeorgeDeLuca/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team earned their first of the season with an 87-84 victory over Sacred Heart Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center. “I was happy with the way we played,” said Head…
River Hawks shooting for improvement in year three of Division I play
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Kyle Gaudette Connector Staff While hockey remains king on campus, your 2015-16 men’s basketball team is poised and ready to share the spotlight. It is another year for the River Hawks competing in the America East Conference, all of which have been coached by Pat Duquette. Now in his…
Getting to know your men’s basketball freshmen
Courtesy of UMass Lowell Sadie Moore Connector Staff The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team welcomes eight freshmen for the 2015-16, including five new recruits. Find out about the team’s new players below: Logan Primerano is from Peru, Ind. which is why he is most excited to play at Notre Dame this season, which is close…
Women’s River Hawks to still be competitive despite youth
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Shane Foley Connector Editor On paper, it may seem like a rough year for the 2015-2016 Women’s River Hawk Basketball team. They lost two seniors last year: Jasmine McRoy and Shannon Samuels. Freshman Labert stustained an injury that will bench her for the beginning of the season. The team…
River Hawks continue winning ways with victory over Maine
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Hannah Manning Connector Staff The UMass Lowell hockey team earned a 2-1 win over the University of Maine Friday night at the Tsongas Center in the first half of a home-and-home series. The River Hawks improve to 3-0-2 in Hockey East and 7-1-2 overall, while the Black Bears fall…
River Hawks fall to UNH in straight sets
Photo by George DeLuca/Connector Tyler O’Keefe Connector Staff UMass Lowell and UNH took to the court for the second time this season Friday night. Just like the first time these two played back in October, the victory went to the Wildcats. UNH dominated from the start, winning the first set 25 to 15. They followed up…
