UMass field hockey edged past UMass Lowell 3-1 on Saturday, preserving the Kennedy Cup for a third consecutive season and extending their unbeaten streak against the River Hawks to 12-1.
Kennedy Cup Triumph
The first 22 minutes of the contest were deadlocked, with neither side managing a breakthrough until Isla Campbell pierced the silence in the second quarter with a reverse shot that gave UMass a 1-0 lead.
The second half saw the Minutewomen explode, as Emily Barrett added a pair of goals — including a crisp one‑timer in the third quarter — while Amber Fairon contributed her fifth goal of the season, and assists were logged by Elani Sherwood, Niamh McKenzie and Emily Barrett herself.
Defensively, UMass Lowell goalkeeper Rozárie Mrázová made two crucial saves, highlighted by a last‑minute stop that preserved the lead, and the Minutewomen limited their opponents to a scoreless second and third quarters despite Lowell’s early‑quarter shot advantage.
The victory kept UMass at 12-1 against the River Hawks and positions them to face No. 3 Harvard next, followed by a home showdown with New Hampshire later in the schedule.
Through four games the Minutewomen have allowed only 30 shots and 15 shots on goal, underscoring a disciplined defensive effort that will be tested in the upcoming marquee matchups.