The UMass men's basketball team got a nice 87-82 win over Iona on Tuesday night, giving it some nice momentum heading into Saturday's Atlantic 10 opener against St. Bonaventure.
Trey Davis broke out of a shooting slump with one of the best performances in the league this season, going 10-of-11 with five 3-pointers and 25 points, along with seven assists. Derrick Gordon also impressed with 19 points, seven boards, three assists and two steals.
The UMass hockey team defeated Air Force 5-1 on Monday night in its second game of the Catamount Cup as five different Minutemen found the back of the net. Henry Dill earned the win in goal with 21 saves on 22 shots. Frank Vatrano posted a goal and two assists, while Ray Pigozzi had a goal in his first game back from injury.
Today on USCHO.com, Ken McMillan has a feature on UMass hockey alum Anthony Raiola and his work giving back with BOKS, Build Our Kids' Success, an initiative of the Reebok Foundation. BOKS is a free, before-school program that is designed to encourage physical activity for children.
Read: For former Massachusetts player Raiola, giving back is second nature
Tonight the UMass Minutemen welcome the Iona Gaels to the Mullins Center for the final regular-season non-conference game of the 2014-15 season and it should be an exciting one (7 pm tip; doors open at 6 pm). Both teams like to get out in transition and score in a variety of ways. UMass will attack the rim more, while the Gaels will take a lot of 3-pointers. Either way, it should be a fun game before Saturday's Atlantic 10 opener against St. Bonaventure at home.
Listen to the podcast of the December 29, 2014 edition of the Bud Light UMass Basketball Show from The Hangar Pub and Grill in Amherst featuring assistant coach Adam Ginsburg, Assistant Director of Operations Lou Roe, and redshirt freshman forward Zach Coleman previewing the non-conference finale against Iona leading into A-10 play.
Join head coach Derek Kellogg tonight at The Hangar on University Drive in Amherst for the
Bud Light UMass Basketball Show. Host Josh Maurer and coach Kellogg preview the Minutemen's final non-conference game Tuesday night at the Mullins Center against Iona. Redshirt freshman Zach Coleman is the player guest. Tonight's show will air at a special time from 6-7 p.m. on WEEI.
If you can't make it to The Hangar, listen live on 105.5 FM (Springfield) and 1440 AM (Worcester). Fans can also listen live online at
WEEI.com/UMass or on mobile devices by downloading the
TuneIn Radio app. A podcast of the show will be available on UMassAthletics.com following the show.
Submit a question for Coach Kellogg by tweeting
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clicking here. Selected questions will be used during tonight's show.
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UMass Podcasts The Massachusetts basketball team fought hard but saw its hopes of a road victory slip away in the form of an 77-71 overtime loss at BYU on Tuesday. The team played much better across the board than on Saturday at Providence and is improving daily.
The final game before the Christmas holiday will see UMass make its first trip to the western half of the country for the first time in a decade. It will be a tough test against a BYU squad that leads the country in scoring, likes to push the ball in transition as much as UMass and has won five of its last six games.
UMass women's basketball concludes play at the Holiday & Hoops Classic against Ohio at the GSU Sports Arena in downtown Atlanta at 4 p.m. Below is all the information on how to follow along with the Minutewomen today!
More on UMass women's basketball can be found through UMassAthletics.com.
It's game day in the Ocean State! UMass and Providence has developed into a very competitive rivalry over the past two season and they teams will lock horns today at the Dunk in Providence. This 2-game road trip for the Minutemen begins at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Dan Malone of MassLive.com sat down with Derrick Gordon and asked him five questions about Providence, last year's game-winner with the Friars, outside shooting and working the rust off after a long layoff away from game action.
The following two links have coverage of Thursday's announcement that sophomore forward Seth Berger will miss approximately 4-6 weeks with a stress fracture in his left foot.
UMass women's basketball is 5-4 overall through nine games played in the 2014-15 season - already more wins than the team earned during the entirety of 2013-14. Daily Hampshire Gazette reporter Matt Vautour stopped by practice on Wednesday and caught up with head coach Sharon Dawley, senior Kim Pierre-Louis and junior Rashida Timbilla to discuss the early season success.
UMass women's basketball team tasting success early | Matt Vautour, Daily Hampshire Gazette
Daily Collegian sports editor Mark Chiarelli has an article on how Demetrius Dyson is working to improve his game after a rough start to his sophomore season.
Dan Malone of MassLive.com spoke with sophomore G Demetrius Dyson about his development this season and what a talk with his parents did for him confidence and attitude.
Nick Casale of the Daily Collegian recently sat down with men's soccer standout Matt Keys and talked about where the defender developed his love for soccer, what brought him to UMass and how he is preparing for a professional playing career.
Mark Chiarelli of the Daily Collegian has an article on Cady Lalanne's outside shooting.
Today for the Daily Collegian, Anthony Chiusano previews tonight's non-league matchup between UMass hockey and Northeastern at the Mullins Center, also mentioning the likely debut of freshman defenseman Brandon Montour.
