Michael Louria led the River Hawks in game-winning goals with four in the 2014-2015 season. (Photo courtesy of Michael C. York/Bangor Daily News) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Ice hockey forward Michael Louria will no longer skate for the River Hawks, according to a USCHO report. Louria played 51 games in his two seasons at UMass…
Why I love sports
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz brought the fans of Fenway to their feet after a passionate speech in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. (Photo courtesy of The Wire) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor I’m often asked why sports float my boat, but the answer isn’t so simple. Being from the Boston area it…
River Hawks attempt comeback against Harvard but fall 9-4
Freshman infielder Oscar Marchena makes an unreal catch in shallow right field (Photo courtesy of George DeLuca/Connector). Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell River Hawks fell to the Harvard Crimson, 9-4, on Wednesday night at LeLacheur Park. The River Hawks fell to a 17-20 record with their second straight defeat. They scored three runs…
UMass Lowell falls to Harvard on Senior Night
Laura and Elizabeth Kender celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday against Harvard, their final collegiate game. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Alexa Hyde Connector Staff UMass Lowell’s women’s lacrosse (1-16) played their final game of the season on Tuesday night in a 12-5 loss to the Harvard Crimson (8-6) at Wicked Blue Field. The…
Kobe Bean Bryant: An enigma
Bryant’s 20-year career has been historic, and it may not be over. (Courtesy Photo) Alex Salucco Connector Editor Everyone has done it – taken the brown bag that your buffalo chicken pizza from Suppa’s came in, crumpled it up, sized up the trash can and said “Kobe” while you missed terribly. Kobe Bryant is almost an…
River Hawks clinch first series win on Senior Day
Seniors Taylor August, Marielle Handley, and Alyssa Zinkiewicz stand with Head Coach Danielle Henderson in the Senior Day tribute (Photo courtesy of Bob Ellis/Athletic Communications). Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell softball team shut out the Hartford Hawks, 1-0, to win the weekend series on Sunday afternoon in River View Field. Sunday’s contest was…
Photos: Baseball splits doubleheader with conference foe UAlbany
Freshman pitcher Russ Olive advances to third base before scoring on a fielder’s choice ground ball in the seventh inning as the River Hawks dropped a 5-2 decision against America East foe UAlbany before defeating the Great Danes in game two by a 6-1 score. (All photos by George DeLuca)
Honey Thaljieh promotes the face of a new FIFA
Honey Thaljieh, FIFA’s communications manager, visited UMass Lowell on Thursday to discuss the future of soccer. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jeffrey Gerson) Alexa Hyde Connector Staff “For the game. For the world,” is FIFA’s current mission statement, which FIFA communication manager Honey Thaljieh came to discuss at UMass Lowell on Thursday, April 14. Honey Thaljieh…
