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Purple and White Split Saturday Matches
QUEENS, N.Y. – Niagara (1-2, 0-0 MAAC) split its two matches Saturday at the Red Storm Invitational in Queens, N.Y., defeating Central Connecticut State before falling to Northeastern in the nightcap. How it Happened: Niagara vs. Central Connecticut State. The Purple Eagles defeated the Blue Devils in straight sets,...
Women's Volleyball: On Second Day of Season, Warriors Split Non-Conference Tilts
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – It was something old and something new for the Eastern Connecticut State University women's volleyball team Saturday on the second day of the 2024 season when it was swept by Mount Holyoke College before rebounding to sweep host University of Saint Joseph at Calhoun Gymnasium.
Wright's OT Goal Gives Bishops Caryl Newhof Classic Crown
Junior forward Emma Wright scored in overtime to lift Ohio Wesleyan over Smith in the championship game of the Caryl Newhof Classic, hosted by Smith College on Saturday in Northampton, Mass. Wright put the Bishops on the scoreboard in the opening minute of the second quarter, but the Pioneers responded...
#13 Field Hockey Tops New Hampshire, 4-2
STORRS, Conn. – A goal in each quarter powered the 13th-ranked Saint Joseph's field hockey team past New Hampshire, 4-2, at Nancy Stevens Field on Saturday afternoon. • Saint Joseph's (1-1) took the lead six minutes into the game as Alison Buffington tallied her second goal in as many days to give the Hawks a 1-0 edge.
Women's Volleyball Outlasts No. 19 Ithaca, RV Springfield in Five Sets
Springfield, Mass. – The RV Stevens Institute of Technology women's volleyball team outlasted No. 19 Ithaca College and RV Springfield College in five sets to complete a 3-0 weekend at the Joel B. Dearing '79 Classic. The Ducks (3-0) topped Ithaca 23-25, 26-24, 25-19, 14-25, and 15-12 before knocking...
Eagles Grab 28-14 Road Victory to Open 2024 Season
AMHERST, Mass. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team opened its 2024 season with a well-balanced victory, as the Eagles downed the University of Massachusetts, 28-14, in non-conference action inside McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Mass. Saturday, Aug. 31. How It Happened. After a scoreless first quarter, the...
Hawks Open 2024 with Sweep of Anna Maria
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - The Hartford women's volleyball team opened up competition on Saturday defeating Anna Maria in a 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-20) sweep. The AMCATS earned an early 3-2 lead in the first set before a 10-0 Hawk run sparked by five sophomore Jordan Murphy (East Hampton, Conn.) kills. Kills by freshman Emily Theobald (Verona, N.J.) and freshman Tiffany Mendez (Bay Shore, N.Y.) kept Hartford rolling leading by a 17-6 margin. The Hawks closed the first set in style with a 5-1 run with a kill for Jo. Murphy and another for junior Juliana Robinshaw (South Windsor, Conn.).
UConn Basketball Signs Four-Star Freshman Wing Isaiah Abraham
UConn's men's basketball program continues to thrive with the addition of four-star freshman wing Isaiah Abraham from Virginia. Standing at 6-foot-7, Abraham boasts impressive athleticism and shooting ability, including a notable improvement in his three-point shooting from his senior year. While the current roster presents competition for minutes, with established players like Jaylin Stewart and incoming one-and-done Liam McNeeley, Abraham’s performance indicates he could make a significant impact in the future. His defensive skills mirror those of former star Andre Jackson Jr., suggesting he could earn playing time early. Ultimately, while minutes may be limited this season, Abraham’s growth will position him well for a larger role next year.
Maine Field Hockey Beats UMass 2-1 in OT for 1st Win
The UMaine Field Hockey Team beat UMass 2-1 in overtime on Saturday morning, in Evanston, Illinois for their 1st win of the season. Saylor Kuefler scored her 1st goal of the season with 3:26 gone to put UMaine on top 1-0. But it took just 6:16 for the Lady Minutemen...
WSOC Carries Momentum Into Trip to BU
BOSTON - The UConn women's soccer team (1-1-1) plays its final non-conference road game of the season with a trip to Boston University on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. The Huskies are coming off their first win of the season, a road victory at New Hampshire, 1-0, last Sunday.
Westfield State Sneaks Past Nichols, 4-1
NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. (8/31/2024) – The Nichols College field hockey wrapped up the Caryl Newhof Classic on Saturday afternoon as they faced off against Westfield State in the third place game. Nichols fell 4-1 at the hands of the Owls. Junior Kaelyn Casper scored the first Bison goal of...
MSOC Hosts LIU on Sunday Night
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team (2-0) welcomes the LIU Sharks (2-0) to Morrone Stadium on Sunday, September 1. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm. Tickets are available HERE. UConn is coming off a 2-1 over NJIT on Thursday night, putting the Huskies at 2-0 on the young season. The last time UConn won their opening two matches in a season was 2016. Senior forward Scott Testori has led the Huskies front line this season, recording a goal and two assists through the first two games. Sophomore midfielder Sabri Hanni has had a great start to his 2024 season,...
Fort Meadow to welcome Westfield preschoolers with orientation, ice cream
WESTFIELD — Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center will once again begin classes on Sept. 4 for the morning and afternoon sessions of its integrated preschool programs at its longtime home at 35 White St., Westfield. The Westfield School Committee voted in March to have the program remain in the...
Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds
Imagine: You and your sister are 66-year-old twins on Medicare who share the same family history of Alzheimer’s disease, making an early diagnosis critical for long-term planning and preventive health care. Since Medicare provides coverage for a cognitive screening as part of each year’s wellness visit, you believe that diagnosis, if needed, will occur.
Springfield College football focused on details under winning coach Cerasuolo
SPRINGFIELD — Mike Cerasuolo, a seasoned and dynamic coach with a proven track record of winning, is set to begin his 22nd season at Springfield College, and his eighth as head coach of the football program. With a career record of 54-22 (.711%), Cerasuolo has established himself as a...
Leeds man charged in connection with Ludlow church vandalism, police say
A 63-year-old man from Leeds has been charged in connection with a church vandalism on Aug. 23, according to the Ludlow Police Department. Officials’ investigation pointed to Robert Day, 63 of Leeds as the suspect who vandalized the Cathedral of Life Church on Central Street, police said. Day has...
‘Trailblazer’ of local broadcasting, Barbara Bernard of Holyoke, dies at 97
HOLYOKE — When people read Barbara C. Bernard’s name in the newspaper, they knew she would have something important to say. They paid close attention — thousands of devoted readers drawn in to her opinion columns for three decades in The Republican. They are now mourning her...
Mass. FD honors department’s first Black firefighter
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — When Leonard A. Corbin showed up at the YMCA for his civil service physical in 1968, he didn’t aspire to be the first Black firefighter in Springfield, only the second in the state. He was there because he wanted to become a firefighter. “I think...
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