(photo courtesy of Sarah Mahannah) “Isabella Quintanilla swings at incoming pitch.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor The River Hawk softball team (6-19, 1-4 America East) had a rough time against the UAlbany Great Danes (18-7, 7-1 America East) in their home opener, losing both games in the doubleheader on Wednesday, April 9 at the Riverview Field. …
River Hawks fall to University at Albany in 1-0 championship heartbreaker
Defender Chase Reichenberg battles for the ball against UAlbany. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor It was not until minute 102, sometime after the sun had set on the Cushing Field Complex, that the sun also set on a ferociously hard fought 2017 campaign for the UMass Lowell men’s soccer team. The River Hawks fell…
River Hawks lose third straight in America East matchup
Freshman midfielder Hannah Caster set a career-high with three points in the losing effort Saturday afternoon against UAlbany. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Jason Ounpraseuth Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s lacrosse team (6-5, 0-3 AE) lost their third straight game against the UAlbany Great Danes (7-4, 3-1) in Saturday’s America East action. The River Hawks…
Women’s basketball drops America East game at home
Senior guard Nicole Hayner notched 10 points on Wednesday night against Albany Alexa Hyde Connector Editor The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team suffered a loss to the UAlbany Great Danes in Wednesday night’s America East matchup. UMass Lowell fell to a 3-19 overall record, and a 0-9 America East record. Despite a strong first quarter, UMass…
Men’s basketball aiming for a win in first conference game
The River Hawks will face their first America East opponent this season with a contest against UAlbany at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Following a close overtime win against Cornell University, the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team looks to start out 2017 with another win against…
Men’s soccer edges out UAlbany for first place spot in America East
Wuilito Fernandes controls the ball while surrounded by a trio of Albany defenders. He would score his 10th goal of the season later in the first half. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff The River Hawks secured a 1-0 victory over the UAlbany Great Danes in a nail-biter at the Cushing Field Complex Saturday night,…
Field hockey falls to UAlbany 4-0
After their Senior/Alumni Day matchup against Lehigh, the River Hawks will end their season with four straight America East games. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell field hockey team fell to a 6-7 record with a 4-0 loss against No. 17 UAlbany on Friday afternoon. It snapped a three-game…
Photos: Men’s basketball falls to UAlbany on Senior Night
Guard Mark Cornelius was one of two seniors — along with DJ Mlachnik — honored before the game on Senior Night for the River Hawks. He scored six points and dished out two assists in a losing effort against the Great Danes Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center. (All photos by George DeLuca/Connector)