Women’s Volleyball Senior Night Was A Celebration to Remember

(Image Courtesy of Corsairs Volley Ball Team) Volunteer Writer: Billy Mankavech Email: wmankavech@umassd.edu September 15th, 2023, was a memorable night for UMass Dartmouth’s Women’s Volleyball Team, who played a sensational game after welcoming The Roger Williams University Hawks to campus for a big match-up. In a dazzling display from the team, they celebrated Senior Night with a commanding win over Roger Williams University. The effort … Continue reading Women’s Volleyball Senior Night Was A Celebration to Remember

The TorchSeptember 21, 2023September 20, 2023Leave a comment

Campus Life & Events, Sports

A New Challenger Appears: The Corsair eSports Team!

(Photographed by Staff Writer Jesse Magnifico) Staff Writer: Jesse Magnifico Email: jmagnifico@umassd.edu On Tuesday, September 12th, the Marketplace welcomed UMassD students for a 7-9 PM game night. It was bustling and booming with a sizable crowd playing VR, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart, Fifa, Just Dance, and Dragonball Fighter Z. Many others were observing intently, itching to play. The highlight of the night was … Continue reading A New Challenger Appears: The Corsair eSports Team!

The TorchSeptember 18, 2023September 24, 2023Leave a comment

Sports

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 season. AL EAST I am not predicting anything crazy for … Continue reading MLB 2023 Season Preview

The TorchApril 13, 2023April 12, 2023Leave a comment

Sports

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 State Aztecs, and Florida Atlantic Owls will play for the … Continue reading Then There Were Four: March Madness Set to Conclude in Houston

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Sports

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 Finals will start on June 1st. So what teams am … Continue reading NBA 2023 Playoff Outlook: Who to Buy and Who to Sell

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Sports

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 an automatic bid to the tournament. The rest of the … Continue reading A Chance at the Dance: 2023 March Madness Qualifier Predictions

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Sports

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 York Jets 16 – Baltimore Colts 7 One of the … Continue reading Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time

The TorchFebruary 9, 2023February 10, 2023Leave a comment

Sports

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 tight, grit games that become prevalent come April. Today, we … Continue reading 3 NHL Teams Who Should Buy At The Deadline – And 3 Who Should Sell

The TorchFebruary 9, 2023February 10, 2023Leave a comment

Sports

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 in career passing yards, touchdown passes, and Super Bowl wins. … Continue reading Top 5 Off-The-Field Tom Brady Moments

The TorchFebruary 9, 2023February 7, 2023Leave a comment

Sports

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 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. … Continue reading NFL Championship Sunday Recap

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