Joe Gambardella scores off an assist from C.J. Smith (not pictured) to tie the game at 1 in the second period Friday night at the Tsongas Center. (George DeLuca/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Resurgent play on the man advantage and strong penalty killing helped No. 11 UMass Lowell defeat No. 8 Boston University (21-11-5) 3-2 in a…
UMass Lowell cuts vacant posts, freezes others to fund $2M reduction
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor After seven months as the new leader of a rapidly expanding campus, UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney currently faces her toughest challenge at the university’s helm. Moloney, as executive vice chancellor under then-Chancellor Marty Meehan, spearheaded UMass Lowell’s growth in recent years with the opening of 12 new buildings and a…
Women’s lacrosse earns first Division I win
Women’s lacrosse ends a 20-game losing streak that started with the first game of the 2015 season. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Alexa Hyde Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s lacrosse team earned their first Division I win in program history with a 12-8 victory over the Siena Saints Wednesday afternoon at Wicked Blue…
UMass Lowell finishes regular season with 3-1 victory over Boston College
River Hawk teammates raise their arms in celebration of A.J. White’s goal to put the team on top in the first period. (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor When the moment got big, the River Hawks stepped up to make plays. UMass Lowell knocked off Boston College 3-1 Saturday night at Tsongas Center to finish…
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)
Kevin Boyle: The man behind the mask
Senior goalie Kevin Boyle has been a mainstay in the River Hawks’ success this season. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Some people are just born to play hockey, and UMass Lowell goalie Kevin Boyle might be one of them. Through 31 games this season, Boyle has 19 wins, a .932…
