UMass heads to the Gateway to the West today for a game at Saint Louis. The Billikens have had the Minutemen's number over the years since joining the A-10 a decade ago, but that could change today at 3 p.m. CT/ 4 p.m. ET on the CBS Sports Network. The teams played Thursday night on the East Coast so it will be a quick turnaround for both.
Massachusetts women's basketball looks to get back in the win column with a Saturday, Jan. 31 contest at home in the Mullins Center against St. Bonaventure. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. Way to follow the action if you cannot make it to the Mullins Center follow:
More on UMass women's basketball is available through UMassAthletics.com.
Give a listen to this week's Inside Hockey East Podcast, which features UMass hockey redshirt sophomore Frank Vatrano on with Bernie Corbett (interview begins at approximately the 12-minute mark).
Listen: Inside Hockey East - January 30, 2015
Today on College Baseball insider, Phil Stanton has a Q&A with UMass baseball head coach, UMass football alum, Mike Stone talking about the Super Bowl and the upcoming season for the Minutemen.
Read: Super Bowl Nine Innings with UMass Coach Mike Stone
Today on SB Nation College Hockey, Jeff Cox, in his Hockey East preview focuses on UMass hockey's improved play and the impact of the squad's underclassmen.
Hockey East Weekend Preview: UMass Taking Steps Forward
UMass got a strong performance from a number of players in a variety of areas Thursday night, holding on for a 66-64 win over Dayton, which entered the game second in the A-10 and holding a No. 25 RPI rating. The Minutemen were the first team to truly exploit the Flyers' lack of an inside presence int he 10 games since they kicked their two tallest players off the team. Cady Lalanne feasted on lob passes and finished with 18 points and seven rebounds. In fact, his 15 field goal attempts tied his season high.
Daily Collegian staff reporter Frank Corona spoke with UMass women's basketball head coach Sharon Dawley on Wednesday as the Minutewomen prepare for their second meeting of the season with St. Bonaventure.
Minutewomen set to redeem themselves against the Bonnies | Frank Corona, Daily Collegian
On The Hockey Writers site today, Bill Sullivan has a nice Q&A with former UMass hockey forward Eddie Olczyk. Olczyk is currently an assistant coach at Utica College.
Read: Pittsburgh and College Hockey Part 1: Eddie Olczyk
Ian Kennedy has a post for the Chatham-Kent Sports Network on how the addition of freshman Brandon Montour has given UMass hockey a boost in the second half of the season.
Read: Montour Central In UMass' Success
In today's Daily Collegian, Anthony Chiusano has a preview of UMass' Hockey East game at #2 Boston University tomorrow night. The Minutemen and Terriers will square off at Agganis Arena on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Read: UMass hockey hopes to ride momentum into Friday's matchup against Boston University
In today's Daily Collegian, Jason Kates has a sidebar on UMass hockey's success since break and how the squad has evolved since opening the season against Boston University on Oct. 10. The Minutemen travel to Boston tomorrow night to face the Terriers at 7:30 p.m.
Read: Friday night a chance at redemption for UMass hockey
UMass and Dayton will take to the hardwood on Thursday night at the Mullins Center in a game televised nationally by ESPN U. The Flyers are in second place in the Atlantic 10, while the Minutemen are in eighth - six games into the 18-game schedule.
News broke on Tuesday night of Marcel Shipp being named the new running backs coach for the New York Jets. Shipp had returned to his alma mater to coach the running backs last season when head coach Mark Whipple returned. Shipp has formerly worked with new Jets head coach Todd Bowles when the pair were in Arizona together.
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican has a look at the seven Minutemen named to the MAC All-Academic Team. Highlighting the group was Matt Sparks who is a two-time honoree. To earn the honor, players needed a 3.20 cumulative GPA while being a starter or important reserve.
UMass men's lacrosse redshirt-senior short-stick defensive midfielder Ryan Izzo was selected by Ohio Machine during the 2015 Major League Lacrosse draft on Friday, Jan. 23. Lacrosse Magazine highlighted Izzo's pick as a good decision by the Machine - read about it below:
"Izzo, on the other hand, is a great addition and a selection it seems everyone in the media loves. That's for good reason. UMass head coach Greg Cannella raves about Izzo's toughness and character. He'll do the dirty work on the field and give the team a good locker room presence."
