Here are some recaps from Wednesday's 78-65 loss at St. Bonaventure. The Minutemen appeared ready for another strong comeback when Trey Davis knocked down a three from the right win and brought UMass to with 55-54. But the Bonnies answered with a banked-in 3-pointer to ignite an 11-2 run and keep the Minutemen at bay. Trey Davis had a career-high 18 points.
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Listen to head coach Derek Kellogg this evening at 5:00 pm ET when he joins Mark Packer ( @MarkPacker) and Steve Lappas ( @stlappas) on College Sports Today from Sirius College Sports ( @SiriusXMCollege). The show can be heard on Sirius XM 91 from 3-6 pm ET.
With the calendar hitting on Jan. 29, it seems only appropriate to remind fans of what happened on campus 21 years ago today. It's our little Throw Back Thursday (on a Wednesday) to get you pumped for tonights road game at St. Bonaventure.
Good morning from a very cold Olean, N.Y. where the temperature this morning (at 8 am) is minus-8. UMass will face St. Bonaventure tonight at 7 p.m. and look for the season sweep, as just 18 days ago they erased a 13-point deficit with nine minutes to play. The game is not televised but the link to St. Bonaventure's portion of the Atlantic 10 Digital Network is below. They offer it for free according to their pre game info.
| #21/19 Massachusetts (17-2, 4-1) at St. Bonaventure (12-8, 2-4) | |
| Date | Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Olean, N.Y. | Reilly Center |
| Tickets |  716-375-2500 | Buy Tickets here |
| TV |  None |
| Radio |  105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester); Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | Atlantic 10 Digital Network Free from SBU-TV |
| Live Stats |  |
| Social Media |  Twitter.com/UMassAthletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | St. Bona Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
Jesse Mayfield-Sheehan of the Daily Collegian checked in with UMass women's basketball head coach Sharon Dawley and junior guard Emily Mital ahead of the annual Field Trip Day game, hosted this year on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 11:45 a.m. against George Washington.
"Morning games typically mean smaller crowds for most sporting events.
But when the Massachusetts women's basketball team hosts George Washington on Wednesday morning, it will be expecting a larger crowd than usual as hundreds of children from local elementary schools come out for the team's annual Field Trip Day game.
On Field Trip Day, students in kindergarten through eighth grade can come to the game for free, resulting in a big turnout from the local schools..."
Check out the rest of Mayfield-Sheehan's story through the Daily Collegian website. More information on the women's basketball program is available on UMassAthletics.com.
Here's the podcast from Monday night's Bud Light UMass Basketball Show. Head coach Derek Kellogg talked with hosts Josh Maurer and Tim Kenney about last weeks games at Richmond and the home win over Fordham, along with this week's games at St. Bonaventure and Saint Joseph's. Seth Berger was the player guest. The freshman from Seattle talked about the season, life in the Pacific Northwest (not the west coast), and gave his choice for the Super Bowl - SPOILER ALERT: His father's entire family for the past few generations is from Denver.
The Bud Light UMass Hockey Show is live from Johnny's Bar & Grille at 23 College Street in South Hadley tonight at 7 p.m. on WHMP (AM 1400/1240, FM 96.9). Join us or listen live, and remember to submit your questions for head coach John Micheletto by clicking here or tweeting @UMassSportsNet.
Directions to Johnny's | Radio Information | Ask a Coach
Directions to Johnny's | Radio Information | Ask a Coach
Listen to the Bud Light UMass Basketball Show tonight at 7 p.m. live from The Hangar ( 55 University Drive, Amherst, MA - directions ). Submit your questions for Coach Kellogg and freshman Seth Berger by clicking here or tweeting @UMassSportsNet .
Zach Schonbrun of the New York Times stopped by campus a couple of weeks ago and spent some time with coach Kellogg and some members of the university and basketball program. His story was published in today's paper.
