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UMass field hockey team loses in overtime of MAC championship

The No. 9 Massachusetts field hockey team lost 2-1 to Miami (OH) in overtime of the Mid-American Conference championship game on Saturday. The Minutewomen (18-2, 9-1 MAC) fell short of the conference title for the second consecutive season, as the RedHawks (15-4, 8-1 MAC) claimed the championship. Sophomore Justina Intzes...

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Football: Cadets stumble against Springfield in final road test

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Norwich University football team ran into one of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference's (NEWMAC) most formidable attacks on Saturday afternoon, as Springfield College controlled the ground game throughout a 55-0 decision at Stagg Field. The Pride, who entered the weekend receiving votes in...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Football Outlast Amherst In Undefeated Battle, 16-13

AMHERST, Mass. – The Trinity College Football team held off host Amherst College, 16-13, in a battle of undefeated teams at Lehrman Field Saturday afternoon. The Bantams improve to 8-0, while the Mammoths slide to 7-1. What Happened:. On their opening drive of the game, the Mammoths drove down...

Amherst, MA · 2d

Daily Collegian

Aiyanna Perkins leads UMass to 60-50 victory over Providence

PROVIDENCE– The Massachusetts women’s basketball team travelled down to Providence College on Saturday afternoon for its first away game of the season, and guard Aiyanna Perkins went back to Amherst with a career high in points. Playing a total of 34 minutes for the Minutewomen (1-1), also a career-high, Perkins’ 14 points led the UMass past the Friars (1-1) 60-50, for the Minutewomen’s first win of the season.

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Student athletes, coaches left in shock with Gillette Stadium no longer hosting state championships

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We are just hours away from the high school football state playoffs getting underway. Many teams, including some in western Mass, have been preparing for their respective games. But that is not the main talker this week as each division’s state championship will have to be played elsewhere.

Chicopee, MA · 4d

Daily Collegian

UMass men’s soccer falls to Delaware in the Summit League playoffs

The No. 3-seed Massachusetts men’s soccer team’s season came to an end at the hands of No. 6-seed Delaware in the Summit League playoffs. After 90 minutes, the Blue Hens (8-4-6, 1-2-3 Summit) came away with a 3-2 victory. The two teams faced off a week prior to their Saturday matchup, when UMass (6-8-3, 2-3-1 Summit) reigned victorious 4-1 at Rudd Field at the end of October.

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Red Foxes Light Up Scoreboard in Victory Against Westfield State

After returning home for the first time since their thrilling Pink the Rink shootout victory, Marist club hockey took on the Westfield State Owls for their annual Veterans Game. In their last home game until December, the Red Foxes kept the goal horn blaring as they blasted the Owls for nine goals to outlast them in a 15-goal barnburner, defeating the Owls 9-6, their best offensive output this season.

Westfield, MA · 3d

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Staff at Mullins Center get ready for another season of hoops and skates

AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As the UMass Minutemen basketball teams and ice hockey team start their seasons — the Mullins Center will be booked and busy this winter. Western Mass News got to speak with the unsung heroes who help make the Mullins Center the place to be. Whether...

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Two Peas in a Pod, Two Colleges Ahead

After years of playing side by side, seniors and best friends Mickey O’Malley and Annie Chen are preparing to face off next year on opposite sides of the rink as they take their hockey careers to the collegiate level. Annie has announced her commitment to play hockey at Amherst...

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Lee Advances with Blowout Win

LEE, Mass. -- Emily Hall scored in the sixth minute of play to start an early barrage for the Lee girls soccer team, which went on to a 7-0 win Friday over South Shore Charter in the preliminary round of the Division 5 State Tournament. Giana Carlino startd the play...

Lee, MA · 3d

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Girls’ Soccer Falls to Glastonbury In CCC Tournament

The South Windsor Bobcats girls’ varsity soccer team took on the Glastonbury Guardians for the CCC quarter finals this past Thursday evening Oct. 29th. Spectators from Glastonbury and South Windsor flocked the stands, with excited commotion and loud cheers. The Bobcats went into the game with the mindset that...

Glastonbury, CT · 5d

Fighting Gobbler

Former Virginia Tech fan-favorite Pop Watson has another eye-catching performance for UMass

Former Virginia Tech QB Pop Watson led UMass to a thrilling overtime win over Ball State on Wednesday night.

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Western Mass News

Friday Night Frenzy week 8: Ware vs. Lee

Ware, MA · 4d

Daily Collegian

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UMass football back in the win column after error-filled win over Ball State

Despite a game of mishaps and a final-minute game-tying touchdown by Ball State, the Massachusetts football team escaped with a 31-30 overtime victory Wednesday night, returning to the win column for the first time since the final week of September. With just over two minutes remaining in regulation, the Cardinals...

Amherst, MA · 5d

CT Insider

Connecticut high school football Week 9 roundup: Enfield upsets Berlin in final seeconds

A look around the Connecticut high school football scene for Week 9.

Enfield, CT · 4d

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IVHF Girls All-Star Showcase to honor 78 volleyball players from 30 Western Massachusetts schools

HOLYOKE, Mass. — The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) will honor 78 of Western Massachusetts’ top high school girls volleyball players at the 14th IVHF Girls All-Star Showcase on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The evening features two three-set matches and an awards presentation at Holyoke Community College’s Bartley Center, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke. The first serve is at 6 p.m.

Holyoke, MA · 5d

Boston College Eagles On SI

Old Rivalry, New Era: Previewing the Boston College and UMass Clash at TD Garden

What to expect as one of the nation's oldest rivalries plays its latest edition on Friday as part of the TNT Sports Hall of Fame Series Boston.

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Syracuse men’s basketball: predictions vs CCSU

The Syracuse Orange (1-0) men’s basketball is back in action tonight when the Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-1) visit the JMA Dome. Tip-off is 7:00 and streaming on ACCNX. Here are our predictions for this one:. Szuba: Syracuse 78, Central Connecticut 50. Let’s go with a more focused Syracuse...

Syracuse, NY · 4d

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UMass Tennis Hires Aleksa Bucan as Assistant Coach

UMass has hired Aleksa Bucan as an assistant coach for its women’s tennis program. Bucan joins after leading both Southern Arkansas teams to conference championships in 2026, bringing experience as a coach, former college player and developer of all-conference talent. 2 conference championships at Southern Arkansas in 2026. 6...