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Boston Celtics clinch the Playoffs as third seed in the Eastern Conference

Boston Celtics clinch the Playoffs as third seed in the Eastern Conference

(Photo courtesy Sandiegouniontribune.com) Celtics’ Jayson Tatum dunks next to Pacers’ Buddy Hield Matt Micale Connector Editor The Boston Celtics have been on a roll since the start of the new year. As of now, they sit at the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-30. They sit only a game and a

River Hawks hockey team season ends in the NCAA tournament against Denver

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Lowell’s Lucas Condotta makes a move in front of Denver’s net Matt Micale Connector Editor UMass Lowell’s men’s hockey team’s season came to an end last Thursday after a 3-2 loss to the Denver Pioneers in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Lowell went into this game as the

River Hawks fall to UMass Amherst in Hockey East Semifinal

(Photo courtesy of UMass Amherst) Lowell’s Reid Stefanson gets tied up with Amherst’s goalie, Matt Murray Matt Micale Connector Editor Last Friday night, the UMass Lowell men’s hockey team lost to UMass Amherst 3-1 in the Hockey East semifinal game at the TD Garden. Lowell was seeded third in the division and Amherst seeded second.

US Women’s Soccer team settles equal pay lawsuit from 2019

(Photo courtesy of NPR) The U.S. women’s national soccer team Matt Micale Connector Editor The U.S. women’s soccer team had a monumental victory in late February against U.S. Soccer, settling a lawsuit that originated in 2019. The lawsuit claimed that the U.S. women’s soccer players are entitled under law to more equal pay to their

UMass Lowell Men’s Hockey Team sweeps UNH over weekend

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) River Hawk seniors during their pregame ceremony on senior night Matt Micale Connector Editor The River Hawks had a successful weekend where they beat UNH twice, first on Friday night then on Saturday night. Lowell improved their record to 20-9-3 heading into the end of their regular season and the

UMass Lowell Men’s Hockey defeats Boston College and Dartmouth

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) The River Hawks celebrate after a goal during Saturday’s game against Dartmouth Matt Micale Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s hockey team had a successful weekend knocking off both Boston College and Dartmouth. With these two wins, the team advances to 16-6-3 and to being ranked 14th in the nation.

River Hawks hold off UConn Huskies 3-0 on Saturday with Lee’s third period goals and Savory’s goaltending

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) The 15th ranked UMass Lowell River Hawks defeated a tough UConn Huskie team 3-0 on a rare Saturday matinee at the Tsongas Center.  Matt Micale Connector Editor The 15th ranked UMass Lowell River Hawks defeated a tough UConn Huskie team 3-0 on a rare Saturday matinee at the Tsongas Center. 

The River Hawks Defeat Hockey East rival UMass Amherst in a shootout

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) UMass Lowell’s men’s hockey team defeated the reigning NCAA champions, the UMass Amherst Minutemen, in a shootout at the Tsongas Center Friday night. Going into this game, UMass Lowell was ranked 15th nationally and UMass Amherst ranked 14th.  Matt Micale Connector editor  UMass Lowell’s men’s hockey team defeated the reigning