AMHERST, Mass. -- Shortly after Derek Kellogg was hired at Massachusetts in the summer of 2008, he toured the surrounding countryside, popping into restaurants, coffee shops and bars across the Pioneer Valley to shake hands, and to promote and reminisce about the Minutemen.
He was a local product who had starred at UMass under Coach John Calipari during its heyday in the mid-1990s, back when Mullins Center rocked and N.B.A. scouts routinely visited. His sanguine message to the community in 2008 was that he could bring those days back.
It was, Kellogg reflected recently, "a tough sell." Fans had a right to seem skeptical. After Calipari left for the Nets in 1996, the program tumbled, cycling through three coaches in 12 years while reaching the N.C.A.A. tournament only twice. Recruiting dried up and attendance dipped, ranking 92nd in the nation in 2007, with fewer than 6,000 fans a game.
Kellogg slicked his hair back like Calipari, and he seemed to breathe the same fire on the sideline, but his early results at UMass were mediocre at best. It was difficult to shut out the negativity; already, there was grumbling that another coaching change was necessary. The administration, though, stuck with him.
Read the entire story here...
It was a wonderful day at the Mullins Center on Sunday as No. 13/12 UMass defeated Fordham 90-52 in the most lopsided game in the series history. The regular rotation did what they had to do in taking apart the Rams defensively and capitalizing on the offensive end. And the freshmen saw considerable playing time and made numerous strong plays. Next up are a couple of big road game at St. Bonaventure and Saint Joseph's. The Bona game is not available on TV, just the Atlantic 10 Digital Network web stream. The Saint Joe's game is a 6 p.m. start on the CBS SN this Saturday.
Photographer J. Anthony Roberts stopped by the UMass men's lacrosse scrimmage against St. John's to snap some photos for the Springfield Republican. Check out the full gallery he put together here. More information on UMass men's lacrosse can be found through UMassAthletics.com.
The UMass men's basketball team returns home for a brief one-game stint before another two games in enemy territory next week. But first, we've got a sold out Mullins Center for the 61st time to welcome Fordham to town today at Noon. You can watch the game on NBC SN or online via their video stream (you'll need your cable provider info). Plus, we're honoring the newest class of the UMass Hall of Fame at halftime so make sure you stick around for some of the greatest to wear the maroon and white in their particular sports.
| #13/12 Massachusetts (16-2, 3-1) vs. Fordham (8-10, 1-4) | |
| Date | Sunday, Jan. 26 at 12:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Amherst, Mass. | Mullins Center |
| Tickets | SOLD OUT! |
| TV | NBC SN | Channel Finder |
| Radio | 105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester); 95.9 FM WATD (South Shore) Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | NBC Sports Live Extra stream | Watch Live |
| Live Stats | |
| Social Media | Twitter.com/UMassAthletics | Instagram.com/umassathletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | Fordham Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
Jim Fenton of The Enterprise wrote a story covering Julie (Ready) Mulvey, who is one of six University of Massachusetts alums set to be inducted into the UMass Athletics Hall of Fame on Sunday. Ready competed for the UMass women's basketball team from 1978-81 and recorded all-America honors as she earned 1,406 career points for the Minutewomen.
"Massasoit Community College director of athletics Julie (Ready) Mulvey will receive a special honor this weekend.
Mulvey will be one of six people inducted into the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Athletics Hall of Fame on Sunday afternoon.
The Whitman-Hanson Regional High School graduate was one of the top women's basketball players at UMass, scoring 1,406 points from 1978-81, earning Division 1 All-America honors and being nominated twice for the national player of the year award..."
Read the conclusion of Fenton's article through paper's website here. More information on the Minutewomen is available on UMassAthletics.com.
It's probably been barely noticed, but when analyzing the reasons for the 6-15-3 record of the University of Massachusetts hockey team, the strength of its schedule is a contributing factor.
