(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Denise Solis America East Player of the Week Matt Micale Connector Editor UMass Lowell’s sophomore forward Denise Solis was named America East’s Player of the Week on Feb. 15. This came after an all-star performance with games against UNH which the River Hawks won on Feb. 13 and 14.…
The Celtics lose to the Lakers in close battle 96-95, Saturday January 30th
(Photo courtesy of wcvb.com) Jayson Tatum defending Lebron James during the game’s second half. Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor Connector Staff For any basketball fan, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers has been a staple rivalry. From the battles in the 1960s to their clashes in the 2008 and 2010 NBA championships, both teams have a…
Sports Are Returning to Campus
Jeffrey Ring Sports Editor Sports are returning to campus at UMass Lowell. While the university is unsure as far as how many fans will be allowed to attend home games, the school announced on October 27 that they would be launching the “United in Blue, United as One” campaign. The university has set a goal…
Heartbreaker: River Hawks overtaken by Sacred Heart in 89-69 nail-biter
A stock photograph of UMass Lowell freshman forward Alan Blunt. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Branden Milton-Kielbowicz Connector Contributor After leading the game for the entire second half until the closing minutes, the River Hawks fell to Sacred Heart 89–86. The River Hawks had one of their best games yet offensively, with graduate forward…
River Hawks snap losing streak with big win over Brown
Graduate guard Josh Gantz was a key factor in the River Hawks’ defensive effort Tuesday night, registering four steals and three blocks in the second half. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Branden Melton-Kielbowicz Connector Contributor A late 9–0 run and hyperactive defense secured the UMass Lowell River Hawks (3–5) a 75–63 victory over the Brown University Bears (4–2) to snap a three-game losing…
Relentless River Hawks dominate Beacons in home opener at Costello
Christian Lutete came into this matchup averaging over 25 points for the River Hawks (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor With a dominate performance at Costello Athletic Center, the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (2-2) confidently took their home opener with a win over the visiting UMass Boston Beacons (0-1), 88-45.…
River Hawks hang tough in 74-65 loss to Vermont Catamounts
Marcos Aguilar Sports Editor The UMass Lowell Men’s basketball team (12-11,4-4) fell to the conference leading Vermont Catamounts (17-5, 7-1) this past Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. Vermont forward and America East leading scorer Anthony Lamb, led the way for the visitors with 29 points and 12 rebounds. “Just really proud. It sounds funny…
Men’s Basketball stunned mid-week by Maine Black Bears
Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor We’re on to Vermont. The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (12-10, 4-3) disappointingly had their four game winning streak snapped by the Maine Black Bears (4-19, 2-5) in a 78-59 blow out loss this past Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center. Being statistically the worst team in the conference,…
