Freshman center Kenny Hausinger (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period of Sunday’s game. (Matt Dwyer) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team saw to it that the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers slunk out of the Tsongas Center with their tails between their legs. In…
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…
Field hockey falls just short in first conference game
The River Hawks will return to Lowell — and conference play after a one-game tilt against Sacred Heart — on Oct. 7 against the University of New Hampshire. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) by Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff Despite a high pace, high intensity effort by UMass Lowell field hockey (3-5) the team was defeated…
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…
Women’s soccer falls to Maine 1-0 in aggressive game
The River Hawks fell to a 3-5-2 record overall and 1-1-0 in America East play. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) by Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Despite a strong start, the UMass Lowell women’s soccer team was unable to score, leading to a 1-0 loss. The team came out assertively to start the game, with fast…
Women’s soccer beats UAlbany 1-0 in the final minute
UMass Lowell midfielder Laura Gagnon (14) moves the ball downfield against UAlbany midfielder/forward Alexa Schneider as Rachel Morrier follows the play. Gagnon got the assist on the winning goal by forward Jaymee Luke. (Photo by George DeLuca/Connector) George DeLuca Connector Editor The UMass Lowell women’s soccer team executed a designed play for a goal when they…
Volleyball loses seventh straight in five sets against Hartford
The UMass Lowell River Hawks are now 1-6 against the Hartford Hawks. (Photo courtesy Bob Ellis) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor UMass Lowell volleyball had an aggressive start on Saturday night, winning the first two sets, but ultimately lost their seventh straight game to Hartford in five sets. Their record fell to 5-10 overall, while…
Field Hockey overcomes deficit but loses to Hofstra 4-3
The River Hawks are now 6-0-1 in their all-time record against the Hofstra Pride. Their record for the 2015-2016 is now 3-4. (George DeLuca) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor Despite a strong showing in the second half, the UMass Lowell field hockey team was handed their fourth loss of the season against Hofstra on Friday…