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Smith, River Hawks bring house down in win over Wheelock

Smith, River Hawks bring house down in win over Wheelock

Photo by George DeLuca/Connector Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor The River Hawks rained down threes like Reggie Miller and shattered rims like Shaq in what was on multiple levels an explosive game at Costello Athletic Center Tuesday afternoon. “No matter what I have to say about the game, today will forever be the day that we

Master, River Hawks defeat Notre Dame 3-1

Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor It took Adam Chapie’s empty-net goal with four seconds remaining in the game to finally take the fight out of a Notre Dame team that refused to go away all weekend. The River Hawks defeated a talented Fighting Irish squad 3-1 to improve its season

UMass Lowell falls to Columbia in home opener

Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Michaela Hyde and Alexa Hyde Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team fell to Columbia in their home opener, with a final score of 57-67 Friday night at Costello Athletic Center. “Our ladies played hard; we didn’t lose because of lack of effort … It came down to

Fantasy Corner: Week 11

Darren McFadden should have a good game this week against the Dolphins. (Ray Carlin/USA Today Sports) Tyler O’Keefe Connector Staff Football fans, believe it or not, it is already Week 11 in the NFL–one week away from the Thanksgiving games and three from the first week of playoffs in fantasy. These last games are crucial

River Hawks win shootout over Sacred Heart

Freshman Isaac White looks to make a play against a Sacred Heart defender. (Photo by GeorgeDeLuca/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team earned their first of the season with an 87-84 victory over Sacred Heart Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center. “I was happy with the way we played,” said Head

American domination of Olympic basketball

Photo courtesy of Getty Images Alexa Hyde Connector Staff Basketball has been an Olympic sport since 1936, and has regularly been featured in the Olympics since. America has regularly dominated the Olympics since 1936 as well. America has the most gold medals in basketball, boasting 21 gold medals for men and women combined. The United