(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Graduate Shunnosuke Nakajima clears the ball to the opponents side of the field.” Tristin Henson Connector Editor The River Hawks Men’s soccer team (7-7-4) was eliminated from the playoffs in the American East semifinals on Nov. 12th. They faced off against the No. 2 Bryant Bulldogs (16-1-2), losing 4-2.…
A new season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League kicked off in Lowell on Sunday
(Photo courtesy of Boston Fleet Athletics) “Fleet goalie #31 Aerin Frankel makes a save en route to a shutout in the regular season opener.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor Hosting the Montréal Victoire at the Tsongas Center, the Boston Fleet dropped the puck on its 30-game season last Sunday. The Fleet is embarking on its third…
Lowell hockey in need of an identity
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “The River Hawks celebrate a victory on home ice as a team after the game.” Jake Messer Connector Editor With nearly a third of the season in the books, the UMass Lowell River Hawks are currently 5-7 on the year and are sitting tied for seventh in the Hockey…
The Lowell Spinners are back and ready to play ball in 2026
(Photo courtesy of Bruce Preston, UMass Lowell) “The community celebrated the return of the Lowell Spinners as the latest franchise of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at a press conference held at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. Wearing the team’s new uniforms, front row, from left, are franchise team leaders…
Men’s Basketball cruises to victory with a brand-new roster
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Senior Austin Green rises up to finish his layup against two Rivier defenders.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Monday, Nov. 3, UMass Lowell dismantled Rivier University by a score of 107-55 in their regular season opener at home. Senior student Austin Green led the team to the win with…
A night for Lowell to remember
(Photo courtesy of TNA Wrestling) “Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster makes an appearance at Bound for Glory.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Oct. 12, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling came to Lowell to hold their flagship pay per view, Bound for Glory, an accumulation of that year’s wrestling stories within the company.…
Off Broadway Players host fall production
(Photo Courtesy of Anton Grankin) “Cast of ‘Peace in Our Time.’” Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor UMass Lowell’s student drama club, the Off Broadway Players (OBP), is preparing to open their fall play production of Noël Coward’s “Peace in Our Time.” Set during World War II, “Peace in our Time” is a what-if show about a…
Lowell cruises to victory on opening night
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “The River Hawks skate around the ice thanking the fans for their support in the regular season opener.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Friday, Oct. 3, the River Hawks bested Merrimack at home by a score of 4-0. Captain and graduate Jay Ahearn was the man for the…
