UMass Lowell Riverhawks cursed at Costello

February 22, 2022

(Photo courtesy ESPN) UMass Lowell Riverhawks and NJIT Highlanders logos Alex Decato-Roed Connector Editor On Wednesday night, the UMass Lowell women’s basketball looked to further their two-game winning streak against the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders at Costello. However, the River Hawks couldn’t find their momentum despite a solid defensive effort. With the 50-60 loss… Read More UMass Lowell Riverhawks cursed at Costello

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Women’s Basketball: River Hawks heartbreaking losses to Maine and Vermont

February 8, 2022

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Lowell’s Denise Solis takes the starting tip during their game against Maine Alex Decato-Roed Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team faced an upsetting loss to the University of Maine Black Bears and University of Vermont Catamounts this week. The River Hawks are now 3-4 (6-10 overall) in the… Read More Women’s Basketball: River Hawks heartbreaking losses to Maine and Vermont

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UMass Lowell Women’s Basketball Loss to UAlbany

February 1, 2022

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Lowell’s Kaylen Banwareesingh takes a shot during the game against UAlbany Alex Decacto-Roed Connector Staff On Wednesday night, the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team ended their three-game winning streak with a 56-44 loss to the UAlbany Great Danes at SEFCU Arena. Although opening the game with a 7-2 run, trouble… Read More UMass Lowell Women’s Basketball Loss to UAlbany

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Baylor ends Gonzaga’s perfect season in decisive win to capture their first ever NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship

April 13, 2021

(Photo courtesy of SBNation.com) Baylor’s Mark Vital on the court during the Championship game Matt Micale Connector Editor On Monday, April 5, the Baylor Bears took down the undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-70 in the Men’s NCAA Championship in Indiana. This was Baylor’s first ever men’s basketball national title. Baylor was the early aggressor and took… Read More Baylor ends Gonzaga’s perfect season in decisive win to capture their first ever NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship

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UMass Lowell Men’s Basketball falls to Hartford in the America East Championship game

March 16, 2021

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) River Hawk guard Obadiah Noel drives to the hoop in America East Championship game against Hartford Matt Micale Connector Editor The River Hawks made it to their first ever divisional America East Championship game this season, but they lost to the Hartford Hawks 64-50. This ended their chance at their… Read More UMass Lowell Men’s Basketball falls to Hartford in the America East Championship game

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UMass Lowell Men’s Basketball taking first trip to America East Championship game – close to making the NCAA March Madness Tournament

March 9, 2021

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Teammates Connor Withers and Max Brooks on the court during America East Semifinal game at UMBC Matt Micale Connector Editor After an upset against the UMBC Retrievers in the semifinals, the River Hawks propelled themselves to the America East Championship game for the first time in team history. This is… Read More UMass Lowell Men’s Basketball taking first trip to America East Championship game – close to making the NCAA March Madness Tournament

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UMass Lowell’s Women Basketball team in third place of America East – Denise Solis named division’s player of the week

February 23, 2021

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) Denise Solis America East Player of the Week Matt Micale Connector Editor UMass Lowell’s sophomore forward Denise Solis was named America East’s Player of the Week on Feb. 15. This came after an all-star performance with games against UNH which the River Hawks won on Feb. 13 and 14.… Read More UMass Lowell’s Women Basketball team in third place of America East – Denise Solis named division’s player of the week

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The Celtics lose to the Lakers in close battle 96-95, Saturday January 30th

February 9, 2021

(Photo courtesy of wcvb.com) Jayson Tatum defending Lebron James during the game’s second half. Emmanuel Idehen-Ovabor Connector Staff For any basketball fan, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers has been a staple rivalry. From the battles in the 1960s to their clashes in the 2008 and 2010 NBA championships, both teams have a… Read More The Celtics lose to the Lakers in close battle 96-95, Saturday January 30th