University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Two members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's lacrosse team have been honored by the Little East Conference. Freshman midfielder Josh Arsenault (Revere, MA/Revere HS) and junior defenseman Tarek Donnelly (Danvers, MA/Danvers HS) have been named second team All-Little East Conference.

Three members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team have been honored by the Little East Conference. Senior midfielder Marie Spang (Wakefield, MA/Wakefield HS) and freshman defender Larissa Basque (Plainville, MA/King Phillip Regional HS) have been named first team All-Little East Conference, while senior goalkeeper Erin Doherty (West Newbury, MA/Pentucket HS) was named second team All-Conference.

More than 200 awards for achievement in both academics and intercollegiate athletics were presented at the 42nd annual UMass Dartmouth Athletic Awards Banquet held Monday night, May 5 at White's of Westport.  A record crowd of more than 400 people attended the annual gathering of parents, coaches and student-athletes.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team split their Little East Conference doubleheader with UMass Boston at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Monday afternoon. UMass Dartmouth won the opener, 16-6, and the Beacons took the nightcap, 5-0.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team turned in a few good performances at the New England Division III Championships at the Coast Guard Academy Track Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team slammed a season high 22 hits, scored in seven of their nine at-bats and went on to defeat host Johnson & Wales, 16-11, at Pierce Field Thursday afternoon.

Host Eastern Connecticut State scored 10 consecutive goals in the first half, built a 13-2 halftime lead and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team, 20-3, in a Little East Conference semi-final playoff game at the Mansfield Athletic Complex Thursday afternoon.

Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has received another prestigious honor. Holbrook has been named a first team Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III New England All-Star.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team scored nine goals in each half and defeated visiting Western Connecticut State, 18-10, in a first round Little East Conference playoff game at Cressy Field Tuesday evening.

John Cogswell scored with 3:12 remaining in the fourth quarter to break a 7-7 tie and propel visiting Plymouth State to an 8-7 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team in a Little East Conference first round playoff match at Cressy Field Tuesday afternoon.

Six members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team have been named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast All-Academic Team for the 2007-08 season.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team will play a home playoff game for the first time in four years when they host Plymouth State Tuesday afternoon. Game time is 4:00 p.m. at Cressy Field, prior to the women's playoff game against Western Connecticut State.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team will open the 2008 Little East Conference playoffs when they host Western Connecticut State Tuesday, April 29th. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at Cressy Field, following the men's lacrosse playoff game against Plymouth State.

Host Keene State spoiled the final game of the regular season for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team by defeating them, 19-1, at the Owl Athletic Complex Sunday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team jumped out to a 7-3 halftime lead and defeated visiting Western Connecticut State, 15-11, in a Little East Conference game at Cressy Field Saturday afternoon.

Western Connecticut State held the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team to one run and eight hits and swept a Little East Conference doubleheader, winning 5-0 and 7-1 at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's golf team shot a team score of 302 and finished second at the 18-hole, seven-team Jack Barry Invitational, at the Stow Acres Country Club Saturday. Senior Tyler Kett (Brewster, MA/Harwich HS) made his final match in a UMass Dartmouth uniform a memorable one, finishing in a first-place tie with Lee Bloom of Brandeis at 70, then winning medalist honors with a birdie on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff.

Visiting Eastern Connecticut State had 41 hits and swept a Little East Conference doubleheader from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 28-6 and 11-6, at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team finished fifth at the two-day, seven-team Little East Conference Championships at the Dr. Henry Rosen Memorial Tennis Courts.

Western Connecticut State outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team, 11-2, during the final three quarters and defeated the Corsairs, 12-5, in a Little East Conference match at the WestConn Athletic Complex Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team had 15 personal bests at the Little East Conference and New England Alliance Championships at Rhode Island College's Black Track Complex. Both teams finished fifth at the six-team Little East Conference Championships, the men with 76 points, and the women with 42. Southern Maine won both titles, their women scoring 199 points and the men scoring 194. The Corsair men were sixth and women eighth in the 12-team New England Alliance final standings. UMass Dartmouth's men scored 56 points, the women 38. Southern Maine won the women's team championship with 174 points, while Westfield State was the men's champion with 145.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team is in third place after the first day of the two-day Little East Conference Championships at the Dr. Henry Rosen Memorial Tennis Courts.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's golf team shot a team score of 313 and finished third at the 18-hole, seven-team Wildcat Spring Invitational, at the Metacomet Country Club Thursday.

