Sophomore forward Kayla Gibbs scored a career-high 27 points in Sunday’s America East matchup against the Binghamton Bearcats. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Michaela Hyde and Alexa Hyde Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team fell to Binghamton in an overtime thriller Sunday afternoon at the Tsongas Center. The River Hawks lead for…
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…
Biking in Lowell picking up speed
Jessie Paskiewicz Connector Staff Gaining ground throughout Lowell isn’t all that hard when you’re gliding around on two wheels. Within the past few years, biking in Lowell – especially within the UMass Lowell community – has evolved into a more cyclist-friendly experience, thanks to transformations in college cycling resources, city bike lanes, and support from…
River Hawks on wrong end of buzzer beater
Senior Mark Cornelius shoots over a Wildcat defender in Thursday night’s America East matchup against the University of New Hampshire. (Evanthia Tully/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor One cannot take anything for granted in the America East Conference. For a team that played its best game defensively and shot 55 percent from the floor, quite simply,…
Trump & What Is Freedom of Speech?
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will speak at the Tsongas Center on Monday, Jan. 4. (Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore) Zachary Zuber UML Student When the news broke that Republican Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump was in the works to organize at rally at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, it was greeted with much controversy and…
River Hawks battle to 88-79 loss at UConn
Jahad Thomas led the River Hawks with 19 points in a strong performance against UConn Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (4-7) put their offense to the test against No. 25 UConn (7-3), but it wasn’t enough to beat the Huskies, falling 88-79…
Women’s basketball earns second win over Holy Cross
Junior guard Asia Mitchell-Owens scored 22 points and 7 rebounds in Wednesday night’s victory over Holy Cross. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Michaela Hyde and Alexa Hyde Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team earned their second win of the season against Holy Cross in a 75-67 point game on Wednesday night at…
