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Dunja Mostarac finds home with UMass Lowell soccer

Mostarac represented Serbia in the UEFA U-19 Championship in late August and early September. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Women’s soccer freshman defense Dunja Mostarac has had a unique first month of college. Not many college students can say they’ve played almost 600 minutes of Division I soccer while managing to… Read More Dunja Mostarac finds home with UMass Lowell soccer

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Breakout freshman Emily Nelson brings far more to UMass Lowell than just athleticism

Freshman midfielder Emily Nelson drew the attention of the conference last week when she earned goals in three straight games. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Andrew J Sciascia Connector Editor Eight starts on eight appearances, four goals, two game-winners, nearly 600 minutes played and, as of Monday, an America East Rookie of the Week Award.… Read More Breakout freshman Emily Nelson brings far more to UMass Lowell than just athleticism

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Women’s soccer ties Binghamton 1-1 on Senior Day

Senior midfielder Thalia Petsis goes in for the slide tackle while defending Binghamton’s Erin Theiller. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor  In their final home game of the 2017 regular season, the women’s soccer team tied Binghamton University 1-1 on Sunday afternoon, moving to a 5-5-5 record overall. A successful penalty kick taken by the… Read More Women’s soccer ties Binghamton 1-1 on Senior Day

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Women’s soccer beats Seton Hall 3-1 in first-ever meeting

Rachel Morrier scored two goals against Seton Hall and leads the team in scoring. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor  Taking on Seton Hall for the first time, the UMass Lowell women’s soccer team defeated the Pirates, 3-1, Thursday night at Cushing Field. Rachel Morrier scored two goals to give the River… Read More Women’s soccer beats Seton Hall 3-1 in first-ever meeting

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Women’s soccer earns first win of the season, 2-1, in double overtime game against New Jersey Institute of Technology

The River Hawks’ second goal came in the last second of overtime. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor With one second remaining in double overtime, the River Hawks were able to find the back of the net, thanks to a shot from midfielder Andrea Morrow, to earn their first victory of the… Read More Women’s soccer earns first win of the season, 2-1, in double overtime game against New Jersey Institute of Technology