(Photo courtesy of UML athletics) “UML won big against LIU.” Jake Messer Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Women’s Lacrosse team is off to another hot start this season, with their most recent win coming against LIU at home. The 15-6 victory made a statement, that this team is not to be trifled with this season. …
UML Men’s Basketball early season struggles
(Photo courtesy of Binghamton Athletics) “UMass Lowell lost their recent game against Binghamton despite big AEC hopes.” Jake Messer Connector Editor Last week, the River Hawks fell to Binghamton, 54-66. Another tough loss has the alarm bells ringing for this team as conference play is beginning to heat up as the calendar creeps toward March.…
River Hawks snap losing streak with big win over Brown
Graduate guard Josh Gantz was a key factor in the River Hawks’ defensive effort Tuesday night, registering four steals and three blocks in the second half. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Branden Melton-Kielbowicz Connector Contributor A late 9–0 run and hyperactive defense secured the UMass Lowell River Hawks (3–5) a 75–63 victory over the Brown University Bears (4–2) to snap a three-game losing…
UMass Lowell athletics unveils new student entrance at Tsongas and launches student check-in app
Brigid Archibald Connector Editor Returning Students who are not apart of residence life and had not been to a game since the school year started were met with a surprise when they arrived at the Tsongas Center for the first hockey game of the school year on Friday, Oct. 4. A new student entrance and…
The Student in Student-Athletes
Student athletes have the difficult task of mixing sports, academics and life at UMass Lowell (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Melany Sheldon Connector Contributor We are used to the idea about student-athletes at UMass Lowell: their athletic performances and how they represent our school when they wear the River Hawks jersey. What is not…
Miracle of the huddle and River Hawk pride Rise Up! celebrates UMass Lowell athletes
UMass Lowell gospel choir, Hawkapella, and Vocality join together on stage for a performance of “Rise Up”. (Courtesy of Taylor Carito/Connector) Taylor Carito Connector Editor After five years of transitioning to a fully Division I (D1) athletic school, UMass Lowell’s 2017 Homecoming was not shy of celebrations for every River Hawk. Riddled with athletes, faculty,…
New dining hall coming to USuites
A rendering of the intended seating layout for the USuites Dining Hall, scheduled to open in January 2018. (Courtesy of Student Affairs) Morgan Joubert Connector Contributor As the growing university continues to expand, so does a growing population of students, and with more students, more meal plans. With new residence halls and additional property being…
On a level playing field
UMass Lowell was added as the conference’s ninth member for the 2013-14 academic year. (Courtesy of America East) Alex Salucco Connector Editor Turning point — a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results. In February 2013, UMass Lowell announced that all of its athletic teams will compete…
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