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By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

AMHERST — For months, head coach Don Brown has said he doesn’t need to hype up his team as much when they play big-time schools. Saturday’s noon kickoff against No. 21 Missouri figures to be UMass’ biggest at McGuirk since the transition to FBS.UMass...

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

The UMass hockey team is hoping its good fortune can continue in the desert this weekend. After knocking off Bentley in their season opener on Saturday, the Minutemen traveled to Las Vegas on Wednesday and are set to open the Ice Breaker Tournament...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Better understanding of how certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often simply called PFAS and known as “forever chemicals,” negatively affect public health and cause assorted maladies, is leading to state and federal laws and...

By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

UMass men’s and women’s basketball took on Atlantic 10 media day in Washington, D.C. on Monday as UMass prepares for its 49th and final season in the conference it helped charter.The UMass men’s basketball team was voted to finish ninth in the...

By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

With its MAC tour wrapped up after a 34-20 loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday, the 1-5 UMass football team turns its attention to the SEC portion of its schedule. The Minutemen host No. 21 Missouri on Saturday at noon on ESPN2, the only time this...

By GARRETT COTE

The UMass hockey team watched its commanding 5-1 lead slip away in the third period as Bentley netted three goals to pull within one.But the Minutemen hung on — their four-goal second period the difference — to defeat Bentley 5-4 in their season...

By GARRETT COTE

Don Brown essentially made the decision that he was fine with once again playing an opponent close and losing, as that was clear at the end of the first half with his UMass football team facing a 4th-and-1 inside the Northern Illinois 10-yard line.The...

By GARRETT COTE

The UMass football team spoiled its best chance at an FBS win last weekend, losing to Miami (Ohio) after leading by three in the final minute. Not only did the RedHawks march down the field to tie the game and send it to overtime with a Dom Dzioban...

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

Under Greg Carvel, the UMass hockey program has shown it has the ability to identify, recruit and develop defensemen.Cale Makar, Mario Ferraro, Zac Jones, Matthew Kessel, Ryan Ufko, Scott Morrow are just some of the players who have manned the back...

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

While the roster might look different, the expectations haven’t changed for the UMass men’s hockey team.After reaching the semifinals of the Hockey East Tournament last year and booking a spot to the NCAA Tournament — where it fell to eventual...

By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

AMHERST — UMass football lost in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday to Miami (Ohio) 23-20 in overtime, but on Monday, head coach Don Brown was relentlessly optimistic about the Minutemen’s prospects. UMass led the defending MAC champs 20-17 with just...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A pantry for University of Massachusetts students and employees who are experiencing food insecurity, representing a long-term partnership between the university and the Amherst Survival Center, will open next fall at the former Newman...

By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

For about 15 minutes, it appeared Saturday’s game against Miami (Ohio) would be a different story for the UMass football team.After three games against MAC opponents where they were outscored 56-14 in the final 20 minutes, the Minutemen were the team...

By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

AMHERST — After escaping with its first win of the season on Saturday, a 35-31 victory over FCS Central Connecticut State, UMass football turns its attention to a week four tilt against Miami (OH) at 3:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN +.The...

By Staff Report

AMHERST — University of Massachusetts Police are investigating five reports from residents at two Orchard Hill dormitories about a man who has looked at and possibly recorded female students while showering.UMass Police this week issued a crime alert...

By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

UMass men’s basketball on Tuesday released its conference schedule for its 49th and final season in the Atlantic 10, beginning with a road conference opener against Saint Joseph’s on Dec. 31.UMass released its non-conference schedule earlier in...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts is launching a $600 million fundraising campaign to support increased access to high education, investments in cutting-edge research and advancing progress for the common good.“Accelerate: The Campaign for...

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — During UMass football’s game with Central Connecticut State on Saturday, Minutemen wide receiver Anthony Simpson not only didn’t play — which wouldn’t have been questioned considering he left their Week 2 game against Toledo with an injury...

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — The best word to categorize the UMass football team’s homecoming game victory against Central Connecticut State on Saturday is quite simple. Ugly.In the 35-31 win, both teams combined for 26 penalties resulting in a whopping 241 yards. The...

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — Of course the fate of the UMass football team’s homecoming game against FCS Central Connecticut State University was going to come down to Blue Devils quarterback Brady Olson — who transferred from UMass in the offseason — having the...

By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

The UMass football team seeks its first win of the 2024 season on Saturday, when it hosts Central Connecticut State at 3:30 p.m. in the annual homecoming game.After three double-digit losses against MAC schools to start the year, the Minutemen have...