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UMass Lowell Students rank top scariest college mascots

Julie Sage Connector Staff College Mascots can be incredibly unsettling, even if they’re one of the most lovable ones. But which college mascots are the scariest, and what are their crazy backstories? Here are the top 13 creepiest, weirdest and scariest mascots according to UMass Lowell students. #13 – Sam the Minuteman (UMass Amherst) (Photo

UMass Lowell ice hockey splits even in weekend series against Providence

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “River Hawks players celebrate win over Providence College.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor After coming off an easy weekend with a victory over the University of Maine, the River Hawks were back at it again this weekend. This time, their weekend would start away from home as they traveled to

River Hawks swept by Providence as they lose edge in series finale 3-1

Sophomore goaltender Tyler Wall stopped 28 out of 31 shots on net on Saturday night. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The third period was the best one for the UMass Lowell men’s hockey team. Rebounding from a slow first period and a more heated second one, they came in roaring for the final twenty

Men’s hockey falls to Providence 4-3 in Hockey East Semifinal rematch

Joe Gambardella defends against Providence’s Jake Walman. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Despite a strong start for the River Hawks, the Providence College Friars came back with an aggressive third period to secure the 3-4 win in a hard-fought Hockey East battle. The loss snapped a seven-game win streak for the River Hawks, and

Men’s hockey looks to extend win streak with series against Providence

River Hawks surround Kevin Boyle following triple-overtime win vs Providence in 2016 Hockey East Semifinals. (Courtesy of George DeLuca) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor The fifth-ranked UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team carries a seven-game winning streak into a home-and-home series this weekend with Hockey East foe Providence College. The last time these two teams

River Hawks avoid weekend sweep with victory over Providence

River Hawk teammates celebrate a goal during their victory over third-ranked Providence Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor The River Hawks earned a hard fought 3-1 win over third-ranked Providence Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. UMass Lowell (15-5-4) and Providence (16-4-4) split their weekend