Even including the home loss to American International Jan. 14, the Minutemen's strength of schedule is ranked fifth nationally of all 59 Division I teams. They trail only New Hampshire, with the strongest slate, followed by Minnesota, Notre Dame, and Minnesota-Duluth in the latest Ratings Percentage Index as posted by U.S. College Hockey Online.
Additionally, UMass has played 15 of its 24 games away from the Mullins Center. Its home mark is 3-5-1, but 3-9-1 on the road, and 0-1-1 on neutral ice (UConn Hockey Classic).
"We're never going to make excuses, but we're pretty battled- tested for this time of year," UMass coach John Micheletto said.
Read more: Battle-tested UMass hockey looks to surge in final nine games
The tournaments, the nonconference games and the exhibitions are over.
For the next five weeks, beginning Friday and going until the end of the regular season, the University of Massachusetts will play nine games, all against conference foes, to determine its position in March's Hockey East tournament.
It starts with this weekend's home-and-home series with Merrimack -- Friday at the Mullins Center, Saturday at Lawler Arena in North Andover. Both games are at 7 p.m.
"We've been stressing every time out, no matter who we play, at home or on the road, every league game matters," UMass coach John Micheletto said. "We've tried to create that sense of urgency without creating a sense of panic. The difference is there's nothing but league games mixed in the rest of the way. There's a sprint to the finish line mentality, but I don't know that we're looking at it as any more important or less important than we have with games in the past."
Read more: UMass enters final stretch of Hockey East schedule
Geoff Shannon of InsideLacrosse.com took a look at the University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse team as part of its 2014 season preview on Thursday. Shannon recapped the team's 2013 finish, took a look at a few of the key returnees and newcomers for head coach Greg Cannella's 20th year as the program leader and picked out a few key contests on the schedule.
Read Shannon's preview on InsideLacrosse.com here. More information on the men's lacrosse program can be found through UMassAthletics.com.
UMass senior co-captain Conor Sheary said the Minutemen will be looking to make a push up the Hockey East standings as they begin their nine-game stretch run with a home-and-home series vs. Merrimack tomorrow in Amherst.
"Well, we've obviously had a few rough patches throughout the season. .?.?. Right now, we have all league games left, so that's what we're focusing on."
Read more of John Connolly's Conor Sheary, UMass push on
With the Minutemen coming off a bye weekend last weekend before resuming Hockey East play against Merrimack, Nick Canelas takes a look at the team's preparations during the 10-day layoff in today's Daily Collegian.
The Massachusetts men's basketball team suffered s 58-55 loss at Richmond on Wednesday night, losing its first road game of the season. UMass is now 16-2 on the year and 3-1 in Atlantic 10 play. It will host Fordham at the Mullins Center on Sunday at Noon.
Woody: Spiders do what they do so well - beat a nationally ranked opponent | Richmond Times-Dispatch
Game three of the three-game road trip happens tonight at Richmond. The Spiders are 7-2 at home and have won four of their last six on the year. This will be a good test for the Minutemen who enter having won all four road games and are looking for the first 4-0 start in A-10 play since 1998.
| #13/12 Massachusetts (16-1, 3-0) at Richmond (12-6, 2-1) | |
| Date | Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Richmond, Va. | Robins Center |
| Tickets | 877-SPIDER-1 | Buy Tickets here |
| TV | CBS 6.2 Richmond and MASN 2 |
| Radio | 105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester); Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | Atlantic 10 Digital Network |
| Live Stats | |
| Social Media | Twitter.com/UMassAthletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | Richmond Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
Cameron McDonough had this preview in today's Daily Collegian ahead of UMass' pair of games against Merrimack this weekend. The Minutemen host the Warriors on Friday before traveling to North Andover for Saturday's matchup.
Nick Canelas had this piece in today's Daily Collegian on former UMass defenseman Conor Allen in his first full season of professional hockey:
It was just an ordinary Friday night.
Conor Allen was sitting on the couch in his Hartford, Conn., home, playing cards with a group of friends, when he received a phone call from an unfamiliar number around 10:30 p.m.
