UMass Lowell captured their first conference win since 2013 on Friday night’s bout against the University of New Hampshire. (Courtesy UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff With two goals from sophomore forward/midfielder Torrie Huk, the River Hawks were able to secure their first-ever win against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. The 2-1 victory…
Field Hockey overcomes deficit but loses to Hofstra 4-3
The River Hawks are now 6-0-1 in their all-time record against the Hofstra Pride. Their record for the 2015-2016 is now 3-4. (George DeLuca) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor Despite a strong showing in the second half, the UMass Lowell field hockey team was handed their fourth loss of the season against Hofstra on Friday…
Field hockey falls to Miami (Ohio) 4-3 in double overtime
Georgia Cowderoy (3) battles for control of the ball with Miami (OH) forward and top scorer Paula Portugal (5). Kendall Hunter (4) follows the play. Portugal scored the winning goal as Miami (Ohio) won in double overtime 4-3. (Photo courtesy George DeLuca/Connector) by George DeLuca Connector Editor The UMass Lowell field hockey team lost to…
River Hawks fall, 3-2, at Hofstra
Photo courtesy of UMASS Lowell Atheltics UMASS Lowell Athletics HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Freshman Torrie Huk (Milford, Del.) logged a season-high two goals for the UMass Lowell field hockey team (5-2) in a 3-2 loss at Hofstra (5-3) on Friday. “It’s unfortunate that all the good hockey we have been playing over the past six games…
River Hawks 2-1 win over Holy Cross
By George DeLuca The UMass Lowell field hockey squad’s record improved to 4 wins, 0 losses last night at Cushing “Wicked Blue Field.” The River Hawks seem to be intent on raising their game with each showing. As midfielders and backs deployed the swarming bee defense for UML goalie Kelsey Federico (another inspiring performance), their offense…
Field hockey opens season with hard-fought victory
Junior midfielder Georgia Cowderoy races upfield by a Quinnipiac defender. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Field Hockey team opened up their first year of NCAA postseason eligibility Friday afternoon at Wicked Blue Field in Lowell. The River Hawks defeated the visiting Quinnipiac Bobcats by a final score…
Top 10 fall sports moments of 2014
(Photo/Christopher Tran/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor With the conclusion of the 2014 field hockey and soccer seasons, and nearing the end of the track and field, cross country and volleyball campaigns, it’s time to look back at some of the best moments of the UMass Lowell fall sports season. While these River Hawk teams recently…
River Hawks overtime miracle
Bianca Jones’ hat-trick goal leads to field hockey victory over UC Davis. Shane Foley Connector Editor The UMass Lowell River Hawks women’s field hockey team took the field last Friday with a mission to redeem their previous loss over UC Davis. Almost 83 minutes later, the River Hawks had just enough in them to pull…
