Posted By: Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
Here is a quick rundown on what is happening in the land of the River Hawks. Several squads are coming off of big weekends, and some squads are looking ahead to potentially bigger ones:
ICE HOCKEY
The River Hawks came away with a win and a tie in a home and home series this past weekend with Northeastern to improve to 9-13-1 (6-9-1 in Hockey East). The Huskies are now 1-16-5 this season. UMass Lowell coach Blaise MacDonald wasn't thrilled with his team's performance after the win on Friday night, and there was talk that injuries were weighin heavily on the club after the tie on Saturday.
This week the River Hawks face a tougher slate, visiting the boys from UMass Amherst on Friday and hosting Boston College on Saturday. UMass Amherst comes in having suffered one loss and sneaked away with an overtime victory in two games against UNH. UMass enters this week 9-13-0 (6-9-0 in Hockey East). Boston College comes into this week ranked No. 1 in the nation, sporting a record of 16-4-2 (14-2-1 in Hockey East). The Eagles last loss came on Dec. 3 at Boston University (Boston College and Boston University butt heads this Friday night).
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MEN'S BASKETBALL
UMass Lowell rides into this week with a three-game winning streak and a share of the lead in the Northeast-10 Conference. They improved to 15-4 (11-3 in the NE-10) by beating Southern Connecticut State and avenging losses to both Pace and St. Michael's last week.
The River Hawks may also be poised to move up in the NCAA Northeast Poll. Last Tuesday's poll had the River Hawks ranked No. 3 behind Stonehill and Saint Anselm. Both Stonehill and Saint Anselm lost in conference games this past week.
UMass Lowell senior forward Stacey Moragne was also named the Northeast-10 Player of the Week.
This week UMass plays at Saint Anselm on Tuesday, and the River Hawks host American International College on Saturday.
Northeast-10 Men's Basketball Weekly Report
Recent Articles:
- "River Hawks hitting their stride"
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
The ladies snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over St. Michael's. Coach O'Neil, who's number was retired at St. Michael's, watched her team lead from start to finish. In the earlier meeting the Purple Knights won by ten in Vermont.
The River Hawks, now turn their attention to Saint Anselm. Saint Anselm comes into this week with three consecutive losses and having lost the earlier matchup with the River Hawks.
Recent Articles:
- "Nice turnaround for UMass Lowell"
Northeast-10 Women's Basketball Weekly Report
TRACK AND FIELD
The River Hawk track athletes dominated the Northeast-10 weekly awards, claiming the Men's Track Athlete of the Week, Women's Track Co-Athlete of the Week, and Men's Track Freshman Athlete of the Week after strong showings at the Greater Boston Track Club Invitational this past weekend.
Methuen native Steve Plouffe qualified provisionally for the NCAA Championships, Nicole Plante broke the school record she set last year in the 3,000 meters, and freshman Doug Caves won the 200 meters.
This weekend the River Hawks will send athletes to compete in the Terrier Classic at Boston University (women), the Husky Invitational at the Reggie Lewis Center (men), and the Boston Invitational at Boston Univesity (men).