He answered suspiciously. Initially, he thought it was a prank call because he didn't recognize the voice on the other end. That mystery voice actually belonged to Ken Gernander, Allen's coach for the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.
Gernander wasn't just looking to chat, however. He had with him the most exciting news of the 23-year-old's hockey career: Allen was being called up to the New York Rangers.
Next thing he knew, he was on a flight to Washington, D.C., where the Rangers played the Capitals that night, to meet his new teammates.
"It was a weird feeling knowing I was getting called up," Allen said. "You try not to think about it. Everyone just tells you to take care of business in the AHL and if you do that the NHL will figure itself out.
Read more: Former UMass hockey player Conor Allen embraces NHL opportunity
Head basketball coach Derek Kellogg will be a guest on the Tim Brando Show this morning. He is scheduled to go on around 10:15 am Eastern time. The show airs on CBS Sports Network from 9 am-Noon.
Scott Gleeson (@ScottMGleeson), a national college hoops writer for USA Today wrote a nice story on the basketball program and what coach Kellogg goes through to maintain the success throughout the season. He also spent some time with Chaz and got his thoughts on how he is the engine that makes the team go, and how his teammates feed off his energy. Kentucky coach John Calipari has watched former player and assistant coach Derek Kellogg grow -- like a proud parent. Kellogg, the Massachusetts point guard turned head coach, served on Calipari's staff at Memphis for nine seasons before taking over at his alma mater in 2008.
The way Calipari sees it, however, Kellogg's been a head coach for longer than he thinks.
"When he was a player, he never came off the floor. All the players loved him so much," Calipari told USA TODAY Sports by phone. "He's doing the same thing as a coach that made him such a great player. He's making everybody better."
Kellogg often turns to his mentor for words of wisdom, reaching out to him 4-5 times a week -- whether it be texts or long phone calls -- although recently he's been seeking more tactical advice.
One challenge Kellogg wasn't fully ready for as a head coach? Preparing his nationally ranked team to play with a target on its back. The Minutemen (16-1, 3-0) have exceeded expectations and are one of the country's most surprising success stories, vaulting to No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll on Monday. That's the highest ranking for the program since 1996 -- back when Calipari was still roaming the sidelines.
Read the entire article by clicking the link below...
As part of its preseason build-up, Lacrosse Magazine is releasing it's preseason Top 20 poll team-by-team. Last week, it ranked the UMass women's lacrosse team as No. 16 to start 2014. UMass is looking for its sixth consecutive A-10 title and another trip to the NCAA Tournament.
No. 16/15 UMass led from wire to wire in a tough, but steady performance at Elon on Saturday night. Cady Lalanne controlled the paint and they didn't have an answer for the length of Maxie Esho and Raphiael Putney. And then you add Chaz doing most of his damage in the second half, and in the final 7-plus minutes as well. Now its back to Atlantic 10 play with a tough one at Richmond on Wednesday night.
They said it... Quotes from the press conferences
"It was a very good win for us on the road," UMass coach Derek Kellogg said. "I've got a lot of respect for Elon. This was a very good, tough, full 40 minutes for us. Going on the road and playing a good RPI game is always good if you're trying to be an NCAA tournament team. I was nervous coming in, I knew (Elon) could beat us. When they made a run, it was never like they took the game over. It was more along the lines like they were fighting to come back."
-- UMass head coach Derek Kellogg
"UMass is nationally recognized for a reason. I thought our guys played hard. I think we did not play as clean as we needed to offensively."
-- Elon coach Matt Matheny
"That's not the way you want to start. We want to be the team that punches the other team in the mouth and today we got punched. We were right there. Every time we got it to seven, they had an answer for us."
-- Elon senior guard Sebastian Koch
"This was definitely one of the longest teams we've played. In practice, we can't replicate exactly what they're going to do."