Visiting Roger Williams scored seven runs on just six hits and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 7-4, in a non-conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Friday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team took a 6-2 halftime lead and defeated host Worcester State, 13-9,  in a non-conference game at Coughlin Memorial Field Thursday evening.

Visiting Bridgewater State scored seven runs in the top of the ninth inning to break the game open and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 17-9, in a non-conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Thursday afternoon.

Mount Ida built an 8-5 lead and held off a late rally to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team, 8-7, in a non-conference match at Cressy Field Wednesday afternoon.

Curry used a pair of three-run innings to take the lead and held off  the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 6-4, in a non-conference game at Campanelli Stadium Wednesday afternoon.

Host Eastern Nazarene won all three doubles matches and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team, 6-3, in a non-conference match at the Crusader Courts Wednesday afternoon.

Visiting Smith College scored the last three goals in each half and pulled away for a 13-9 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team in a non-conference game at Cressy Field Tuesday evening.

Host Eastern Connecticut State held the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team to seven hits and swept a Little East Conference doubleheader, winning 9-0 and 9-1 at Howard Spector Field Tuesday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's golf team shot a team score of 337 and finished eighth at the 18-hole, 13-team Sterling Invitational, at the Sterling National Country Club Tuesday.

Visiting Bridgewater State won a close match at number two doubles, then won four of the six singles matches to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team, 6-3 , in a Little East Conference match at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Tuesday afternoon.

Freshman right-hander Pat Nicholson combined with two relievers on a four-hit shutout to lead host Brandeis to a  6-0 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team in a non-conference game at Stein Field on Patriots' Day Monday afternoon.

Once again, two members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team have been honored by the Little East Conference. Senior attacker Susie Nearhoof (Frederick, MD/Thomas Johnson HS/Frederick CC) was named Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week, while senior goalkeeper Erin Doherty (West Newbury, MA/ Pentucket HS) has been named LEC Defensive Player of the Week. It is the second time this season that Doherty has been so honored.

Freshman midfielder Josh Arsenault (Revere, MA/Revere HS) has been honored by the Little East Conference. Arsenault has been named Little East Conference Men's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team split a Little East Conference doubleheader with visiting UMass Boston at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Sunday afternoon. The Corsairs won the opener, 6-1, but dropped the nightcap, 9-7.

Host Keene State came from behind to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 5-4, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Owl Athletic Complex Sunday afternoon. The Owls won the opener, 14-2, and swept the twin bill.

Host Western Connecticut State won four of the six singles matches and came from behind to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team, 5-4, in a Little East Conference match at the WestConn Courts Sunday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team raced to a 7-2 halftime lead and went on to defeat visiting Plymouth State, 13-6, in a Little East Conference match Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team scored the final six goals of the first half, took a 10-2 halftime lead and defeated host Plymouth State, 15-7, in a Little East Conference game at Arold Field Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team won a Little East Conference match for the first time this season, defeating visiting UMass Boston, 7-2, at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Saturday afternoon.

Host Western Connecticut State held off a late rally in the opener and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team in both games of a Little East Conference doubleheader, 10-8 and 15-1, at Westside Field Saturday afternoon.

Host Keene State held the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team to seven hits and swept a Little East Conference doubleheader, 10-1 and 7-1, at the Owl Athletic Complex Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team performed well in their final tune-up for the Little East Conference Championships at Saturday's Silfen Invitational at Connecticut College's Silfen Field Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team scored 12 goals in the first half and defeated visiting Fitchburg State, 16-0, in a non-conference game at Cressy Field Thursday afternoon.

