UMass Women’s Basketball Downs Pace in Preseason Tune-Up

The UMass women’s basketball team played its lone preseason exhibition game Sunday afternoon at the Mullins Center, taking down the Pace Setters in dominant fashion, securing a convincing 94-42 victory. UMass was led by an impressive performance by junior guard Ayanna Franks, who put up 24 points on an...

Women’s Basketball: Connecticut gears up for final exhibition matchup

The UConn women’s basketball program is back to playing inside Gampel Pavilion. This time, though, the on-campus basketball arena is going to look a little different. As part of the renovations to Gampel Pavilion, fans will now have the chance to see renovations to the roof, as well as new grab-and-go concessions.

ESPN's Top Two 2027 Prospects Are Heading to Springfield, and UConn Is ALREADY All Over Them

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Get ready, hoops fans, because the inaugural Panini Hoophall Classic Girls’ Showcase is about to light up Springfield, Massachusetts, and the talent coming through is absolutely insane. We’re talking about […]

UMass men’s club hockey dominates pool play, defeating Northeastern 4-1

The Massachusetts men’s club hockey team hosted a strong Northeastern team this Saturday and secured a 4-1 victory over the visiting Huskies (1-2). The Minutemen (5-2-1) combated a harsh defense and scored two back-to-back goals at the end of the third period, clinching the UMass victory. With just two...

UMass women’s club hockey shutouts MCLA 8-0 in a non-conference matchup

The Massachusetts women’s club hockey team shutout the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 8-0 match at home Saturday. Coming off of Friday’s loss against Framingham State, the Minutewomen controlled the offense from the start to secure their win against the Mountain Lions. Saturday’s matchup was an exhibition game...

Trinity Stuns No.19 Smith College in Five

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – The Trinity College women's volleyball team pulled off a thrilling five-set upset over No. 19 Smith College Saturday afternoon inside Ainsworth Gymnasium. After claiming the opening set, the Bantams dropped the next two frames before battling back to take the fourth, 25-23, and dominating the decisive fifth set, 15-7, to secure a 3-2 non-conference victory.

UConn women's basketball vs. Army: Time, TV, tickets, lineup and what you need to know

The Huskies and Black Knights haven't faced each other since the 2007 regular season.

UMass Offense Falls Behind Schedule in Loss To UConn

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — UMass got off schedule early in its 35-16 loss to UConn on Friday. It stayed that way for the entirety of the Minutemen’s fourth consecutive loss. Yards on early downs were hard to come by, forcing UMass into just two successful third-down conversions across 14 attempts and eight three-and-outs. But the issue wasn’t necessarily on the third downs themselves. The problem was the lack of movement upfield on the two prior plays, which constantly set quarterback Pop Watson III up for such a large sum percentage of highly-improbable conversions.

Barstool's Dave Portnoy gives UConn football a moment in the spotlight before UMass game

EAST HARTFORD - The Barstool College Football Show turned the Rentschler Field parking lot into a sea of UConn chants, cheers and boos Friday, giving the Huskies a rare turn in the spotlight before facing UMass. The roughly 40-minute show drew hundreds of fans to watch Barstool Sports founder Dave...

ESPN's Jay Bilas names preseason All-America teams. Two UConn players make his list.

Braylon Mullins and Silas Demary Jr. appear on Jay Bilas’ preseason All-America list.

Quentin Scafuri helps Agawam football beat Chicopee Comp on Senior Night

AGAWAM — Getting the ball to junior athlete Quentin Scafuri has been a point of emphasis for the Agawam football team. And on Friday night, the Brownies saw exactly what can happen when they get him involved. Scafuri scored three touchdowns to lead Agawam to a 41-24 victory over...

Connecticut Sends Dozens of Teams to 2027 Hoophall Invitational in Springfield

Connecticut high school basketball is once again taking its act on the road to Springfield, Massachusetts, with dozens of boys and girls teams set to compete in the 2027 Panini Hoophall Invitational. The event, now entering its third year, is expected to include 84 teams total — 64 boys squads and 20 girls squads — spread across multiple sites in the city best known as the birthplace of basketball.

Reader Raves 2027 winners’ celebration all revved up (photos)

HOLYOKE — Reader Raves "Best of" winners for 2027 were all revved-up Wednesday night, having been honored at the annual Reader Raves Celebration, held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. While accepting their award, winners and their guests enjoyed a celebratory evening of food, fun, and plenty...

Excitement building for UConn showdown with UMass

Springfield to ESPN: Kris Rhim’s new beat brings him back home

For Kris Rhim, Philadelphia is more than just a city, it is home. The 2021 Springfield College graduate grew up in the City of Brotherly Love, attending Central High School before making the move to Springfield College in the fall of 2017. For the ESPN reporter, his most recent position is a long-awaited homecoming.

High school girls basketball: Inaugural Hoophall Classic showcase to feature Kaleena Smith, Ivanna Wilson Manyacka, Jordyn Palmer and Tatianna Griffin

The Hoophall Classic will feature a girls basketball showcase for the first time, bringing a handful of the nation's premier teams to the home of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. The inaugural event, featuring 15 games, will be held Jan. 15-16 during Martin Luther King Jr. Day...

Lenox Downs Lee on Senior Night

LENOX, Mass. – Cate Welch scored a pair of goals Thursday to lead the Lenox girls soccer team to a Senior Night win over Lee. Claire Welch set up her sister Cate for the game’s first goal. Senior Julia Zanin then set up Jane Elliot’s goal to give the Millionaires a 2-0 lead at half-time.

Fierce New England rivalry gaining national attention

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The UMass and UConn football teams will play under the lights in East Hartford Friday night and the matchup is gaining national attention. The 7 p.m. kickoff at Pratt and Whitney Stadium is a big game for both teams in order to make a bowl game.

UConn, UMass set to face off as Barstool Sports adds to game day buzz

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB/WGGB/WSHM) - Setup has been underway for Friday night’s football game between UConn and UMass. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. from Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. CBS Sports Network has the broadcast. UConn sits at 3-3 on the season....