-- Elon senior forward Lucas Troutman
UMass heads to the Piedmont region of North Carolina to face Elon Saturday night. The game marks the final regular-season non-conference game of the season. It is not available on TV so the options are to listen to the UMass Sports Network with Cody Chrusciel and Tim Collins on the call or watch the Elon online broadcast for $8.95. The link for both is below.
| #16/15 Massachusetts (15-1) at Elon (10-8) | |
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Elon, N.C. | Alumni Gym (1,607) |
| Tickets | 336-278-6750 | SOLD OUT | Call for standing room info |
| TV | None |
| Radio | 105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester); Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | Phoenix All-Access ($8.95 for a 24-hour pass) |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Social Media | Twitter.com/UMassAthletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | Elon Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
Just another night in the Atlantic 10 for the Minutemen who improved to 3-0 in league play for just the sixth time over the past 20 seasons. UMass led for periods of the first half and then trailed by two at the half. George Mason led for much of the second half until the third comeback in three games happen. UMass erased a five-point deficit with 41 seconds left to win its fifth-consecutive game, 88-87, and head into the weekend as one of only three undefeated A-10 teams with Saint Louis and La Salle.
We have extend coverage of Mark Whipple's introductory press conference from Tuesday morning.
UMass opens a 3-game road trip Wednesday at George Mason. This should be a good test for the Minutemen as they play their first A-10 game away from home.
If you are going to the game, stop by the UMass Alumni Association's pre-game gathering at Brion's Grille, located at 10621 Braddock Drive in Fairfax from 5-7 p.m.
If you can't make it to the game in person, don't forget about the Mohegan Sun Watch Party at the Bow and Arrow Sports Bar from 6-9 p.m.
You can also watch the game online using the Campus Insiders embedded player here.
| #16/15 Massachusetts (14-1, 2-0) at George Mason (7-9, 0-2) | |
| Date | Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:o0 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Fairfax, Va. | Patriot Center |
| Tickets | Ticket Info | Call GMU Ticket Office at 1-800-745-3000 |
| TV | SNY, MASN | NESN+ ( Channel Lineup) |
| Radio | 105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester); 95.9 FM WATD (South Shore) Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | Campus Insiders | Watch Live or watch on the embeded player below |
| Live Stats | |
| Social Media | Twitter.com/UMassAthletics | Instagram.com/umassathletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | George Mason Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
Check out head coach John Micheletto and redshirt-freshman Frank Vatrano's comments from yesterday's postgame press conference:
Dick Baker focused on local product Frank Vatrano in his recap of UMass' 5-2 win in the squad's exhibition matchup against the U.S. Under-18 Team on Sunday:
In computer science, there's a "five-minute rule" for deciding whether a data item should be kept in memory or stored on a disk.
If there was a five-minute rule to determine whether a player should become a distant memory, it would depend on how he handled hockey's version of the disk.
In his first unofficial game with the University of Massachusetts, Frankie Vatrano of East Longmeadow beat that clock by scoring at 4:01 of the first period Sunday to send the Minutemen off to a 5-2 exhibition win over the U.S. National Under-18 squad at the Mullins Center.
Nick Canelas had coverage of UMass' 5-2 exhibition win over the U.S. Under-18 Team on Sunday and the unofficial debut of Frank Vatrano:
It was a day Frank Vatrano has looked forward to all season.
A redshirt freshman on the Massachusetts hockey team, Vatrano is ineligible to play in an official game until the 2014 Hockey East Tournament, but got his first taste of game action on Sunday when the Minutemen hosted the U.S. National Under-18 Team in an exhibition contest.
He made the most of it.
Vatrano scored a power-play goal and assist while playing on UMass' top forward line in a 5-2 win at Mullins Center.
It may have been an ordinary scrimmage for the rest of the Minutemen. But for Vatrano, it was relief. He's practiced with the Minutemen all season, but Sunday marked his first organized game since January 2013, meaning he could finally hit someone in another jersey.