Read the rest of the draft grades through Lacrosse Magazine's article. More on the Minutemen - who start their season at home on Garber Field vs. Army on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. - can be found through UMassAthletics.com.
Mark Chiarelli of the Daily Collegian has a nice article describing the relationship between UMass' Trey Davis and Zach Coleman, and how their bond has grown to that of siblings.
In today's Daily Hampshire Gazette, Matt Vautour has a great piece on the turnaround UMass hockey has made in the second half of the season and what the addition of NHL draft pick, freshman Brandon Montour has done to boost the Minutemen.
Read: Brandon Montour, youth key UMass hockey team's second-half turnaround
In today's Daily Collegian, Adam Aucoin has a recap of women's track and field's trip to the Joe Donahue Indoor Games last weekend, which were highlighted by standout performances from Rachel Hilliard and Heather MacLean.
Read: Rachel Hilliard, Heather MacLean highlight solid performance from UMass women's track and field
Today on USCHO.com, Nick Canelas has a great feature on UMass hockey freshman defenseman Brandon Montour who joined the Minutemen in December. Since the start of the second half, Montour leads UMass in scoring over the last nine games with 10 points (2g, 8a) and the squad is 4-4-1 in those contests.
Read: Overlooked no more, Massachusetts' Montour handles high expectations
Tyler Fiedler of the Daily Collegian spoke with UMass head coaches Russ Yarworth and Bob Newcomb on Monday about the recent Dartmouth Invitational.
Victor Pusateri of the Daily Collegian has a nice feature on senior Hao Luong of the men's swimming & diving team. Luong talks about the pride he feels in being a United States citizen and the joy of competing at the Atlantic 10 Championships each February.
Dan Malone of MassLive.com has a story on how the UMass basketball team is planning on dealing with the effects of Winter Storm Juno today and tomorrow.
If you missed the show live, catch the podcast of Monday night's edition of the Bud Light UMass Basketball Show featuring head coach Derek Kellogg and junior point guard Jabarie Hinds previewing Thursday's matchup against Dayton.
Due to impending winter weather, tonight's
Bud Light UMass Basketball Show - which was originally slated to take place at Nathan Bill's Bar & Restaurant in Springfield - will air live from The Hangar on University Dr. in Amherst from 7-8 p.m. on the UMass Sports Network. Head coach Derek Kellogg and hosts Josh Maurer and Tim Kenney will be joined by redshirt junior guard Jabarie Hinds.
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UMass Podcasts A pair of former Minutemen, Eddie Olczyk and Joel Hanley, stopped by the UMass Sports Network radio booth during intermission of hockey's 4-1 win over 14th-ranked Merrimack on Sunday at the Mullins Center. Olczyk is currently an assistant coach at Utica College and Hanley has enjoyed a successful second professional season skating for the AHL's Portland Pirates.
UMass men's lacrosse all-American short-stick defensive midfielder Ryan Izzo was selected in the 2015 Major League Lacrosse draft by the Ohio Machine with the fifth pick of the fourth round (27th overall).
Inside Lacrosse staff reporter Kyle Devitte gave his thoughts on the selection after Ohio used its second pick of the night on Izzo:
5 Ohio: Ryan Izzo, M, UMass
KD Analysis: This is where you take d-mids and character guys. I like this pick a lot, as Izzo is a guy that emerged in the last few weeks as a serious prospect.
Read up more about the draft through Inside Lacrosse and Lacrosse Magazine now. Keep up to date with the UMass men's lacrosse season through UMassAthletics.com.
UMass women's basketball looks to rebound from back-to-back losses to league-leading George Washington and Fordham with a trip to Richmond. MinuteFans can follow along through the links below:
More on the Minutewomen is available through UMassAthletics.com .
On SI.com, Sam Page has a lengthy piece on former UMass hockey netminder Jonathan Quick, analyzing the former Minuteman's status as an "elite" NHL goaltender.
Read: Does Jonathan Quick pass the Eye Test as an elite goalie?