Junior right-hander Katie O'Neill (Braintree, MA/Fontbonne Academy) pitched a four-hitter in the first game and Curry held off a late rally in the second game as the Colonels swept a non-conference doubleheader from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team, 8-1 and 13-9,  at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Thursday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's golf team shot a team score of 321 and finished sixth at the 18-hole, 10-team Western New England Invitational, at the Veterans Golf Course Thursday.

The first night game at Cressy Field was an artistic success, as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team blanked visiting Emerson, 19-0, in a non-conference match Wednesday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team saw their late rally fall short, and they fell to visiting Johnson & Wales, 5-4, in a non-conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Wednesday afternoon.

For the second time in three seasons, a member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team has been to receive a prestigious award. Senior defenseman Tyler Crocker (Wakefield, MA/Wakefield HS) has been named the recipient of the annual J. Thom Lawler Award,  which is presented to an NCAA Division II or III hockey player in New England each season. Senior forward Eric Frank (Waltham, MA/Traverse City Enforcers) of the Corsairs won the award in 2006.

Sophomore left fielder Tom LaDore's infield hit in the bottom of the eighth inning drove in the winning run as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team edged visiting Tufts, 10-9, in a non-conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Tuesday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team raced to an 11-2 halftime lead and defeated host Framingham State, 17-3 , in a non-conference game at the Maple Street Field Tuesday afternoon.

Visiting Rhode Island College held the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team to a single run and swept their Little East Conference doubleheader, 8-0 and 5-1, at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Tuesday.

Host Rhode Island College won a pair of three-set matches and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team, 6-3, in a Little East Conference match at the RIC Tennis Courts Tuesday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team saw their late rally fell short, and they lost to host Babson for the second time in four days, 6-3, in a non-conference game at Govoni Field Monday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's golf team won their home tournament Sunday, shooting a team score of 318 and finishing two strokes ahead of second-place Nichols at the 18-hole, 14-team Hampton Inn Collegiate Invitational, at the Allendale Country Club. The tournament was shortened to 18 holes after the first day of action was cancelled Saturday due to inclement weather.

Junior right-hander Amie Nickerson (Wrentham, MA/King Phillip HS) pitched an eight-hitter as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team defeated visiting Southern Maine, 5-2, in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Sunday. The Huskies earned a split by winning the nightcap, 9-5.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team took a 5-1 first quarter lead and went on to defeat visiting Southern Maine, 14-7, in a Little East Conference game at rainy Cressy Field Saturday afternoon.

Junior Caitlin Albert (Scarborough, Maine) scored the game-winning goal with 49.4 seconds left in the first sudden death overtime period to give the University of Southern Maine Huskies a 10-9 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs in a Little East Conference women's lacrosse match Saturday at Hodgdon Field in Gorham.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team turned in several fine performances before Mother Nature intervened at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational, at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Saturday.

For the first time since the 2006 season, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's cheerleaders are national champions. The Corsairs finished first at the two-day, All-Girl Division II National Cheerleading Association Championships at the Ocean Center. UMass Dartmouth finished with a score of 8.695, Slippery Rock was second at 8.620, and Valdosta State was third.

Babson scored two unearned runs in the top of the ninth inning and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 9-7, in a non-conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Friday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's cheerleading team is in a familiar place after the first day of action at the two-day, All-Girl Division II National Cheerleading Association Championships at the Ocean Center.

Eastern Connecticut State scored 10 goals in the second half and came from behind to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team, 14-10, in a Little East Conference game at Cressy Field Thursday afternoon.

Host Eastern Connecticut State raced to an 8-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team, 16-2, in a Little East Conference game at Nevers Field Thursday afternoon.

Visiting Johnson & Wales won two of the three doubles matches and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team, 8-1, in a non-conference match at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Thursday afternoon.

Junior shortstop Vicki Andruszkiewicz (Danvers, MA/Danvers HS) drove in a run and threw out a runner at the plate in the seventh and final inning as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team defeated visiting Framingham State, 2-0, in the nightcap to earn a split of their non-conference doubleheader at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Tuesday. The Rams won the opener, 2-1.