Read: UMass hockey returns to action against Northeastern, Montour to make season debut
In today's Daily Hampshire Gazette, Matt Vautour has a preview of tonight's UMass hockey game vs. Northeastern at the Mullins Center, focusing on the expected debut of freshman defenseman Brandon Montour.
Read: UMass hockey hoping highly touted defenseman Brandon Montour makes an impact
Join head coach Derek Kellogg tonight from 7-8 p.m. at The Rumbleseat (
482 Springfield Street in Chicopee) for the
Bud Light UMass Basketball Show. Hosts Josh Maurer and Tim Kenney and Coach Kellogg look back at Saturday's win over Canisius and preview this weekend's matchup at Providence.
If you can't make it to The Rumbleseat, listen live on 105.5 FM (Springfield) and 1440 AM (Worcester). Fans can also listen live online at
WEEI.com/UMass or on mobile devices by downloading the
TuneIn Radio app. A podcast of the show will be available on UMassAthletics.com Tuesday morning.
Submit a question for Coach Kellogg by tweeting
@UMassSportsNet or by
clicking here. Selected questions will be used during tonight's show.
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UMass Podcasts The UMass men's basketball team returns to the Mullins Center on Saturday to face Canisius at 4 p.m. The game is the third all-time meeting between the schools but the first since 1963.
Cady Lalanne spoke with Mark Chiarelli of the Daily Collegian about how he is working to handle the constant double and triple teams that come his way each game.
Daily Collegian sports editor Mark Chiarelli spoke with members of the men's basketball team this week about what they can do to improve their offensive production, in particular their half-court offense.
Former UMass backstroke standout Trevor Ziegler sat down with head men's swimming & diving coach Russ Yarworth and posted a very in-depth Q&A article on SwimSwam.com Friday.
Read the entire article here...
Dan Malone of MassLive.com had a chat with Zach Coleman on Wednesday. The redshirt freshman talked about how he's feeling health-wise, why he works on his game before practice and what he views his role on the team at this point in the season.
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette spoke with freshman guard Donte Clark on Wednesday. Clark mentioned how he learned a long time ago that you can't worry about the previous play, "just worry about the next play, not the play that just happened." That mindset has served him well recently, going for a career-high 25 points on Sunday - his fourth double-figure game in the last six outings.
Dan Malone of MassLive.com has an article about UMass' attempts to get the ball to Cady Lalanne throughout a ball game.
Dan Malone of MassLive.com has an article on freshman guard C.J. Anderson and his pursuit to improve as his freshman season evolves.
Nick Canelas of the Maroon Musket has an article about how the UMass basketball team is using its practice time during finals week to work on fundamentals by getting back to the basics.
Join head coach John Micheletto and guests Assistant Coach Ryan Miller and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Czepiel tonight at 7 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings in Chicopee for the Bud Light UMass Hockey Show. Coach Micheletto and hosts Brock Hines and Adam Frenier will recap last weekend's Hockey East games against Notre Dame and preview next Tuesday's non-league matchup against Northeastern.
The live radio show airs from 7-8 p.m. on WHMP (AM 1400/1240, FM 96.9) in the Pioneer Valley. Additionally, fans can listen online at WHMP.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio app on their mobile devices.
To interact with the broadcast team, tweet your questions for Coach Micheletto @UMassSportsNet or click here to "Ask the Coach". For additional information and a complete show schedule, visit our hockey radio information page.
UMass field hockey and women's lacrosse standout Lisa (Griswold) Lindley was chosen for the US Lacrosse Connecticut Hall of Fame and will be inducted next month. Lindley was a three-time all-American with the Minutewomen and has coached Darien High School to 13 FCIAC titles and 13 state titles, the most of any high school coach in the nation.
Lindley makes CT Hall of Fame for lacrosse | Darien Times
UMass women's basketball won for the fourth time this season with a 71-61 victory over American University, which entered the contest on a three-game winning streak. Daily Collegian staff writer Arthur Hayden has a recap of the action:
UMass women's basketball handles American, 71-61 | Daily Collegian
The UMass men's basketball team suffered a disappointing 9-point loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday in Springfield. The Minutemen took their first lead of the game early in the second half but were unable to maintain the momentum, seeing it slip away to the Eagles.
Another solid day for the bench netted UMass its fourth win of the season with a victory over American on Saturday. Read about how the bench has been performing for women's basketball this season in a recent story by Daily Collegian reporter Arthur Hayden.
Minutewomen's bench plays a key factor in new-look season| Daily Collegian
UMass returns to Western Mass to face Florida Gulf Coast in the Hall of Fame Holiday Showcase today at 2 p.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The Minutemen have dropped their last two, while the Eagles are flying high at 7-1.
UMass hosts the second-ever meeting with American University at the Mullins Center on Saturday, Dec. 6. Tipoff is set for Noon. The Minutewomen will be searching for their third win at home this season against the Eagles. Check out how to attend the game or follow along online if you cannot make it to the Mullins Center below:
More on UMass women's basketball is available through UMassAthletics.com.
