River Hawk players hoist the trophy after winning Wednesday’s game. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Brock Johnson Connector Contributor In his final game as a River Hawk, senior forward Wuilito Fernandes powered the team to a 2-1 win and their first-ever America East regular season championship with his game-winning goal over the Hartford Hawks assisted by redshirt freshman…
Men’s soccer edges out UAlbany for first place spot in America East
Wuilito Fernandes controls the ball while surrounded by a trio of Albany defenders. He would score his 10th goal of the season later in the first half. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff The River Hawks secured a 1-0 victory over the UAlbany Great Danes in a nail-biter at the Cushing Field Complex Saturday night,…
Men’s soccer, Binghamton deadlock 1-1 in double OT; remain undefeated after AE opener
Wuilito Fernandes (10) is surrounded by Bearcats (Nikkos Pasarras (20), Zach Galluzzo (4), Miles Burbank (23), and Charlie Novoth (2)) as Ivan Blaskic (13) follows the play. (photo/George DeLuca) George DeLuca Connector Editor The Binghamton Bearcats tied the UMass Lowell men’s soccer team with 27 seconds left in regulation, but the ensuing tug-of-war in double-overtime failed…
Wuilito Fernandes exemplifies leadership on and off the field
Fernandes is a major reason for the men’s soccer team’s success this season. (Photo/George DeLuca) by George DeLuca Connector Editor In 2009, Wuilito Fernandes came to the United States from Praia, Cape Verde, a small city on an island located about 500 miles west of Senegal, Africa. He played soccer as much as he could back…
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…
Men’s soccer edges St. Francis Brooklyn 2-1 in double overtime
Ivan Abramovic celebrates his double overtime goal with his overjoyed teammates as the rest of the team rushes onto the field. From left: Jakov Basic (21), Carlos Ruiz (3), Abramovic (without jersey), Wuilito Fernandes (10) and Ivan Blaskic (13). (George DeLuca/Connector) George DeLuca Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s soccer team found a way to…
River Hawks’ patience pays off with 1-0 win in overtime
Wuilito Fernandes celebrates shirtless after scoring the game winning goal in overtime. (Photo courtesy Matt Dwyer/Connector) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor Though it took nearly ninety-eight minutes, the River Hawks held onto their spotless season record thanks to a clutch goal by senior mid Wuilito Fernandes. With the 1-0 victory, goalkeeper Austin Kroll earned his…
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