UMass field hockey collected four of the Mid-American Conference's five major postseason awards Nov. 3. Niamh McKenzie was named offensive player of the year, Rozárie Mrázová goalkeeper of the year, Amber Fairon freshman of the year and Barb Weinberg coach of the year, according to the official announcement. The Minutewomen finished the regular season 17-1.
Holy Cross men's basketball lost its Nov. 3 opener at Rhode Island, 103-59.
UMass Lowell lost two Nov. 3 matches to Vermont. In field hockey, the River Hawks led 2-0 before Vermont scored three consecutive goals for a 3-2 America East semifinal victory.
In men's soccer, Vermont won the regular-season finale 4-3 at Cushing Field. David Ismail scored the deciding goal in the 84th minute after the River Hawks had tied the game 3-3.
