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The No. 14 Massachusetts field hockey team came out looking sharp in its home opener Friday, shutting down Boston University 5-1. The energy of the game was high with lots of fans showing out at Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex. The packed stands seemed to give the Minutewomen (3-0) an extra boost of momentum throughout their...

After the first 45 minutes of play the Massachusetts women’s soccer team found themselves in a 2-0 deficit. That deficit continued to grow in the back half of the game, ending in a 4-1 loss to Brown. Thursdays loss ended its three-game winning streak to start the season. The first 88 minutes of the match...

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — For the first time in 677 days, the Massachusetts football team was victorious. Pivotal defensive plays in timely moments can be given much of the credit. Time and time again, the UMass defense stepped up in moments of need during a shocking 37-21 thrashing of Rutgers on Thursday at SHI Stadium. Historically,...

The Massachusetts football team ended its 16-game losing streak with a 37-21 win over Rutgers on Thursday following a strong showing from the Minutemen’s (1-0) running backs. Elijah Faulkner and Curtis Kimmons IV both provided key contributions against the Scarlet Knights (0-1), helping UMass move into the winning column. The two RBs combined for 140...

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey – Boos rained down from the home crowd as the Massachusetts football team exited the field. Last season, this would typically be attributed to the McGuirk Alumni Stadium fans expressing their distaste for the Minutemen’s (1-0) loathsome performance. On Thursday night, UMass made the boo birds come out for Rutgers at SHI...

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey – The first offensive drive of a half in football can make or break how the remainder of the game goes. The opening drives of the first and second half in the Massachusetts football team’s historic 37-21 victory over Rutgers set a new standard for the Minutemen (1-0).  The Scarlet Knights (0-1)...

The Massachusetts men’s soccer team earned a hard-fought 1–0 victory over UMass Lowell on Wednesday afternoon at Rudd Field in Amherst. The Minutemen (2-1-1) improved to grabbed their second win on home turf for the season, while the River Hawks (1-1-1) took their first loss of the year.  UMass seized a major opportunity to take...

In its opening weekend of play, the No. 15 Massachusetts field hockey team proved its capacity to continue its dominance, securing two wins on the road over No. 8 Liberty and Maine.  After a bickering match, the Minutewomen (2-0) upset the Lady Flames (1-1) to kick off their season. Graduate student Niamh McKenzie came up...

The Massachusetts men’s soccer team claimed its first loss of the season against Harvard on Friday night. A high-intensity contest resulted in several missed chances for the Minutemen (1-1-1) and a high-scoring first game for the Crimson (1-0-0). With five minutes remaining in the first half, Harvard converted on a foul by UMass to take...

Saturday brought a lineup that diverted from traditional Americana, and festivalgoers received it with open arms.