Evan Grogan allowed two runs and three hits in seven innings and host Rhode Island College defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 10-4, in a Little East Conference game at Anchorman Field Tuesday afternoon.

In only its second year of existence, the UMass Dartmouth golf team's invitational tournament has signed up an event sponsor.

Junior Amie Nickerson (Wrentham, MA/King Phillip HS) pitched a complete game victory in the opener and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team split a non-conference doubleheader with host Roger Williams at Sal Paolino Field Monday evening. The Corsairs won the opener, 7-6, and dropped the nightcap, 9-1.

Visiting Salem State won a close match at number one doubles, swept the doubles matches and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team, 9-0, in a Little East Conference match at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Monday afternoon.

Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has received another prestigious honor.

Junior Amie Nickerson (Wrentham, MA/King Phillip HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team has been honored by the Little East Conference office. Nickerson has been named Little East Conference Pitcher of the Week.

Two members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team have been honored by the Little East Conference. Senior attacker Marie Spang (Wakefield, MA/Wakefield HS) was named Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week, while senior goalkeeper Erin Doherty (West Newbury, MA/Pentucket HS) has been named LEC Defensive Player of the Week.

Freshman Briley Morrill (Whitman, MA/Whitman-Hanson HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Morrill has been named Little East Conference Women's Track Rookie of the Week.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed 25 student-athletes on the inaugural Little East Conference All-Academic Team.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team unleashed a 14-hit attack to defeat visiting Plymouth State, 14-4, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Sunday afternoon. The Corsairs earned a split of the doubleheader with the victory. PSU won the opener, 18-11.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's golf team shot a team score of 323 on the second day of play and finished 26th at the 36-hole, 27-team Yale Spring Opener, at the Yale Golf Course Sunday. UMass Dartmouth finished the tournament with a two-day total of 652. Harvard finished first with a team score of 585.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team scored three early goals, raced to a 7-1 halftime lead, and defeated visiting Salem State, 13-6, in a non-conference game at Cressy Field Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team turned in some fine performances at the Jim Sheehan Memorial Meet, at Elliot Field Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's golf team shot a team score of 329 and is in 25th place after the first day of action at the 36-hole, 25-team Yale Spring Opener, at the Yale Golf Course Saturday.

Three members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team have been named Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast New England Hockey Writers All-Stars and one has taken the top honor for the 2007-08 season.

Senior right-hander Evan Grogan (East Lyme, CT) and junior right-hander Eric Fama (Wappingers Falls, NY) combined for a two-hit shutout and visiting Rhode Island College defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 2-0, in a Little East Conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Thursday afternoon.

Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has been chosen to play in the New England Basketball Coaches Association Division III Senior All Star Game.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's cheerleading team won one meet and finished second in the other one last weekend.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team scored the final six goals of the first half, took a 9-3 halftime lead, and went on to defeat visiting Rhode Island College, 14-8, in the 2008 Little East Conference opener for both teams at Cressy Field Tuesday afternoon.

Junior Amie Nickerson (Wrentham, MA/King Phillip HS) pitched a two-hit shutout in the opener and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team scored five runs in the seventh inning in the nightcap as the Corsairs swept a non-conference doubleheader from host Massachusetts Maritime, 8-0 and 10-5, at Rollins Field Tuesday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's golf team shot a team score of 338 and finished 12th at the 18-hole, 23-team Lou Flumere Invitational, which was hosted by Bentley Tuesday at the Stow Acres Country Club.

Visiting Salve Regina scored five runs in the top of the seventh inning and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team,10-1, in a non-conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Tuesday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team scored three consecutive goals at the start of the third quarter, opened up a 6-2 lead, and went on to defeat host UMass Boston, 10-7, in a Little East Conference game at the Clark Athletic Center Tuesday.

Senior forward Lee Soares (Dartmouth, MA/Dartmouth HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's soccer team has been chosen to appear in the New England Intercollegiate Soccer League Senior All-Star Game.

