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Hayner ties UMass Lowell record as River Hawks fall 78-62 to UMBC

Hayner ties UMass Lowell record as River Hawks fall 78-62 to UMBC

Senior guard Nicole Hayner tied a UMass Lowell record for three-pointers made in a game in her penultimate collegiate contest. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Gina Cincotta Connector Contributor The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team fell 78-62 to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County at the Tsongas Center on Saturday. With the loss, the program

Women’s lacrosse comes back, battles to 11-9 loss against Dartmouth

Sophomore attack Jane Dudley had a hat trick in the River Hawks’ first game of the season. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell women’s lacrosse team turned around a 7-2 deficit in the middle of the first half into a 9-9 tie with 12:09 left to play in a

River Hawks pick up two new recruits

UMass Lowell hockey recruit Reid Stefanson was named the NAHL’s Central Division star for the week of Nov. 7-13. (Courtesy of Minot Minotauros) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team has padded up reserves for its future and added two new recruits to the program. Defensemen Anthony Baxter and forward Reid

Men’s hockey defeats Massachusetts 4-2 to earn Alumni Cup title

Senior defenseman and captain Michael Kapla carries the puck out of UMass Lowell’s defensive zone. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s hockey team beat the Massachusetts Minutemen 4-2 with the game-winning goal coming from senior forward and leading scorer Joe Gambardella in the third period. Four different River Hawks found the

Men’s lacrosse suffers blowout loss against Boston University, 18-8

The UMass Lowell men’s lacrosse team featured a setback against Boston University on Saturday, Feb. 11. Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s lacrosse team opened up their third Division I season with a 18-8 loss in a nonconference game against Boston University. Boston University scored eight goals in the second quarter to build

River Hawks fight for third straight win in 3-2 contest against Boston University

Freshman forward Kenny Hausinger celebrates after scoring the game winning goal for the River Hawks in the third period.  Brock Johnson Connector Editor UMass Lowell looked to maintain momentum on their two-game winning streak coming into the game against Boston University at the Tsongas Center on Friday, Feb, 10. The River Hawks extended their winning

Photos: No. 10 River Hawks rout New Hampshire 8-2

Christina Laderoute Connector Editor Christina Laderoute was at the men’s hockey game on Saturday night where the No. 10-ranked River Hawks has seven different goal scorers make their mark on the University of New Hampshire. Here are some of her best shots. (All photos by Christina Laderoute/Connector) Chaos ensues in front of the New Hampshire net.

Super Bowl LI: Clash of the titans

The New England Patriots face off against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. (Courtesy of Getty Images) Brock Johnson Connector Editor The New England Patriots breezed past the Steelers 36-17 in Foxborough during the AFC Championship game, but the Super Bowl in Houston will not be so