In a battle between two of the nations best pitchers, it was Washington and Danielle Lawrie who came out on top in 15 innings over UMass and Brandice Balschmiter.
Led by its seniors and their leadership, UMass looks to advance to an NCAA Super Regional for the first time since its seniors were freshman. Beating Cornell Friday night is the first obstacle in the Minutewomen's way.
Despite a strong effort by Doc Schneider, the Minutemen fall short in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, losing, 10-7, to No. 4 seed Princeton. It was UMass' first trip to the NCAAs since the title tun in 2006.
Despite being given a two-seed during Sunday's Softball Selection Show, the Minutewomen will host an NCAA Regional next weekend. Traveling to Amherst will be Washington, Sacred Heart and Cornell.
Brandice Balschmiter was named the Most Outstanding Player of the A-10 Tournament as the Minutewomen topped Saint Joseph's 11-0 to win their 21st A-10 Championship.
Back-to-back home runs from Whitney Mollica and Whitney Williams, in the bottom of the sixth lifted the No. 1-seeded Minutewomen over Charlotte, 2-0, to advance to the championship round of the Atantic 10 Tournament.
The Massachusetts softball team used a combination of impressive pitching by Brandice Balschmiter and three home runs to defeat Fordham Thursday, 5-1, in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
After a disappointing finish at last week’s Atlantic 10 Championships, the Massachusetts track team will need consistent performances in each event in order to be successful.
The Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team took home three of the five major ECAC Awards on Tuesday. Coach Greg Cannella, Jim Connolly, Doc Schneider, Diogo Godoi, Tim Balise and Bobby Hayes were all honored.
Nick O’Malley ranks the five best and five most disappoint aspects of the sports teams at UMass. From coach, to mascots budget issues, this athletics department has it all.
UMass looks to rebound from their latest loss against Fordham later this afternoon. The Minutewomen will look to Balschmiter to carry them throughout the playoffs.
The Minutemen made its second NCAA Tournament in four years, destroying Loyola’s hope of capturing the ECAC title. The loss snapped the Greyhound’s streak of two straight NCAA Tournament berths.
Despite winning four-consecutive conference titles, UMass remains focused on this weekend’s tournament in hopes of earning a chance to play for the College World Series.
The Minutemen fell to Northeastern in the Beanpot championship but have a shot at redemption Wednesday when they travel to Boston to take on the slumping Huskies.
After dominating the A-10 this season, it comes as no surprise the Minutewomen took home pitcher, player and coach of the year as well as having three others named to the All-Conference First Team.
UMass must face off against the consensus No. 1 team in the nation in the First round of NCAA Tournament. They are underdogs, but feel they have potential to surprise people.
Seven straight races and a flu bug hurt the Minutewomen’s performance at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Metro League Championships, but several freshmen showed off their potential.
URI is in Amherst this weekend to take on the Minutemen in a crucial conference matchup for both teams. For UMass, the series could decide its postseason fate, while the Rams are hoping to win the A-10 regular season title.
After a tumultuous 2008 season, the Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team has a restored image and a return to its familiar successes. You can thank coach Greg Cannella for that.
After UConn lifted its starting pitcher after two innings, the Massachusetts softball team exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning in a 9-0 win over the Huskies.
After a recent five-game winning streak was snapped, the Massachusetts baseball team looks to start a new one this weekend in a home series against conference opponent St. Bonaventure.
The Massachusetts track and field teams will travel to Charlotte and attempt to repeat their solid performances at last year’s Atlantic 10 Championships, as well as redeem themselves after a disappointing showing during the indoor season.
After another Atlantic 10 Championship victory, the Massachusetts rowing team will travel to Camden, N.J., this weekend for the Metro League Championships.
On the final day of the regular season, the Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team knows that a win over Rutgers gives them the ECAC championship and an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. A loss would likely end their season completely.