Senior goalkeeper Steve Chase (Boston, MA/Boston Latin HS) has been honored by the Little East Conference. Chase has been named Little East Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

Three members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team have been honored by the Little East Conference. Freshman Eric Nygaard (Medway, MA/Medway HS) has been named Little East Conference Men's Track Rookie of the Week, freshman Linee Mello-Frost ((New Bedford, MA/New Bedford HS) has been named Little East Conference Women's Track Rookie of the Week, and freshman Jermai Harrison (Brockton, MA/Brockton HS) has been named Little East Conference Women's Field Rookie of the Week.

Visiting Southern Maine broke a 2-2 tie with a pair of runs in the top of the eighth and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team,4-2, in second game of their 2008 Little East Conference doubleheader at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Sunday. The Huskies won the opener, 16-3.

Visiting Keene State scored the final five goals of the game and came from behind to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team, 10-8, in the 2008 Little East Conference season opener at Cressy Field Saturday.

Brandeis scored five runs in the seventh and eighth innings and came from behind to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 9-8, in a non-conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Saturday.

Visiting Plymouth State held the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team to nine hits and swept a doubleheader, 8-0 and 11-3, in their 2008 Little East Conference opener at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team turned in several good performances in the opening meet of the 2008 outdoor track and field season, at the Jerry Gravel Classic, at the Westfield State Track Saturday.

Host Southern Maine won two of the three doubles matches, then won four singles matches and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team, 6-3, in their 2008 Little East Conference opener at the Portland Athletic Club Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team earned their first victory of the season, defeating host Newbury, 9-0, at the Kellogg Pavilion Tennis Courts at Pine Manor College Thursday afternoon.

Wheaton scored 11 runs in the top of the eighth inning to break the game open and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 20-8, in a non-conference game at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Thursday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's cheerleading team is off to a good start. The Corsairs, who finished second last season at the National Cheerleading Association All-Girls Division II Championships, won their first two meets this spring.

Freshman midfielder Steve Espinola (Groton, MA/Groton-Dunstable HS) took a pass from freshman midfielder Josh Arsenault (Revere, MA/Revere HS) and scored the winning goal with 10:19 remaining as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team defeated host Massachusetts Maritime, 5-4, in a non-conference game at Ellis Field Wednesday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team had an early lead in each game, but couldn't hold on and dropped a doubleheader to host Fitchburg State at Coolidge Park Wednesday. The Falcons won the opener, 5-2, and prevailed in the nightcap, 14-10.

BRIDGEWATER, MA- Sophomore right-hander Spenser Hatstat (Clinton, MA) allowed two runs in 7 1/3 innings to lead Bridgewater State College to a 9-2 victory over UMass Dartmouth in the Bears' home opener Wednesday at Alumni Park.

Sophomore center fielder Jeff Macchi (Franklin, MA/Franklin HS) and senior catcher Kevin Narey (Lynn, MA/Lynn Classical HS) got the big hits as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team scored nine runs in the first three innings and went on to defeat visiting Becker, 9-4, at the UMass Dartmouth Athletic Complex Tuesday afternoon.

Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has received another prestigious honor. Holbrook has been named a second team State Farm Division III All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Freshman attackman Tim Walsh (Medford, MA/Malden Catholic HS) has been honored by the Little East Conference. Walsh has been named Little East Conference Men's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week.

Freshman midfielder Josh Arsenault (Revere, MA/Revere HS) assisted on the go-ahead goal and scored the eventual winning tally as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team edged host Clark, 3-2, in a non-conference game at Russ Granger Athletic Field Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team dropped the final two games of their spring baseball trip to California Saturday. The Corsairs fell at Pomona-Pitzer, 14-5, at Alumni Field, then dropped at 9-3 decision to LaVerne at Ben Hines Field.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team fell to SUNY Potsdam and Rivier at the Gene Cusic Tournament at the Lee County Sports Complex Saturday afternoon. The Corsairs dropped their first game to SUNY Potsdam, 8-3, and lost to Rivier, 5-1.

