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After an 8‑4 season in 2025, Sacred Heart University's football team, the Pioneers, will compete in the CAA next year, facing rivals and a predicted tenth‑place finish.
Standing 6‑foot‑3 and weighing 212 pounds, Matthew Kessel has carved a niche as a physical defenseman whose career spans the NHL, the AHL, NCAA championships, and representation at the 2024 World Championship.
The university announced its full 2026 schedule, featuring marquee matchups against top‑tier programs and a November showcase of the Mid‑American Conference Tournament.
Brittany Shields, a former Pace University standout and Hall of Fame inductee, has been named director of player development for the University of Massachusetts women's basketball team, where she will mentor post players and shape the program's future.
The Calgary Flames have locked in Dustin Wolf as their No. 1 netminder while adding promising talents like Owen Say and Semyon Konopsky to the AHL roster, and have recently drafted three young goalies who are already making noise in Russia and the NCAA.
The Marblehead Youth Soccer G6 Boys Marauders concluded a dominant regular season, captured the Essex County championship in a shootout, and represented their town at the state tournament.
An in‑depth preview of the 2026 college football clash between Rutgers and UMass, highlighting the Minutemen's roster upheaval and the Scarlet Knights' expected superiority.
NFL veteran Jack Driscoll hosted a free football camp in Madison, Connecticut, offering drills, games and mentorship to about 100 children, while highlighting the value of hard work and hometown roots.
UMass field hockey standout Myrte van Herwijnen adds another accolade to her distinguished collegiate career.
The Great Danes’ 2026 schedule features a competitive mix of home fixtures and a demanding road stretch, setting the stage for a November America East championship run.
Marshall University’s basketball programs open the 2026‑27 season in the MAC‑SBC Challenge, with the men hosting Buffalo and the women traveling to UMass.
Taylor Makar, 25, has agreed to a two‑year contract that runs through the 2027‑28 season, bringing his NHL debut and AHL success into a new chapter with Colorado.
Eight UMass-affiliated players were selected on Day 2 of the NHL Draft, bolstering the program's depth for the upcoming seasons.
The university announced the hiring of Scott Holsopple, a coach with 28 years of experience across college football and basketball programs, to lead the men's basketball team's performance initiatives.
The University of Massachusetts announced the commitment of Czech netminder Tobias Trejbal, a top‑ranked prospect expected to be drafted this month, to join the program for the 2026‑27 season.
From the Dominican Republic to the Bronx, Danny Carbuccia’s freshman breakout at UMass showcases a point guard’s rise, his coach’s praise, and the team’s outlook for a sophomore surge.
Former LIU and UConn coach Mike Mordocco is set to bolster Yale's men's soccer program with a track record of conference titles and NCAA appearances.
The University of Massachusetts announced the commitment of Jasper Kuhta, a 6‑2, 198‑pound left‑shot forward from Helsinki, to its incoming class for the 2026‑27 season. Ranked No. 95 by NHL Central Scouting, Kuhta brings size, skill and global experience to the program.
The University of Massachusetts announced its 2026 men's soccer regular season schedule, featuring 17 games that begin with a home opener against UConn on August 23 and conclude with a home match against Delaware on October 31. The schedule includes exhibition contests, home games at Rudd Field, seven road trips, and the start of conference play at Oral Roberts on October 3. Details of the 2026 Summit League Men's Soccer Championship remain pending.
Boston College's men's ice hockey program has mapped out a demanding 2026‑27 schedule featuring a trio of contests against arch‑rival UMass and a pair of games against New Hampshire.
The Minutemen reveal a comprehensive 2026‑27 schedule that features 19 home contests, highlighted by a home‑and‑home series with rivals and a holiday tournament in Milwaukee.
The University of Massachusetts has revealed its 2026 women's soccer recruiting class, featuring six standout players who will join the program this fall.
The United States rolled past Hungary with a 7‑3 victory, highlighted by early goals, a power‑play strike from Matthew Tkachuk and a standout performance by Joseph Woll.
The United States posted a 7-3 victory over Hungary, highlighted by early goals, a power-play strike, and a late empty-net tally, positioning them for a quarterfinal berth.