(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Midfielder Alice Van Hemelen handles the possession with care as the attack builds.” By Jason Cooke Connector Editor It was yet another successful campaign for the UMass Lowell field hockey team last season, beating a pair of Power Four opponents while being nationally ranked. This time around, the River…
Field Hockey take down Bryant in 4-0 win
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “River Hawks player handles ball” Shaan Baid Connector Editor The River Hawks blew out Bryant 4-0 to improve to 5-5 while maintaining a perfect home record. The game took place on Friday afternoon at Wicked Blue Field. The River Hawks’ defense has been lights out at home by not allowing…
No.1 River Hawks end historic season in the America East Semi-finals against No.4 Golden Bears
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “River Hawk Karli Penrod fights for the ball with Golden Bear Claire Hind.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor The UMass Lowell River Hawks field hockey team had an upsetting double overtime loss to the University of California at Berkley Golden Bears during the America East Conference Championship semi-finals that were…
River Hawks field hockey continues dominant season despite loss to UMaine
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “UMaine midfielder Bhreagh Kennedy breaks for the ball while UMass Lowell back Alissia de Vries helps on defense.” Andrew Wilcox Connector Editor The River Hawks, after riding a scorching winning streak, fell short against UMaine on Friday, September 30th, being handed their first conference loss of the season. With…
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…
The Student in Student-Athletes
Student athletes have the difficult task of mixing sports, academics and life at UMass Lowell (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Melany Sheldon Connector Contributor We are used to the idea about student-athletes at UMass Lowell: their athletic performances and how they represent our school when they wear the River Hawks jersey. What is not…
Field Hockey falls to Stanford University 4-3 in back and forth game
Anouk Lalande scored her eighth goal of the season against Stanford Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor The UMass Lowell field hockey team fell to the No. 12 Stanford Cardinal, 4-3, on Thursday afternoon at Cushing Field. Three different players scored for the River Hawks, but a Cardinal goal with…