Jack Andrade of the Boston Globe has a story today on the process equipment managers take with handling footballs prior to and during a game. Longtime UMass football equipment manager Paul Bys explains the processes which are used in the collegiate game and how he and his staff work with the footballs over the course of the season.
In today's Daily Collegian, Ross Gienieczko has a piece on freshman goaltender Henry Dill who has started seven of the past eight games for the Minutemen.
Read: Freshman Henry Dill has brought stability at goaltender for UMass hockey
The UMass men's basketball team suffered a disappointing loss at Saint Joseph's Wednesday night, unable to score during a crucial stretch at the end of the game. SJU outscored UMass 9-0 to claim a 59-49 lead with a minute to play, handing the Minutemen their fourth-straight loss at Hagan Arena.
In today's Daily Collegian, Jason Kates previews UMass hockey's home-and-home with Merrimack. The Minutemen will travel to North Andover on Friday for a 7 p.m. contest and then will host the Warriors on Saturday, Jan. 24, Kids Day at the Mullins Center.
Read: UMass set for weekend series with Merrimack
It's game day for men's hoops as they take on Saint Joseph's tonight at 7 p.m. in Philly. The Minutemen have lost their last three games in Hagan Arena over the last four seasons. Tonight's contest on CBS Sports Network provides an excellent opportunity to gain some momentum going into a week off before the next game.
UMass women's basketball returns to the road to take on Fordham at Rose Hill Gym for a Noon game on Wednesday, Jan. 21. It is Kids Day for the Rams and more then 2,000 students from schools in the Bronx and surrounding areas are expected in the stands.
If you cannot attend the game with the loud masses of children, ways to follow along remotely are available below:
More on the Minutewomen is available through UMassAthletics.com.
In today's Daily Collegian, Anthony Chiusano has a column about the importance of solid defense for UMass hockey in the second half of the season.
Read: Chiusano: Defense will determine UMass hockey's fate as season winds down
With the Collegian back in print for the spring semester, Jason Kates has a feature on UMass hockey freshman defenseman Brandon Montour in today's paper.
Read: UMass hockey's Brandon Montour is ready for liftoff
Tom Mulherin of the Daily Collegian staff caught up with head coach Sharon Dawley to discuss the team activities and results that took place over winter break. Mulherin highlighted the impact of the freshman class, the improvements on the defensive end and some accolades earned by senior forward Kim Pierre-Louis.
Getting up to speed with the UMass women's basketball team | Tom Mulherin, Daily Collegian
More on the Minutewomen can be found through UMassAthletics.com.
The Daily Collegian staff returned from winter break recently and reporter Frank Corona took the opportunity to catch up with UMass women's basketball head coach Sharon Dawley and freshman guard Cierra Dillard for a story on Dillard's emergence as a key player through 17 games this season. Read about Dillard's performance so far and its impact on the season:
Dillard emerging as a star for UMass women's basketball | Frank Corona, Daily Collegian
More on the women's basketball program is available through UMassAthletics.com.
The UMass men's basketball team got a very nice come-come-behind 60-56 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday. Maxie Esho was dominant when he was in the game but battled foul trouble for much of the game. His back-up Zach Coleman came up huge with a career-high 13 points, including eight during the decisive 13-3 run that saw the Minutemen overtake the Rams for their seventh-consecutive victory over their New England rivals.
UMass and Rhode Island will renew their rivalry for the 144th time on Saturday in front of a national TV audience on the NBC Sports Network.
Today for the Daily Collegian, Anthony Chiusano has a preview of UMass hockey's weekend series vs. New Hampshire. The Minutemen host the Wildcats tonight at 7 p.m. in the Mullins Center and will travel to Durham, N.H. tomorrow, Jan. 17, for a nationally televised game that will air on NBC Sports Network at 6:30 p.m.
Read: UMass hockey looks to build momentum against UNH in weekend series
UMass plays host to La Salle in the Mullins Center on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. If you can't make it to Amherst for the game, here are ways to keep track of the Minutewomen tonight:
More on the program is available through UMassAthletics.com.
