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Weekend colleges: UMass baseball ends season with sweep of Temple

Sunday, May 19, 2013

The University of Massachusetts baseball team closed its season with a three-game sweep of Temple, Saturday in Ambler, Pa. UMass beat the Owls 11-9, following a doubleheader sweep Friday. The Minutemen finished 14-31 overall, 7-17 in the Atlantic 10. UMass, which took a 2-0 lead in the first inning Saturday, never trailed in the series. Rob McLam finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs, while Nik Campero was 2-for-5 … 0

UMass baseball sweeps doubleheader from Temple

Friday, May 17, 2013

A pair of sophomores and hot bats carried the University of Massachusetts baseball team to a doubleheader sweep of Temple in Ambler, Pa. Friday. Conor LeBlanc earned the win in Game 1, which the Minutemen won 4-3. LeBlanc struck out three and worked around six hits over seven innings. Andrew Grant won the second game 6-3 for UMass. Grant fanned five, walked one … 0

UMass hockey signs Brandon Wahlin

Friday, May 17, 2013

The University of Massachusetts hockey team, which had trouble scoring at times last year, officially added a player who did plenty of it in juniors. Brandon Wahlin, a 5-foot-9 forward from White Bear Lake, Minn., signed with the Minutemen Thursday and will be a freshman in the fall. Wahlin is the Austin (Texas) Bruins’ all-time leading scorer with 33 goals and 76 assists … 0

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Northampton High School junior Anna Moore, left, runs Saturday in the 4x800 meter relay event during the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Northampton High School freshman Sierra Loomis runs of the track after passing the baton, at right.

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New York Giants draft UMass running back Michael Cox

Sunday, April 28, 2013

When Michael Cox decided to transfer from Michigan to the University of Massachusetts for his final collegiate season, he wanted to prove he could be a featured running back for a Football Bowl Subdivision team. He did it … 0

Fenway Park adds to Beanpot excitement for UMass baseball

Sunday, April 28, 2013

When he was still a football player, Kellen Pagel knew the University of Massachusetts baseball team had played at Fenway Park before, but he didn’t know the reason or the frequency of the game. When he joined the baseball team, Pagel was excited to learn this was one … 0

UMass blows out Delaware, needs help Saturday to reach CAA men’s lacrosse tournament

Friday, April 26, 2013

AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts did its part in convincing fashion, bulldozing Delaware 16-8 Friday at Garber Field. Now the Minutemen will have to wait to see if they can get some help to earn a spot into the Colonial Athletic Association men’s lacrosse tournament. Looking a … 0

UMass pulls away in second half to beat George Washington in Atlantic 10 women’s lacrosse tournament semifinal

Friday, April 26, 2013

AMHERST — Even with Atlantic 10 Offensive player of the Year Katie Ferris limited because of an illness, the University of Massachusetts women’s lacrosse team still found plenty of scoring in its Atlantic 10 tournament semifinal. UMass coach Angela McMahon delivered an impassioned speech at halftime and the … 0

University of Massachusetts dignitaries broke ground Friday for the school's new football and basketball facilities. From left, Board of Trustees Chairman Henry Thomas, alumnus David Manganaro, UMass President Robert Caret, athletic director John McCutcheon, Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, football coach Charley Molnar, alumnus Bob Foote, alumnus George DiTomasi, Building Authority Director Katherine Craven and Sen. Stanley Rosenberg break ground at the football facility.

UMass breaks ground for football, basketball facilities

Friday, April 26, 2013

AMHERST — University of Massachusetts Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy didn’t let a shoulder injury that left his arm in a sling prevent him from utilizing a ceremonial shovel as the athletic department broke ground Friday for the Football Performance … 0

Friday’s colleges: Lindsey Webster powers UMass softball team past Saint Joseph’s

Friday, April 26, 2013

Lindsey Webster’s two-run home run in the seventh inning propelled the University of Massachusetts softball team past Saint Joseph’s 2-1 in Philadelphia Friday. Caroline Raymond struck out four, walked four and worked around seven hits for the Minutewomen (15-19, 9-4 Atlantic 10). Keen State 5, Amherst 3; Amherst … 0

West Virginia's Jabarie Hinds (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013. West Virginia defeated Texas Tech 66-64. (AP Photo/David Smith)

Former West Virginia guard Jabarie Hinds transferring to UMass

Thursday, April 25, 2013

The University of Massachusetts men’s basketball program, which has enjoyed considerable success with transfers in recent years, has added another. Former West Virginia guard Jabarie Hinds announced Thursday that he is transferring to UMass. He chose the Minutemen … 0

University of Massachusetts women's lacrosse senior Lauren Terracciano, far right, stands with her sister Elise, left, mom Mary Ellen, sister Casey and father Anthony Sunday on senior day at McGuirk Stadium in Amherst. Lauren Terracciano held a fundraiser for Casey, who lost her husband suddenly in February. Lauren presented her sister Casey and her two sons, Carter, left, and Colton, with a check on Sunday.

Lauren Terracciano of UMass scores one for her family

Thursday, April 25, 2013

AMHERST - Casey Quinn didn’t think she could root any harder for Lauren Terracciano, her younger sister, on the lacrosse field. But after last weekend, it might be possible. Quinn was on the field at McGuirk Stadium Sunday … 0

UMass men’s lacrosse needs win and help to reach CAA tournament

Thursday, April 25, 2013

While the University of Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team doesn’t control its own fate, the Minutemen will be rooting for the favorites in the other games that affect their chances of reaching next week’s four-team Colonial Athletic Association tournament. None of the other games will matter if UMass (6-7, … 0

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According to sources, the University of Massachusetts and Temple have agreed to a home-and-home football series for 2015 and 2017.

UMass, Temple reportedly agree to home-and-home football series

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

AMHERST— The football rivalry between the University of Massachusetts and Temple that was expected to develop in the Mid-American Conference will now have a chance to grow outside of the conference. According to sources familiar with the situation, … 0

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