UMass Lowell midfielder Laura Gagnon (14) moves the ball downfield against UAlbany midfielder/forward Alexa Schneider as Rachel Morrier follows the play. Gagnon got the assist on the winning goal by forward Jaymee Luke. (Photo by George DeLuca/Connector) George DeLuca Connector Editor The UMass Lowell women’s soccer team executed a designed play for a goal when they…
Volleyball loses seventh straight in five sets against Hartford
The UMass Lowell River Hawks are now 1-6 against the Hartford Hawks. (Photo courtesy Bob Ellis) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor UMass Lowell volleyball had an aggressive start on Saturday night, winning the first two sets, but ultimately lost their seventh straight game to Hartford in five sets. Their record fell to 5-10 overall, while…
Field Hockey overcomes deficit but loses to Hofstra 4-3
The River Hawks are now 6-0-1 in their all-time record against the Hofstra Pride. Their record for the 2015-2016 is now 3-4. (George DeLuca) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor Despite a strong showing in the second half, the UMass Lowell field hockey team was handed their fourth loss of the season against Hofstra on Friday…
River Hawks men’s soccer team duels Dartmouth to a 1-1 draw
River Hawk forward/midfielder Wuilito Fernandes (10) tangles with Dartmouth midfielder Alexander Marsh (24). (Photo/George DeLuca) by George DeLuca Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s soccer team couldn’t conjure up the magic needed to break a 1-1 tie against Dartmouth in yet another double overtime contest on Saturday night at Cushing Field. The Big Green drew first…
Men’s soccer rallies to keep the streak alive
Goalkeeper Austin Kroll comes out to make a save against a Brown University forward. (Matt Dwyer) by Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff Despite playing from behind for longer than they have at any point in the season, UMass Lowell pulled off a thrilling comeback in the end of regulation to maintain their spotless record. They handed the…
Women’s soccer taking confidence from a slim, hard-fought defeat
Rachel Morrier (left) maneuvers her way around a defender during Thursday’s contest. (Photo courtesy/Matt Dwyer) by Andrew Sciascia Connector Contributor Coming out aggressively Thursday night, sights set on a redeeming victory over the Blue Devils after last year’s 4-0 loss, the River Hawks fell just short of the win with a 1-0 final score. The…
2016 NFL season preview
Panther quarterback Cam Newton looks to avenge his team’s Super Bowl loss tonight in Denver. (Photo Courtesy of www.sportingnews.com) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor The NFL season is already shaping up to give everyone a headache. Suspension, injuries trades are already prevalent and position battles are in full swing. It all starts tonight with a Super…
Fantasy Corner: Week One
Fantasy players worried about the four-game suspension of Tom Brady may want to put their trust in Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. (Photo courtesy/PanicButton) by Tyler O’Keefe Connector Staff It’s the best time of the year again. Football, and more importantly fantasy season, is upon us. You can have bragging rights over friends, family, coworkers,…