Check out this great piece on UMass leading scorer and
Hobey Baker candidate Frank Vatrano that Jeff Cox wrote for SB Nation College Hockey:
Read - Worth the Wait: Frank Vatrano enjoying success at UMass
If you missed the show Tuesday night, check out the podcast of the January 13, 2015 episode of the Bud Light UMass Hockey Show from The Hangar in Amherst on WHMP. Host Adam Frenier, head coach John Micheletto, and player guests Troy Power and Brandon Montour look back at last weekend's games vs. Maine and preview the upcoming home-and-home series against New Hampshire.
UMass opens a tough 2-game home stand on Wednesday night when Davidson pays a visit to the Mullins Center. The Wildcats are one of the best shooting teams in the country and make better than 10 3-pointers a game, meaning the Minutemen defense will need to be on its game.
Mark Chiarelli of the Daily Collegian has a story on the importance of the Minutemen bench - both over the past few games and going forward through the remainder of the 18-game Atlantic 10 season.
Daily Collegian men's basketball writer Mark Chiarelli has a story on sophomore Demetrius Dyson and what the guard has been doing to maintain his spot in the rotation with the start of Atlantic 10 play.
Dan Malone of MassLive.com sat down with sophomore shooting guard Demetrius Dyson and asked him what he needs to do to continue to get substantial minutes.
On Tuesday, it was announced that standout tight end Jean Sifrin would forego his senior year of eligibility to enter the NFL Draft this Spring. Sifrin went from a relative unknown player in his first year with the Minutemen to one of the nation's top receiving tight ends during the course of the season.
In case you missed it, listen to the January 12, 2015 edition of the Bud Light UMass Basketball Show featuring head coach Derek Kellogg and freshman guard C.J. Anderson recapping back-to-back road wins over La Salle and George Mason and previewing a busy week at the Mullins Center with games vs. Davidson and Rhode Island.
Inside Lacrosse columnist Peter Lasagna caught up with a whole bunch of NCAA Division I head coaches, including UMass' Greg Cannella, to discuss the importance of "Glue Guys." Here was Cannella's take on the players that make the team go and don't necessarily see the accolades that should correspond with their successes:
"Greg Cannella considers the prototypical "glue guys" those that receive few accolades. For the coach who leads UMass lacrosse in NCAA Tournament wins, these are 'your hardest workers, selfless, fearless leaders, ultimate team players who never fear failure.' They understand how to deal with consequences and know that their ability to convey this lesson creates team-wide trust.
"In a program history filled with an abundance of worthy candidates, Cannella regards Greg Rushing '12 as one of the Minutemen's finest. Rushing came from Fort Collins, Colo., as a face-off specialist. He developed into a 'GB machine,' outstanding on face-off wings and in the defensive midfield. Cannella remembers, 'He hit harder than anyone his size I've ever coached... [He didn't] care who you were, where you came from or how big you were -- he wanted to kick your ass.' This brand of relentless effort 'kept his teammates accountable, created bonds of trust that could never be broken.' Rushing elevated having a teammate's back above all other stat categories."
Read the entire story through InsideLacrosse.com and check out more on the Minutemen via UMassAthletics.com.
UMass men's lacrosse received votes for the 2015 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Preseason Coaches Top-20, which was released on Monday. The Minutemen occupy the No. 23 spot. Head coach Greg Cannella will again challenge UMass with one of the toughest schedules in the nation as 10 of the 13 regular opponents are a part of the preseason top-20 or those receiving votes.
Read the entire poll through InsideLacrosse.com here.
UMass got a big road win on Sunday at Geogre Mason to improve to 2-1 in the league. Now the team returns home for a couple of tough opponents this week against Davidson who can shoot as well as any team in the country, especially from outside, and a very much improved Rhode Island team.
UMass plays at George Mason Sunday afternoon and is looking for its second-consecutive road win. The game will be broadcast on the UMass Sports Network with Josh Maurer and Tim Collins on the call. Video will be provided by George Mason on the Atlantic 10 Digital Network.
Nick Canelas of the UMass recruiting and sports blog Maroon Musket, has a feature article on junior center Tyler Bergantino.
Read the entire article here...
