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Celtics crush Bulls 129-112 to extend win streak to seven games

Celtics crush Bulls 129-112 to extend win streak to seven games

(Photo Courtesy of X) “Luke Kornet celebrates against the Bulls” Shaan Baid Connector Staff The Boston Celtics picked up right where they left off before the All-Star break. Boston demolished the Chicago Bulls 129-112 on Thursday night in their first game since the break. With this win, Boston extends its winning streak to seven games

Harry “Bucky” Lew celebrated at Costello Athletic Center

(Photo Courtesy of Mass Moments) “Sketch of Lowell legend Harry Lew.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor UMass Lowell Athletics hosted a presentation and ceremony prior to the Men’s Basketball game versus Binghamton on Thursday night. They aimed to celebrate the life of Harry “Bucky” Basketball Lew.   Lew was the first black professional basketball player. He

River Hawks men’s basketball 8-1 after record start for program

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Graduate Everette Hammond charges past Sacred Heart defender Mike Sixsmith.” Jake Messer Connector Staff On Wednesday, UMass Lowell beat Merrimack College: 77-51 at the Costello Athletic Center, sealing the team’s incredible 7-1 start on the year. This marks the programs best first half of the season start while playing

2022 Homecoming sports preview

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “UMass Lowell hockey players pose under blue light.” Steven O’Hara Connector Staff Another homecoming celebration, another exciting week of UMass Lowell sporting events. Starting on Friday, September 30th, UMass Lowell is showing off their athletic prowess for the whole week, ending on Saturday, October 8th. The River Hawks are

Boston Celtics clinch the Playoffs as third seed in the Eastern Conference

(Photo courtesy Sandiegouniontribune.com) Celtics’ Jayson Tatum dunks next to Pacers’ Buddy Hield Matt Micale Connector Editor The Boston Celtics have been on a roll since the start of the new year. As of now, they sit at the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-30. They sit only a game and a

Boston Celtics Recap

(Photo courtesy of ESPN) The logo for the Boston Celtics Andrew Wilcox Connector Editor The Boston Celtics continue their hot streak in the season, going 4-1 over their last five games and coming out with a combined record of 42-28. The Celtics began their latest streak of basketball with a game against their divisional opponent,

UMass Lowell Riverhawks cursed at Costello

(Photo courtesy ESPN) UMass Lowell Riverhawks and NJIT Highlanders logos Alex Decato-Roed Connector Editor On Wednesday night, the UMass Lowell women’s basketball looked to further their two-game winning streak against the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders at Costello. However, the River Hawks couldn’t find their momentum despite a solid defensive effort. With the 50-60 loss

Women’s Basketball: River Hawks heartbreaking losses to Maine and Vermont

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Lowell’s Denise Solis takes the starting tip during their game against Maine Alex Decato-Roed Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team faced an upsetting loss to the University of Maine Black Bears and University of Vermont Catamounts this week. The River Hawks are now 3-4 (6-10 overall) in the