Host Whittier scored seven runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 15-2, at Hart Park late Friday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team scored 10 goals in the first period and went on to defeat visiting Becker, 19-1, at Cressy Field Thursday afternoon.

Host California Lutheran scored twice in the seventh inning and held on to edge the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 4-3, at Ullman Stadium Thursday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team fell to SUNY New Paltz and Alverno at the Gene Cusic Tournament at the Lee County Sports Complex Thursday afternoon. The Corsairs dropped their first game to SUNY New Paltz, 8-2, and lost to Alverno, 3-1.

Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has received two more post-season honors. Holbrook has been named first team All-Northeast Region by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He has also been named first team All-Northeast Region by D3hoops.com. The NABC award was selected in a vote of coaches in the region, while the D3hoops.com award winners were chosen by region sports information directors.

On the heels of his third national championship and sixth All-America honor, senior Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/MA/Stoneham HS) has earned another honor. Garcia has been named NCAA Division III New England Men's Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. He is one of eight regional award winners.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's field hockey team and nine members of the squad have received academic honors from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's softball team fell twice in their first two games of the season at the Gene Cusic Tournament at the Lee County Sports Complex Wednesday afternoon. The Corsairs dropped their first game to Salve Regina, 11-6, and then lost to Richard Stockton, 11-0.

Top-ranked Chapman used a pair of big innings to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 11-3, at Hart Park late Tuesday night.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team built a 9-2 halftime lead and held off Bridgewater (VA), 14-11, in a non-conference game at Bluffton High School Monday afternoon.

Host Claremont-Mudd-Scripps blanked the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 7-0, at Bill Arce Field Sunday.

Host Redlands scored nine runs in their first three at-bats and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 19-5, at The Yard Saturday night.

After his performance this weekend, senior Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/MA/Stoneham HS) will go down as one of the most decorated student-athletes in University of Massachusetts Dartmouth history. Garcia earned his third NCAA championship and sixth All-America honor when he finished first in the 55 meter hurdles at the NCAA Division III Championships at the Ohio Northern University Sports Center Saturday. He is the first Corsair student-athlete to win three national championships. His six All-America honors ties him with distance runner Jim White, who received his last award in 1986, and diver Tom Egan, who received his final honor in 1992. Both White and Egan won two national titles and received All-American honors six times.

Puget Sound took an early lead and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 12-7, at The Yard at Redlands Saturday afternoon.

Host Whittier broke a 4-4 tie with two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team, 6-4, in the Corsairs' 2008 season opener at Memorial Field Friday.

Senior Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/MA/Stoneham HS) will be trying for his third NCAA championship and sixth All-American honor when he competes in the 55 meter hurdle finals at the NCAA Division III Championships at the Ohio Northern University Sports Center Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team scored three goals in the first 3:09, raced to a 9-2 halftime lead and went on to defeat visiting Salve Regina, 15-8, in a non-conference game at Cressy Field Thursday afternoon.

Visiting Trinity (CT) exploded for five goals in the second period and held off a late rally to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team, 7-3, in an NCAA Division III first round playoff game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Wednesday night.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team opened a 10-0 lead after the first quarter and went on to defeat visiting Mitchell, 24-3, at Cressy Field Wednesday afternoon.

Senior Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/MA/Stoneham HS) will be trying for his third NCAA championship and sixth All-American honor when he competes in the 55 meter hurdles at the NCAA Division III Championships at the Ohio Northern University Sports Center this weekend.

Roger Williams scored four goals in the first six minutes and 16 seconds, raced to a 13-2 halftime lead and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's lacrosse team, 16-5, in the 2008 season opener at Cressy Field Tuesday afternoon.

Two years ago, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team became the first member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast to win an NCAA Division III playoff game. This year, the Corsairs will try to become the first ECAC Northeast team to host and win a playoff game when they meet Trinity (CT) at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Division III Hockey Championships.

Four members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team and two members of the Nichols College Bison have been named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast All-Tournament team for the 2007-08 season.