After winning the Atlantic 10 Championship, the Massachusetts women’s lacrosse team will end up waiting two weeks to play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Following their first Atlantic 10 loss in 49 games on Sunday, the Massachusetts softball team easily beat Rhode Island in a doubleheader Tuesday. UMass looks for a similar result against UConn on Wednesday.
After winning six of their last eight games, the Massachusetts baseball team dropped a 10-4 affair against UMass coach Mike Stone’s former team in Vermont.
Despite ranking second in the ECAC in goals per game, the Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team had trouble creating offense in Saturday’s 10-3 loss to Syracuse.
After losing its first game in A-10 play in 50 tries on Sunday, the Minutewomen got back on track as they swept Tuesday’s doubleheader against Rhode Island.
The Minutemen needed extra innings to top the Saints on Tuesday. After compiling 18 hits, UMass needed one last one from Brian Baudinet to drive in the winning run.
Behind a strong outfield and a pitching staff that has improved as of late, UMass has won six of its last eight games as they head toward the A-10 tournament.
The UMass women’s lacrosse team needed overtime to claim the Atlantic 10 Championship on Sunday against Saint Joseph’s. The few extra minutes are nothing for a team that hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament since 1985.
After 49 straight wins over Atlantic 10 opponents, the Massachusetts softball team fell for the first time in almost three years on Sunday in a 11-6 loss to Charlotte.
After sweeping a three-game series against Saint Joseph’s, the Massachusetts baseball team entered this weekend’s series with a lot of momentum. But UMass dropped two of three to La Salle over the weekend.
Down to their last strike, Carly Normandin hit a grand slam in the final inning to lift the Massachusetts softball team to a dramatic victory over rival UConn.
The rivalry between the Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team and Syracuse is one of the most highly anticipated matchups of any lacrosse season. This year is no different.
UMass men’s lacrosse coach Greg Cannella may get tired of the hoopla surrounding the annual UMass-Syracuse game, but there’s no question that the media, the players and even coach love when this game rolls around.
As the No. 4 seed in last year’s Atlantic 10 Tournament, the Massachusetts women’s lacrosse team made a run to the A-10 championship game. This year they can’t slip under the radar as the top-seed heading into the tournament.
The No. 16 Minutemen will play second-ranked and defending national champion Syracuse Saturday afternoon at McGuirk Stadium, instead of the usual Garber Field.
With 48 straight wins against the Atlantic 10 and 50 straight home wins, the Massachusetts softball team is primed for another run in the NCAA Tournament. But the Minutewomen are focusing on the present.
After losing its first ever A-10 Championship last year, the UMass crew reclaimed its throne this weekend after winning its 13th conference Title in 14 years.
After a disappointing season full of injuries, the Minutewomen managed to hold their No. 6 seed in the Atlantic 10 Tournament as they helped coach Judy Dixon earn her 200th victory.
Despite falling to Georgetown, 10-7, on Saturday, the Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team still controls its own destiny in the ECAC. If UMass beats Fairfield on Tuesday and Rutgers on May 2, the Minutemen clinch the league title.
Brandice Balschmiter struck out a school-record 19 hitters in a game and Samantha Salato hit four home runs in two wins over the Colonials this weekend for UMass.
The Massachusetts softball team always knew of Samantha Salato’s power; it had just never been on display like it has this past week. “We watch her hit all the time in practice and she just crushes the ball,” UMass coach Elaine Sortino said after UMass’ 7-0 victory over George Washington on Saturday.
The UMass men's lacrosse team can rebound from Saturday's loss to Georgetown Tuesday afternoon when it travels to Connecticut for a matchup with conference foe Fairfield. The Stags defeated UMass, 9-8, in overtime last season at Garber Field.
Boston Herald Columnist, WEEI regular and UMass Alum Steve Buckley talks with the Collegian about the future of UMass baseball, evaluates Men's Basketball coach Derek Kellogg and reminisces on his UMass glory days.
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