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MLB 2023 Season Preview

(Image via prosportsfanatics.com) Staff Writer: Colton Almeida  Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu The 2023 Major League Baseball season is officially underway. Some teams may have higher expectations than others, but the promise of opening day gives all 30 clubs renewed aspirations.   As the opening week wraps up, here are my official division, postseason, and award predictions for the 2023… Continue reading MLB 2023 Season Preview

 

Then There Were Four: March Madness Set to Conclude in Houston

(Image via abc13.com) Staff Writer: Colton Almeida  Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu The long journey to the Final Four is over. At the start of the season, a total of 363 Division I teams competed to reach the 68-team tournament known as March Madness.  Now, we are left with just four.  The Connecticut Huskies, Miami Hurricanes, San Diego… Continue reading Then There Were Four: March Madness Set to Conclude in Houston

 

NBA 2023 Playoff Outlook: Who to Buy and Who to Sell

(Image via olympics.com) Staff Writer: Colton Almeida  Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu The All-Star break, trade deadline, and bulk of the NBA season have come and gone. We now begin to shift our attention toward the postseason as the calendar has turned to March.  The NBA Playoffs will officially tip-off on April 15th with the play-in tournament. The NBA… Continue reading NBA 2023 Playoff Outlook: Who to Buy and Who to Sell

 

A Chance at the Dance: 2023 March Madness Qualifier Predictions

(Image via bloggingthebracket.com) Staff Writer: Colton Almeida  Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu March is upon us, which means one thing: March Madness. However, before one of the best sports spectacles tips off on March 14th, we have to find out who will be participating in the big dance.  For those unfamiliar, each conference tournament winner will be granted… Continue reading A Chance at the Dance: 2023 March Madness Qualifier Predictions

 

Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time

Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is set for Sunday, February 12th. As the sports world prepares for what should be an excellent matchup, let’s take a look back and rank 10 of the greatest Super Bowls ever played.  10. Super Bowl III: New… Continue reading Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time

 

3 NHL Teams Who Should Buy At The Deadline – And 3 Who Should Sell

(Image via Bill Wippert/ Getty Images) Volunteer Writer: Thomas Dunford Email: tdunford@umassd.edu In the NHL, any team can win on a given night. It’s a team sport: if every player comes and gives 100% effort, the chances of winning skyrocket.  But talent is talent, and sometimes gaining a superstar can help a team win those… Continue reading 3 NHL Teams Who Should Buy At The Deadline – And 3 Who Should Sell

 

Top 5 Off-The-Field Tom Brady Moments

(Image via ftw.usatoday.com) Sports Editor: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu After a groundbreaking 23-year NFL career, Brady has officially retired for good. Brady previously retired back in 2022 and 40 days later un-retired to play another season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Brady has quite obviously accomplished it all on the field, leaving as the NFL’s leader… Continue reading Top 5 Off-The-Field Tom Brady Moments

 

NFL Championship Sunday Recap

Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu The AFC and NFC Conference Championships are officially in the books. The stage is now set for Super Bowl 57 in Arizona.  The Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket with a 31-7 beatdown of the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, while the Kansas City Chiefs escaped with a narrow… Continue reading NFL Championship Sunday Recap

 

UmassD Basketball Coach Brian Baptiste Achieves 700th Win

(Image Courtesy of UMass Dartmouth) Sports Editor: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu For Brian Baptiste, 700 wins mean more than just on-the-court victories. UMass Dartmouth men’s basketball team’s win over Castleton University on January 14th brought forth a huge milestone for head coach Brian Baptiste, as it secured his 700th career victory.  He is now the only… Continue reading UmassD Basketball Coach Brian Baptiste Achieves 700th Win

 

Iran Exits the World Cup, But Player Safety Remains in Concern

Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu Iran was officially eliminated from the World Cup in a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of the United States last Tuesday. As the players make the return to their home country, concerns over their safety have become a critical matter.  Back in September of 2022, mass protests broke… Continue reading Iran Exits the World Cup, But Player Safety Remains in Concern

 

UMass Dartmouth’s Fantastic Football Season Comes to an End at Ithaca

(Image via @umassdathletics / Instagram) Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Saturday, November 19th  After winning the MASCAC title for the first time ever, UMass Dartmouth went to Ithaca for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Ithaca College showed why they were Liberty League champions and undefeated at 10-0, as they went on to… Continue reading UMass Dartmouth’s Fantastic Football Season Comes to an End at Ithaca

 

UMassD Football Captures First MASCAC Championship in Blowout Victory

(Image via @umassdatheltics / Instagram) Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu UMass Dartmouth won its first Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) title on Saturday, November 12th after a 46-21 victory at Plymouth State (8-2, 6-2 MASCAC). The Corsairs were led by junior QB Dante-Aviles Santos, who had another spectacular game. Aviles-Santos completed 26 passes… Continue reading UMassD Football Captures First MASCAC Championship in Blowout Victory

 

