Julia Magee Connector Editor The 2026 spring semester welcomes the new Braven Accelerator course, designed to prepare undergraduate students to successfully and confidently enter the workforce. The course consists of three main sections that support students’ progression working through their goals. Students meet on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. virtually, except for the first…
Lowell unable to keep up with Boston College, lose 3-1 on home ice
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Freshman Mirko Buttazzoni skates between two Boston College defenders, entering the zone with the puck.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Friday, Dec. 5, the River Hawks lost 3-1 to the no. 14/15 Boston College Eagles in a dominant showing from the Eagles, as they have now won seven out…
Women’s basketball continues to impress, surpassing last seasons win total
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Junior Maddie Rice walks off the bench during player introductions.” By Jason Cooke Connector Editor America East play has not yet started. But the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team is already off to a much-improved start. After sliding to a lowly 3-25 record last season, the River Hawks have…
Men’s Soccer eliminated from American East Semifinals
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Graduate Shunnosuke Nakajima clears the ball to the opponents side of the field.” Tristin Henson Connector Editor The River Hawks Men’s soccer team (7-7-4) was eliminated from the playoffs in the American East semifinals on Nov. 12th. They faced off against the No. 2 Bryant Bulldogs (16-1-2), losing 4-2.…
Lowell hockey in need of an identity
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “The River Hawks celebrate a victory on home ice as a team after the game.” Jake Messer Connector Editor With nearly a third of the season in the books, the UMass Lowell River Hawks are currently 5-7 on the year and are sitting tied for seventh in the Hockey…
The Lowell Spinners are back and ready to play ball in 2026
(Photo courtesy of Bruce Preston, UMass Lowell) “The community celebrated the return of the Lowell Spinners as the latest franchise of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at a press conference held at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. Wearing the team’s new uniforms, front row, from left, are franchise team leaders…
Men’s Basketball cruises to victory with a brand-new roster
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Senior Austin Green rises up to finish his layup against two Rivier defenders.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Monday, Nov. 3, UMass Lowell dismantled Rivier University by a score of 107-55 in their regular season opener at home. Senior student Austin Green led the team to the win with…
Lowell is shutout at home by New Hampshire in the first game of the weekend
(Photo Courtesy of Jason Cooke) “UML Band prepares to preform throughout the home game against New Hampshire.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor It looked as though the UMass Lowell men’s hockey team was riding a crescendo of momentum into Friday’s matchup with the University of New Hampshire, but the River Hawks were again reminded of the…