"When you play against your teammates you don't wanna go so hard against them, you don't want to hurt them, but it was great," said Vatrano, who was a former player for the USA. "It felt like a college game to me because I remember when I was in their shoes playing against Michigan, Wisconsin, all those schools."
Read more of: Frank Vatrano impressive in UMass hockey debut in exhibition contest
UMass used a 26-8 run over the final nine minutes and made some strong defensive plays down the stretch to pull out a 73-68 win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday afternoon.a
It's an early tip today on this gray January Saturday, but that shouldn't dampen your spirit for the No. 19 team in the country. Head on out to the Mullins Center today for some exciting basketball. Here are the preview stories from around the region to get you pumped for the game. UMass has lost its last two to the Bonnies so lets make some noise today and stop that streak!
| #19/19 Massachusetts (13-1, 1-0) vs. St. Bonaventure (11-4, 1-0) | |
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 11 at 12:30 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Amherst, Mass. | Mullins Center |
| Tickets | Ticket Info |
| TV | NBC SN | Channel Finder |
| Radio | 105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester); 95.9 FM WATD (South Shore) Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | NBC Sports Live Extra stream | Watch Live |
| Live Stats | |
| Social Media | Twitter.com/UMassAthletics | Instagram.com/umassathletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | St. Bonaventure Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
In anticipation of the 2014 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft, which is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10, MLL took a look back at some of the most successful players selected during the 2013 edition of the draft, among them Massachusetts men's lacrosse alum Will Manny.
The No. 14 selection of the draft (second round), Manny went to the Boston Cannons and provided 30 points on 18 goals and 12 assists in his first professional campaign. Find out who joined Manny to fill out the 2013 draft review here.
More information about Major League Lacrosse and the 2014 Collegiate Draft can be found here. The most up-to-date information on UMass men's lacrosse is available on UMassAthletics.com.
USA TODAY Sports' Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) and Eric Prisbell (@EricPrisbell) catch you up on the teams, players and story lines that have marked this college basketball season so far. By now you probably know you're going to see some UMass mentions in the story... and you're right!
So here's what they said about the Minutemen...
TEAMS THAT ARE SURPRISINGLY STRONG
Mass: The Minutemen are No. 5 in the RPI largely because of 5-foot-9 guard Chaz Williams, a senior who averages 15.5 points and 7.7 rebounds. They have played the nation's 10th-toughest schedule, which is highlighted by no particularly weak non-league opponents.
They also make a mention of UMass and George Washington in their 'GLASS SLIPPER TEAMS'...
Speaking of the A-10, both UMass and George Washington have been pleasant surprises thus far. The Minutemen are ranked for the first time in 15 years, thanks to potential All-American candidate Chaz Williams. GW has found success in coach Mike Lonergan's third season by relying on a couple of smart transfer pickups - most notably, Maurice Creek and Isaiah Armwood.
Read the full article by clicking the link...
Listen to head coach Derek Kellogg today at 1:15 pm ET when he joins Jason Horowitz (@HorowitzJason) and Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) on the Inside College Basketball from Sirius College Sports (@SiriusXMCollege). The show can be heard on Sirius XM 91 from Noon-3 pm ET.
Rush the Court.net correspondent Joe Dzuback has his update on the Atlantic 10 as we finish off the first round of games tonight. He likes the Minutemen but also recognizes the overall strength of the league.
UMass outscored Saint Joseph's 18-5 to close the game as the Minutemen improved to 13-1 on the season and 1-0 in Atlantic 10 play. Maxie Esho's steal and throw down dunk put the team ahead and then they had a pair of textbook defensive stops to come away with the victory.
Paul Gotham of the basketball web site Pickin Splinters wrote the following article on Derrick Gordon.
Derrick Gordon grabbed headlines recently. The redshirt sophomore's putback gave Derek Kellogg's then No. 22 UMass Minutemen a 69-67 victory over rival Providence. Gordon's bucket with 1.1 seconds left in overtime lifted UMass to consecutive last-second victories over the Friars.