Once again, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team has broken new ground. The Corsairs will be the first team from the Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast to host an NCAA Division III playoff game when they host Trinity (CT) Wednesday, March 12th at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena at 7:00 p.m.

Host Roger Williams did not lose a set and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's tennis team,9-0, in the season opener for both teams at the Fore Court Racquet Club late Saturday night.

Freshman forward Joe Hill (Newburyport, MA/Valley Jr. Warriors) scored twice, including the game-winning goal in the waning seconds of the third period and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team went on to defeat visiting Nichols, 5-3, in the Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast Tournament Championship game at the Hetland Arena Saturday afternoon. The victory gave the Corsairs an automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA Division III Hockey Championships.

Visiting Coast Guard held the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team to two points in the final 12:49 of the second half and came from behind to defeat the Corsairs, 50-47, in an NCAA Division III second round playoff game at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday evening.

Seniors Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/MA/Stoneham HS) and Chris Jodoin (Uxbridge, MA/Maine) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team won their events on the second and final day of the New England Division III Championships at Harvard's Gordon Track Saturday.

Freshman attackman Tim Walsh (Medford, MA/Malden Catholic HS) scored five goals and added one assist to lead the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's lacrosse team to a 14-10 victory over visiting MIT in the season opener for both teams at rain-swept Cressy Field Saturday afternoon.

Senior Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/MA/Stoneham HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team won his heat in the 55 meter hurdles and advanced to the finals on the first day of the New England Division III Championships at Harvard's Gordon Track Friday.

Four members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team have received post-season Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast honors for the 2007-08 season.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team will try to go where they haven't gone in seven years when they face Coast Guard in a second round NCAA Division III Tournament game Saturday. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Tripp Athletic Center.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team will try to earn their third consecutive Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast championship when they host the conference championship game Saturday. The Corsairs will host Nichols at 4:30 p.m. at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team scored twice in each of the first two periods and defeated visiting Fitchburg State, 5-2, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast semi-final playoff game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Wednesday night.

Four members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team have been honored by the Little East Conference. Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) has been named Player of the Year, freshman forward Brandon Stephens (Dorchester, MA/Newton North HS) has been selected Rookie of the Year, junior guard Reece Freeman (Cambridge, MA/Rindge & Latin HS) has been named to the All-Defensive Team, and Head Coach Brian Baptiste has been named Coach of the Year. Holbrook and Freeman were also named first team All-Conference, and Stephens was named to the All-Rookie Team.

After receiving votes in a national poll for the first time since they were ranked 13th in November, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team will try to take another step towards their third consecutive Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast championship when they host a semi-final playoff game Wednesday evening. The Corsairs will host Fitchburg State at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena.

Armed with a first-round bye, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team will try to advance to the sectionals of the NCAA Division III Championships when they host a second round game this weekend. The Corsairs will play the winner of Thursday night's game between Trinity (CT) and Coast Guard Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at the Tripp Athletic Center.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's baseball team has been picked to finish in sixth place in the Little East Conference this spring.

Visiting Rhode Island College led virtually the entire game and held off a late rally to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team, 55-52, in the championship game of the Little East Conference Tournament at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth hockey team scored the first five goals of the game, including three goals in the first period and went on to defeat visiting Salve Regina, 5-2, in a first round Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast playoff game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Saturday afternoon.

It was a record-breaking weekend for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's track and field team on the second and final day of the Open New England Championships at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center Saturday.

Freshman Craig Johnson (Acushnet, MA/New Bedford HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's swimming team finished 61st in the 100 yard butterfly on the second day of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships at the University of Pittsburgh's Trees Pool Saturday. Johnson finished with a time of 54.71 seconds.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team broke a 56-56 tie with a 13-3 run midway late in the second half and went on to defeat stubborn Southern Maine, 75-69, in the second semi-final game of the Little East Conference Tournament at the Tripp Athletic Center Friday night.

