Former University of Massachusetts goalie Jon Quick's stock continues to rise in the hockey world as he was invited to the United States Olympic orientation camp that is preparing for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The camp runs from Aug. 17 to 19 in Woodbridge, Ill.

Quick on track to Olympics

Former University of Massachusetts goalie Jon Quick's stock continues to rise in the hockey world as he was invited to the United States Olympic orientation camp that is preparing for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The camp runs from Aug. 17 to 19 in Woodbridge, Ill.

Nationals next stop for UMass pitcher

Photo: Nationals next stop for pitcher

Mitchell Clegg thought the phone call would come first.

If the former University of Massachusetts left-handed pitcher was going to get drafted on Wednesday, he figured a phone call from the team that picked him would precede any announcement.

Minutewomen fall in A-10 tourney

The University of Massachusetts women's basketball team lost 72-51 to Duquesne y in the first round of the Atlantic 10 tournament Friday night at the Halton Arena in Charlotte, N.C.

Senior Sakera Young led the Minutewomen (12-18) with 16 points and added two steals, and Stefanie Geradot scored 13 points.

Sophomore Teya Wright added nine rebounds and three steals for UMass.

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