The attention was overdue for a player who Kellogg insists is a key piece for the Minutemen who have the NCAA Tournament in their sights for the first time in more than a decade.
"He's a tough kind of role guy who will do everything for the team," Kellogg said during the weekly Atlantic 10 conference call. "Those types of guys are important. At times they don't get the recognition they deserve."
Read the full article here...
Well, the start of Atlantic 10 play is upon us. The second season begins tonight against longtime rival Saint Joseph's.
| #19/19 Massachusetts (12-1, 0-0) vs. Saint Joseph's (9-4, 0-0) | |
| Date | Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Amherst, Mass. | Mullins Center |
| Tickets | Ticket Info |
| TV | SNY, Comcast New England & Philadelphia |
| Radio | 105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester); 95.9 FM WATD (South Shore) Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | Campus Insiders | Watch Live |
| Live Stats | |
| Social Media | Twitter.com/UMassAthletics | Instagram.com/umassathletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | Saint Joseph's Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
The Bud Light UMass Hockey Show returns tonight, airing live from The Hangar Pub and Grill on University Drive in Amherst from 7-8 p.m. In addition to head coach John Micheletto, Brock Hines and Adam Frenier will be joined by player guests co-captains Conor Sheary and Troy Power.
Here's the podcast from Monday night's Bud Light UMass Basketball Show. Head coach Derek Kellogg talked with hosts Josh Maurer and Tim Kenney about last Saturday's win over Miami and previewed the start of Atlantic 10 Conference play. Maxie Esho was the player guest. Did you know he is the second leading scorer over the past six games, at nearly 12 points per contest.
Listen to the Bud Light UMass Basketball Show tonight at 7 p.m. live from The Hangar. Submit your questions for Coach Kellogg and Maxie Esho by clicking here or tweeting @UMassSportsNet.
Minneapolis Star Tribune writer Ameila Rayno (@AmeliaRayno) spoke with Derek Kellogg and Chaz Williams last week about the UMass resurgence this season.
George Kostinas is a writer on Cape Cod who authored the following article on senior diver Michaela Butler.
It takes a special kind of person, a special kind of athlete, to compete at the highest level in any sport, and Michaela Butler of Dennisport is one of those.
Butler is finishing off a terrific diving career at the University of Massachusetts, in which she has broken every school record in the 1-meter dive, and some in the 3-meter dive, and is the school's first All-American in that sport.
Last spring, her junior year, Butler finished fourth in the NCAA championships, which made her an All-America selection.
To be named All-America one has to finish in the top eight at the NCAA championships.
"No swimmer or diver at UMass has ever done that, either male or female," said UMass diving coach, Mandy Hixon. "And the program has been going on for 78 years or something like that."
In addition, she finished 14th in the 3-meter dive, which was good enough for All-America honorable mention honors in that event.
And finally, Butler is in the midst of a three-year undefeated streak in dual meets that will probably continue as she closes out her senior year.
Take a read at the full piece via this link...
As the 2014 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft approaches, MLL is featuring watch lists for each position on the organization's website, with Massachusetts men's lacrosse senior Joe Calvello named one of the top four faceoff specialists eligible to be picked. The draft is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m.
In three seasons at UMass, Calvello is 228-for-412 on faceoffs (55.3 win percentage) with 100 groundballs. In 2013, his first year as the main faceoff specialist for the Minutemen, he finished 184-of-316 at the X (58.2 percent) with a team-high 79 groundballs in 15 games played (5.27 per appearance).
Check out the four previewed faceoff specialists, including Calvello, and more pre-draft coverage on Major League Lacrosse's website here. More information on UMass men's lacrosse can be found on UMassAthletics.com.
