(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Freshman Mirko Buttazzoni skates between two Boston College defenders, entering the zone with the puck.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Friday, Dec. 5, the River Hawks lost 3-1 to the no. 14/15 Boston College Eagles in a dominant showing from the Eagles, as they have now won seven out…
Women’s basketball continues to impress, surpassing last seasons win total
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Junior Maddie Rice walks off the bench during player introductions.” By Jason Cooke Connector Editor America East play has not yet started. But the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team is already off to a much-improved start. After sliding to a lowly 3-25 record last season, the River Hawks have…
Patriots win big on Monday Night Football, extending their win streak to 10 games
(Photo courtesy of usatoday.com) “Patriots quarterback Drake Maye looks to pass the football down field against the Giants.” Jake Messer Connector Editor The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants by a score of 33-15, improving their record to 11-2 on the year, the best in the NFL as they finally enter their bye…
Boston Fleet off to perfect start
(Photo courtesy of Boston Fleet Athletics) “The Boston Fleet celebrate a goal at home against the Minnesota Frost.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor So far, so good for the Boston Fleet. Uncertainty clouded over the Professional Women’s Hockey League team ahead of its third campaign. An expansion process stripped its roster of franchise mainstays and future…
Men’s Soccer eliminated from American East Semifinals
(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…
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