NFL Midseason Report: Where Things Stand Entering Second Half

(Photo via https://cdn.vox-cdn.com) Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu As we wrap up week 9 of the 2022 NFL season, we find ourselves right around the midway point of the 18-week campaign. It’s time to break down the league’s biggest surprises, what has been expected, and what we have learned as we venture into the… Continue reading NFL Midseason Report: Where Things Stand Entering Second Half

 

The Fallout of Kyrie Irving’s Antisemitic Post

(Dustin Satloff/Getty Images North America/Getty Images) Staff Writer: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu Kyrie Irving’s career has taken some hits this week after previously coming under fire in the media for tweeting a link to an antisemitic film last month. Not only has he been suspended by the Nets for at least five games, but Nike… Continue reading The Fallout of Kyrie Irving’s Antisemitic Post

 

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/31-11/6

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Hockey Wednesday, November 2nd – UMass Dartmouth was defeated 4-2 in their first MASCAC game of the season against Worcester State (1-2, 1-0 MASCAC). The Corsairs struck first at the end of the first period. Junior forward #17 Michael Mania scored after assists from freshman forward #42 Matthew Zdanowicz… Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/31-11/6

 

UMass Dartmouth’s Sensational Volleyball Season Comes To An End

(Image taken from @umassdvolleyball/Instagram) Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu UMass Dartmouth entered the Little East Conference (LEC) Tournament as the No.3 seed with high hopes but ultimately was upset by No. 6 seed UMass Boston at the Tripp Athletic Center. UMass Boston defeated UMass Dartmouth 3-2 (16-25, 25-21, 25-14, 18-25, 15-7). UMass Boston used… Continue reading UMass Dartmouth’s Sensational Volleyball Season Comes To An End

 

The Wisconsin Women’s Volleyball Team Leaks Should Spark Better Conversations

Image by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA/Getty Images  Staff Writer: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu Twitter blew up last Thursday night when explicit videos and photos of the University of Wisconsin’s women’s volleyball team started circulating. The University of Wisconsin subsequently released a statement that the UW-Police Department is investigating “multiple crimes” per the leaking of the private videos… Continue reading The Wisconsin Women’s Volleyball Team Leaks Should Spark Better Conversations

 

World Series 2022: Phillies Aim to Finish Improbable Run

Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu The Philadelphia Phillies shockingly lead the World Series two games to one entering Tuesday night. No one outside of eastern Pennsylvania thought they’d be in this position, and now they have a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Houston Astros, playing in their fourth World Series… Continue reading World Series 2022: Phillies Aim to Finish Improbable Run

 

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/24-10/30

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Saturday, October 29th – UMass Dartmouth continued its dominant season, defeating Bridgewater State 48-7 at Cressy Field. Bridgewater State is now 4-4 overall and 4-2 in MASCAC. The Corsairs honored 12 seniors honored before the game: DB #3 Adam Washington, LB #5 Javien Delgado, DB #7 JP Mason,… Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/24-10/30

 

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/17-10/23

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Saturday, October 22nd – The Corsairs continued their dominant form, this time with a 49-0 shutout win at Fitchburg State (1-7, 0-6 MASCAC). UMass Dartmouth’s offense accounted for 532 yards, with 170 passing yards and 362 rushing yards. Junior QB #6 Dante Aviles-Santos completed 7 passes for 140… Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/17-10/23

 

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/3-10/9

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Thursday, October 6th – UMass Dartmouth continued their dominant form and picked up their fourth straight win Thursday night. The Corsairs defeated Mass. Maritime 28-14 away from home at Clean Harbors Stadium.  Coming off winning another MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week, junior QB Dante Aviles-Santos completed 19… Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/3-10/9

 

White-Out Game Brings Corsair Success

Staff Writer: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu UMass Dartmouth’s Corsairs ended with an impressive win over Western Connecticut’s Wolves at the White-Out Football game Friday night. Junior quarterback Dante Aviles-Santos completed a career-high six touchdowns, putting UMass Dartmouth’s football team at a whopping win of 48-21 over the Wolves.   With the Student Alumni Association hosting… Continue reading White-Out Game Brings Corsair Success

 

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 9/26-10/2

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Women’s Soccer Wednesday, September 28th – Rhode Island College (RIC) defeated UMass Dartmouth 2-1 at Cressy Field. The Corsairs scored the game’s first goal in the 23rd minute. Freshman defender #15 Jenny Kinnear scored and Graduate student forward #21 Kait Bernier assisted on the goal. Rhode Island College scored… Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 9/26-10/2

 

UMass Dartmouth Dominates First Two MASCAC Games Of The Season

Volunteer Writer: Nicholas Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu On Saturday, September 17th, the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs football team took on the Framingham State Rams at Cressy Field. Entering this game, the Corsairs had not defeated Framingham State since 2016. But, not even a minute in, it was clear that it would be going differently. Junior Quarterback Dante… Continue reading UMass Dartmouth Dominates First Two MASCAC Games Of The Season

 

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