UMass improved to 12-1 on the season with a 73-65 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. A number of players had strong performances - Chaz Williams looked to score more in the first half. Raphiael Putney regained some of his outside shooting touch. Trey Davis was a 50 percent shooter again. Maxie Esho did a little bit of everything from scoring to assists to defense. But now its onto to Atlantic 10 play - the second season. That begins Wednesday night against Saint Joseph's at 7 p.m.
No. 23 UMass overcomes poor performance to beat Miami (Ohio) | GazetteNet.com
Bench steps up for UMass in win over Miami (Ohio) | GazetteNet.com
Sloppy Minutemen hold off Miami (OH) 73-65 for 12th win | MassLive
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UMass basketball continues to get valuable contribution from bench | Daily Collegian
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Chaz Williams leads UMass over Miami (Ohio) | ESPN.com
UMass will play host to Miami University in its final game before the start of Atlantic 10 Conference play. The Minutemen are looking to defeat their fourth Mid-American Conference foe of the season and eighth-straight.
UMass faces Miami (Ohio) on eve of Atlantic 10 season | Gazettenet.com
UMass basketball vs. Miami (OH): Where to catch the game | Masslive.com
Derek Kellogg on timeouts in late and close situations: 'I haven't called it ever, really' | Masslive.com
What 2 Watch 4: UMass vs. Miami | Maroon Musket
UMass vs. Miami (Ohio) Wire Service Preview | ESPN.com
| #23/22 Massachusetts (11-1) vs. Miami (Ohio) (4-6) | |
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Amherst, Mass. | Mullins Center (9,493) |
| Tickets | 866-UMASS-TIX | Ticket Info |
| TV | None |
| Radio | 105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester), 95.9 FM WATD (South Shore; Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | Atlantic 10 Digital Network ($4.95 for a 24-hour pass) |
| Live Stats | |
| Social Media | Twitter.com/UMassAthletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | Miami (Ohio) Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
UMass faces Miami (Ohio) on eve of Atlantic 10 season | Gazettenet.com
UMass basketball vs. Miami (OH): Where to catch the game | Masslive.com
Derek Kellogg on timeouts in late and close situations: 'I haven't called it ever, really' | Masslive.com
What 2 Watch 4: UMass vs. Miami | Maroon Musket
UMass vs. Miami (Ohio) Wire Service Preview | ESPN.com
UMass will play host to Miami University in its final game before the start of Atlantic 10 Conference play. The Minutemen are looking to defeat their fourth Mid-American Conference foe of the season and eighth-straight.
UMass faces Miami (Ohio) on eve of Atlantic 10 season | Gazettenet.com
UMass basketball vs. Miami (OH): Where to catch the game | Masslive.com
Derek Kellogg on timeouts in late and close situations: 'I haven't called it ever, really' | Masslive.com
What 2 Watch 4: UMass vs. Miami | Maroon Musket
UMass vs. Miami (Ohio) Wire Service Preview | ESPN.com
| #23/22 Massachusetts (11-1) vs. Miami (Ohio) (4-6) | |
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Amherst, Mass. | Mullins Center (9,493) |
| Tickets | 866-UMASS-TIX | Ticket Info |
| TV | None |
| Radio | 105.5 FM WEEI (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester), 95.9 FM WATD (South Shore; Listen Online | Use the TuneIn App for Mobile Devices to listen |
| Online Video | Atlantic 10 Digital Network ($4.95 for a 24-hour pass) |
| Live Stats | |
| Social Media | Twitter.com/UMassAthletics |
| Game Notes | Massachusetts Notes | Miami (Ohio) Notes | News Clips | 2013-14 Media Guide |
UMass faces Miami (Ohio) on eve of Atlantic 10 season | Gazettenet.com
UMass basketball vs. Miami (OH): Where to catch the game | Masslive.com
Derek Kellogg on timeouts in late and close situations: 'I haven't called it ever, really' | Masslive.com
What 2 Watch 4: UMass vs. Miami | Maroon Musket
UMass vs. Miami (Ohio) Wire Service Preview | ESPN.com