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Ice Hockey bounces back to down Pioneers in weekend finale
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - The American International College ice hockey team flipped the script from the previous night, controlling play and winning 3-2 over Sacred Heart University in an Atlantic Hockey Association battle on Saturday, December 2. AIC is now 9-6-0 overall and 6-2-0-0-0-0 in the AHA. AIC was all over...
West Virginia vs. UMass December 16 Tickets & Start Time
The West Virginia Mountaineers (3-4) face the UMass Minutemen (4-1) at 6:30 PM ET on Saturday, December 16, 2023. This clash is available on ESPNU. If you're looking to attend this game in person, head to Ticketmaster to buy your tickets!. West Virginia vs. UMass Game Information. Game Day: Saturday,...
MCLA Women's Basketball Loses Heart-Breaker on Road
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. -- Taryn White scored 17 points Saturday to lead the Mount Holyoke women's basketball team to a 54-53 win over MCLA. The Trailblazers overcame a seven-point deficit with four minutes left to take a 53-51 lead on Kristie Zator's 3-pointer with 43 seconds left. But Mount Holyoke's...
UVM men's hockey downs #10 UMass in overtime
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - After a UMass goal to open the scoring was waved off following a UVM challenge, the Catamounts got on the board first thanks to Nick Ahern’s first collegiate goal. The Minutemen tied it up in the third period to force overtime, but in the extra frame, Ryan Miotto sent Gutterson Fieldhouse into a frenzy with a game-winning goal off a feed from Will Zapernick.
Join us for the Fall Soccer Banquet: Celebrate an Amazing Season
🎉 Get ready to celebrate the season at the Fall Soccer Banquet! This event is not just a gathering, but a celebration of an amazing soccer season we've all enjoyed. It's happening Sun, Dec 03 from 1pm - 3pm.
Fate of Track and Athletic Fields Still in Limbo
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Regional School Committee, November 28, 2023. Part 2. The meeting was held in-person in the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School library and was simulcast by Amherst Media. The recording of the meeting can be viewed here. Present. Sarahbess Kenney (Amherst Regional School Committee Chair,...
Join the Deltas for a Night of Bowling and Giving Back
The Springfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, invites you to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at our upcoming bowling fundraiser. The event, dubbed "Come Bowl with the Deltas for a Great Cause", is set to take place on Sat, Dec 02 from 7pm to 9pm.
In first collegiate season, Jayden Ndjigue emerges as UMass’ ‘glue guy’
A winner. That’s the term most often used to describe Jayden Ndjigue. Despite being a freshman, Ndjigue has been a pleasant surprise and a crucial starter for the Massachusetts men’s basketball team, making an instant impact in every area of the game. At Six-foot-four-inches, he has the size and versatility to play across the lineup and has essentially forced UMass (4-1) head coach Frank Martin to keep him on the court.
Strong defense leads UMass men’s basketball past University of South Florida (photos)
AMHERST - The University of Massachusetts men’s basketball team (4-1) gutted out a gritty defensive battle, claiming a 66-56 victory over USF (2-4) on Saturday afternoon at the Mullins Center. In a game that mainly featured defensive effort, the Minutemen scored nine steals, scoring 20 points off 18 USF...
Mammoths blank Hamilton at home, 9-0
AMHERST, Mass. — The Amherst College men’s squash team won eight of nine matches Saturday afternoon at the Davenport Squash Courts, topping conference foe Hamilton College by an 8-1 score. Amherst improved to 2-1 on the season. The Mammoths will play host to Trinity Tuesday at 6 p.m. MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: * Adam Lichtmacher managed to pull out a sweep over William Rice at first singles, but it was anything but easy. Lictmacher won the first game 11-9, cruised in the second 11-4 and then outlasted his opponent 13-11 in the third game to pull off the hard-earned sweep. Grady Herbert…
UMass men’s club hockey bulldozes Norwich Cadets in 8-1 victory
The Massachusetts men’s club hockey team vanquished the Norwich University Cadets in a physical 8-1 victory on Friday night. The Minutemen (10-5-1) began on the front foot from the outset and never let up. The game’s scoring was opened up by Ethan Porter, who netted his second goal on...
Heartbreaking One-Point Loss for MCLA Women's Basketball Against Mt. Holyoke
The MCLA Women's Basketball team lost to Mt. Holyoke College by a single point, with a final score of 54-53. Four Trailblazers scored double-digit points, but it wasn't enough to clinch the victory. Kristie Zator was the top scorer for MCLA with 16 points.
Local boxer taking his undefeated record into the NABF Welterweight title fight
(Mass Appeal) – Boxing is a sport that takes a tremendous amount of, not only physical strength and ability, but also mental acuity to be prepared and know what to expect next in the ring. Boxers are in top physical form and are training regularly. Denzel Whitley, a professional...
How to Watch Towson Tigers vs. UMass Minutemen: Live Stream or on TV
The UMass Minutemen (4-1) battle the Towson Tigers (3-5) at SECU Arena on December 6, 2023. Towson dropped its previous game to South Dakota State, 61-48, on Friday. Tyler Tejada was its high scorer with 13 points. UMass was victorious in its previous game versus South Florida, 66-56, on Saturday. Josh Cohen was its top scorer with 21 points.
Winners of Bright Nights 5K in Springfield Announced
Discover the winners of the Bright Nights 5K in Springfield's Forest Park! Revel in the triumph of a 16-year-old from Long Meadow who clinched the overall victory, and celebrate the top female runner who placed 11th overall. Congratulations to all participants!
Wrestling competes at Ted Reese Invitational
PORTLAND, Maine - The American International College wrestling team competed at the University of Southern Maine's Ted Reese Invitational on Saturday, December 2. AIC entered two competitors at 133. Aaron Morocho took sixth, going 3-3 with pins of Plymouth State's Nick Savariego and Southern Maine's Vinny Keeler and a 2-1 decision over WPI's Charlie Pavis.
Washington and Lee Men’s Soccer Team prepares for NCAA Division III Final Four in Salem
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) — The Washington and Lee men’s soccer team will meet 13th-ranked Amherst on Friday in the semifinals of the NCAA Championship at 6:30 p.m. at Kerr Stadium in Salem, Va. The Generals (15-4-5) return to the National Semifinal round for the second time in three seasons and the second time overall in program […]
Thunderbirds Contribute $15,000 to Record-breaking Mayflower Marathon
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced, in collaboration with Rock 102 and the Mayflower Marathon, that the team successfully generated more than $15,000 for this year’s Marathon. A contribution of $10,000 in cash was made by the Thunderbirds to Open Pantry, a result of generous donations throughout November...