Photo by George DeLuca/Connector Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor The UMass Lowell women’s basketball squad is still searching for its first win of the season after an 83-64 loss to the Bryant Bulldogs Tuesday evening at the Costello Center. The River Hawks struggled to get into a consistent groove offensively, and were worn down by Bryant’s 11-women…
UMass Lowell falls to Columbia in home opener
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Michaela Hyde and Alexa Hyde Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s basketball team fell to Columbia in their home opener, with a final score of 57-67 Friday night at Costello Athletic Center. “Our ladies played hard; we didn’t lose because of lack of effort … It came down to…
Women’s River Hawks to still be competitive despite youth
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics Shane Foley Connector Editor On paper, it may seem like a rough year for the 2015-2016 Women’s River Hawk Basketball team. They lost two seniors last year: Jasmine McRoy and Shannon Samuels. Freshman Labert stustained an injury that will bench her for the beginning of the season. The team…
Samuels, McRoy to wrap up college basketball careers
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor After two years of Division I competition for the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team, star guards Shannon Samuels and Jasmine McRoy will play their final game for the River Hawks Tuesday night. The two have played for the River Hawks for the last two seasons, which, according to Director of Athletics…