In today's Daily Hampshire Gazette, Matt Vautour has a preview of UMass hockey's weekend matchups against Notre Dame. The Minutemen host the Fighting Irish tonight and tomorrow, Dec. 5-6, at 7 p.m. in the Mullins Center.
Read: UMass hopes better play continues with a pair of home games against Notre Dame
Victor Pusateri of the Daily Collegian takes a look at the UMass men's and women's swimming and diving teams at the midway point of their seasons. He highlights several individuals who had strong starts to the year including Alessandro Bomprezzi from the men's team and Molly Smyth from the women's team.
Collegian: UMass men's and women's swimming and diving optimistic at midway point In today's Daily Collegian, Ross Gienieczko previews UMass hockey's upcoming two gaames against Hockey East foe Notre Dame. The Minutemen will host the Fighting Irish this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6, at 7 p.m. in the Mullins Center.
Read: Struggling Hockey East foes collide
Major League Lacrosse's Boston Cannons franchise compiled a "catching up" feature with former UMass standout Will Manny. The feature, available here through the Boston Cannon's official website, highlights Manny's favorites memories from playing as a Minuteman as well as his current involvement in the game as a competitor for the Cannons and coach at Wagner College.
Andrew Cyr of the Daily Collegian has a feature on the UMass football team and how he feels the Minutemen have the tools and talent returning in 2015 to make a serious run at a bowl game after the improvement shown this past season.
Cyr: 2015 season is bowl game or bust for UMass football The UMass men's basketball team struggled on Tuesday night, falling to LSU 82-60 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Minutemen shot a season-low 38 percent and committed a season-high 18 turnovers, something that head coach Derek Kellogg mentioned would be addressed in the coming days and weeks. UMass will have more time for extended practice after being one of just 10 teams nationally to play 8 games in the last 18 days, often leaving 1-2 days to prepare for an opponent due to quick turnarounds and NCAA-mandated off days.
Listen to the podcast of the December 2, 2014 edition of the Bud Light UMass Hockey Show live from The Hangar in Amherst featuring head coach John Micheletto and player guests Frank Vatrano and Mike Busillo recapping Quinnipiac and previewing this weekend's two-game set against Hockey East rival Notre Dame.
In today's Daily Collegian, Anthony Chiusano has a piece on redshirt sophomore Frank Vatrano's recent offensive success. Vatrano has five goals in the past seven games and is tied for the team lead in goals scored.
Frank Vatrano excelling on offense for UMass hockey
With the men's cross country season wrapping up a few weeks ago, Nick Souza has a recap of the season in today's Daily Collegian and looks ahead to the future for the Minutemen.
Read: UMass cross country eyes a bright future as its season concludes Megan Schneider of Lacrosse Magazine has a preseason snap shot of the Atlantic 10 women's lacrosse teams as the 2015 campaign approaches. She lists UMass as her front-runner to win the league once again, but says Angela McMahon and the Minutewomen must replace several key losses from a season ago.
LaxMagazine.com: Conference Snapshot - Atlantic 10 (Women) Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican has a feature on UMass football quarterback Blake Frohnapfel who missed the last two games of the season due to injury. Frohnapfel says he is looking forward to the offseason and expects UMass to have a highly productive offseason after knowing how close the Minutemen were to having more wins in 2014.
Recovering from injury, UMass quarterback Blake Frohnapfel looking forward to next season - MassLive.com Join head coach John Micheletto and player guests Frank Vatrano and Mike Busillo tonight at 7 p.m. the Hangar Pub & Grill in Amherst for the Bud Light UMass Hockey Show. Coach Micheletto and hosts Brock Hines and Adam Frenier recap last weekend's split against nationally-ranked Quinnipiac in a home-and-home series and preview this weekend's two-game set as Hockey East foe Notre Dame visits Amherst for the first time since 1994.
The live radio show airs from 7-8 p.m. on WHMP (AM 1400/1240, FM 96.9) in the Pioneer Valley. Additionally, fans can l
isten online at WHMP.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio app on their mobile devices.
To interact with the broadcast team, tweet your questions for Coach Micheletto
@UMassSportsNet or click here to "
Ask the Coach". For additional information and a complete show schedule, visit our
hockey radio information page.
Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle has a feature story on UMass Sports Network color analyst Tim Collins who is in his 10th season as a member of the broadcast crew. Collins earned a walk-on spot with the Minutemen under former head coach Steve Lappas from 2003-05 after initially serving as a team manager. After graduating, Collins has spent much of his free time working as a broadcaster.
The football team fell 41-21 last Friday against Buffalo in the season finale for the Minutemen. Despite a 3-9 record, the Minutemen won three of their last six games to end the year. The last two losses of the season came without starting quarterback Blake Frohnapfel who was in the midst of producing one of the best seasons in program history. Despite the tough way to end the year, many media members feel the upcoming season will be big for UMass.
One of the all-time UMass greats, Dick Bresciani passed away on Saturday after a long-time battle with cancer. Known throughout the Commonwealth for his energy and passion for sports, Bresciani was a fixture in UMass athletics, with the Boston Red Sox and with the Cape Cod Baseball League.
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