UMass women's basketball takes to the road to face Saint Joseph's in Philadelphia, Pa., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10. Ways to keep track of the game are provided below:
More on UMass women's basketball is available through UMassAthletics.com.
The publication Stadium Journey recently revealed its top 100 stadium experiences for 2014 after visiting more than 2,000 stadiums and arenas collectively. They also broke down the top 5-10 for each league/sport that they cover.
Coming in at No. 9 on The Best of College Hockey, was the Mullins Center and UMass Hockey.
Read: Best Stadium Experience by League for 2014
Annie Maroon of MassLive had coverage yesterday of UMass redshirt sophomore forward, Western Mass., native Frank Vatrano earning a spot on the Hobey Baker ballot.
Awarded annually to college hockey's top player, the Hobey Baker's highly fan-voting opened on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Fans may vote once per day as the first phase of fan balloting will run now through March 8, 2015. Click here to vote for Vatrano.
Read: Western Mass. native Frank Vatrano makes Hobey Baker ballot
Ross Gienieczko has a preview of UMass hockey's pair of non-league home games this weekend vs. Maine. The Minutemen host theBlack Bears this Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m.
The first 3,000 fans in attendance on Saturday will receive a Sam The Minuteman bobblehead.
Read: UMass hockey hosts Maine in non-conference weekend series
UMass hosts its first A-10 opponent in the Mullins Center with a 7 p.m. game on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Below is how fans can follow tonight's game:
More on the women's basketball program is available via UMassAthletics.com.
Marc Tracy of the New York Times has a piece examining a recent trend where NFL coaches are leaving the professional ranks to return to the college game. UMass head coach Mark Whipple is quoted in the piece along with Norm Chow, Nick Saban, Butch Davis and Mike Riley.
UMass hockey redshirt sophomore forward Frank Vatrano is one of 59 nominees for the 2015 Hobey Baker Award. Awarded annually to college hockey's top player, the Hobey Baker's highly popular fan-voting opened on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Click here to vote for Vatrano
Fans may vote once per day as the first phase of fan balloting will run now through March 8, 2015. Phase two of fan balloting will begin on March 19 from the list of Top Ten Hobey Baker finalists. The fans' vote accounts for a full 1 percent of the total ballot in each phase in selecting this year's award recipient.
Dan Malone has coverage of UMass hockey redshirt sophomore forward Frank Vatrano's Player of the Month accolade from Hockey East, which was announced yesterday.
Read: UMass forward Frank Vatrano named Hockey East player of the month
Listen to the podcast of the January 6, 2015 edition of the Bud Light UMass Hockey Show live from The Hangar in Amherst featuring head coach John Micheletto, defenseman Marc Hetnik, and goalie Henry Dill previewing a pair of home games vs. Maine.
UMass and La Salle are both looking to bounce back from disappointing conference openers last weekend. Both coaches didn't mix words in their post game remarks, saying that their teams were out hustled and outworked by their opponents. We'll find out Wednesday night at historic Tom Gola Arena which team can get the game to their style of play and be successful in that effort.
Join head coach John Micheletto and player guests Marc Hetnik and Henry Dill 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 preview this weekend's games against Maine at the Mullins Center.
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
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The UMass basketball team opened Atlantic 10 play with a disappointing 69-55 loss to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. Both coaches agreed that the team that played tougher won the game. But with the way the 18-game conference schedule is laid out, there isn't time to dwell on the loss too much, with road games at La Salle (Wednesday) and George Mason (Sunday) on the horizon.
The University of Massachusetts women's basketball program starts its Atlantic 10 Conference slate with a 1 p.m. game at St. Bonaventure on Saturday, Jan. 3. Check out how to follow along with the contest below:
More on UMass women's basketball is available through UMassAthletics.com.
NFL.com writer Conor Orr has a feature story on the evolution of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The story includes quotes from UMass head coach Mark Whipple who was Roethlisberger's quarterback coach when he entered the NFL.
The Hartford Courant has a preview of tonight's UMass-UConn Hockey East matchup at the Mullins Center. The Minutemen and Huskies will meet this evening for the squads' first ever contest as Hockey East foes.
Read: UConn Gets Ready To Play UMass
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