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Natalia Silva outclasses Wang Cong to win flyweight title at UFC 332

October 27, 2026

By Aaliyah Afolabi | The Connector Brazilian mixed martial artist Natalia Silva captured the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship on October 3, defeating China’s Wang Cong by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 332 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The championship became vacant after former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko relinquished… Read More Natalia Silva outclasses Wang Cong to win flyweight title at UFC 332

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Patriots find their rhythm as Drake Maye leads midseason turnaround

October 27, 2026

By Luann Martins | Sports Contributor *Editor’s Note: This article was written before the New England Patriots’ Thursday, Oct. 22, matchup against the Chicago Bears. All records and analysis reflect the team’s performance through Week 6. The New England Patriots have experienced a more chaotic start to the season than many anticipated. However, with the… Read More Patriots find their rhythm as Drake Maye leads midseason turnaround

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A peek inside Riverhawk Hockey before the season opener

October 13, 2026

Gaby Portillo Connector Contributor The 2026-27 Hockey season for the UMass Lowell Riverhawks starts this week, Friday, October 9th, with their first game on home ice against Clarkson University. Ahead of that game, the Riverhawks played an exhibition game against Concordia University, giving fans a preview of what to expect this season. Norm Bazin, who’s… Read More A peek inside Riverhawk Hockey before the season opener

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Two goalies, one goal: How MacMiller and Mous are pushing each other to new heights

October 13, 2026

Danny Podolsky Connector Editor LOWELL, Mass. — Two goalkeepers, one net, and a whole lot of friendly competition. For the UMass Lowell field hockey team, sophomore goalkeepers Megan MacMiller and Veerle Mous have found themselves in an unusual situation. Rather than one goalkeeper taking control of the starting position, the two have shared playing time… Read More Two goalies, one goal: How MacMiller and Mous are pushing each other to new heights

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UMass Lowell men’s soccer wins four straight: Catching up with center back Louis Dufrachie

September 29, 2026

(Photo courtesy of Nick Grace) UMass Lowell men’s soccer center back, Louis Dufrachie, on the field. Danny Podolsky Connector Editor “It’s not over.” Those were the words uttered by Louis Dufrachie in the closing minutes against Manhattan last Friday. Leading the entire way, UML allowed a game-tying score in the 84th minute against the Jaspers.… Read More UMass Lowell men’s soccer wins four straight: Catching up with center back Louis Dufrachie

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Boston Fleet to host PWHL playoff games at Tsongas Center

April 7, 2026

(Jason Cooke photo) “The Tsongas Center will host PWHL playoff games this spring.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor The national hockey spotlight will once again shine bright on Lowell. Playoff hockey is set to return to the Tsongas Center this spring in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The league-leading Boston Fleet became the first team in… Read More Boston Fleet to host PWHL playoff games at Tsongas Center