Rhode Island College junior guard Tirrell Hill (Bronx, N.Y.) scored a game-high 22 points to lead the second-seeded Anchormen to a 68-63 victory over third-seeded Keene State College in the first semifinal of the 2008 Little East Conference Men's Basketball Championship Tournament this evening at the Tripp Athletic Center.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's track and field team performed well at the Open New England Championships at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center Friday.

Freshman Craig Johnson (Acushnet, MA/New Bedford HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's swimming team finished 53rd in the 50 yard freestyle on the first day of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships at the University of Pittsburgh's Trees Pool Friday. Johnson finished with a time of 22.41 seconds.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team will try to win the Little East Conference post-season tournament and earn the league's automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament when they host the LEC Final Four this weekend. The top-seeded Corsairs will play fourth-seeded Southern Maine in the second game of Friday night's doubleheader at 8:00 p.m. Second-seeded Rhode Island College will meet third-seeded Keene State in Friday night's first game at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Tripp Athletic Center. Tickets will be available at the door, and will cost $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students, faculty and staff.

With the regular season behind them, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team will begin defense of their Eastern College Athletic Conference championship when they host a first round playoff game Saturday. The Corsairs will host Salve Regina at 4:30 p.m. at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena.

NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA-The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team broke a 15-15 tie with a 21-6 run midway through the first half, built a 67-36 halftime advantage and defeated visiting UMass Boston, 131-63, in a first round Little East Conference playoff game at the Tripp Athletic Center Tuesday evening.

Junior Stacey Kent (Northwood, N.H./Coe-Brown Academy) scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds to pace the top-seeded University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 79-31 victory over the eighth-seeded University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs in a first round game of the 2008 Little East Conference women's basketball tournament Tuesday night at the Warren Hill Gymnasium.

Junior forward Jeff Grant (Burlington, MA/Austin Prep) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team has been honored for his performance last week. Grant has been named Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast Player of the Week. It's the second week in a row that Grant has been honored, and the third time this year he has earned the award.

For the ninth week in succession, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team is ranked in a national poll. This week the Corsairs moved up four places to fifth in the weekly d3hoops.com poll.

For the second week in a row, senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Holbrook has been named Little East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week. It's the third time that Holbrook has been named LEC Player of the Week this season.

A member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's basketball team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Freshman forward Tashauna Ashmeade (Burlington, CT/St. Paul HS) has been named Little East Women's Rookie Basketball Player of the Week. It's the second time this season that Ashmeade has been so honored.

With their 13th regular season championship under Head Coach Brian Baptiste in hand, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team will try to win the post-season tournament and earn the league's automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament when they host UMass Boston in a first round game Tuesday evening. Game time is 7:00 p.m. at the Tripp Athletic Center.

With their regular season completed, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team will begin playoff action Tuesday evening when they travel to Southern Maine to face the top-seeded Huskies in the first round of the Little East Conference post-season playoffs.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's swimming team finished sixth in a 14-team field at the New England Intercollegiate Men's Division II and III Swimming and Diving Championships, which concluded Sunday at the Roger Williams University Aquatic Center.

Senior defenseman Jon Finn (Warwick, RI/Boston Harborwolves) scored the game-winning goal in the second period and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team held on to defeat host Nichols, 3-2, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at Jahn Rink Saturday night. The victory gave the Corsairs the second seed in the eight-team Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast post-season tournament that begins Saturday, March 1st.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team used a 16-3 run early in the second half to take command and went on to an 80-67 victory over visiting Plymouth State in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday afternoon. The victory allowed the Corsairs to claim their 13th regular season championship under Head Coach Brian Baptiste, and first since the 2000-2001 season, when they won both the regular season championship and conference tournament, earned a first round bye in the NCAA Tournament, earned a first round bye and then defeated Salem State before losing to Carthage in the round of 16.

Visiting Plymouth State outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 23-8 during the final 5:04, and went on to defeat the Corsairs, 85-78, in the first game of a  Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday afternoon.

Senior Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/MA/Stoneham HS) barely missed the meet record, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's track and field team finished 14th in a 24-team field at the New England Division III Championships at Tufts' Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center Saturday.

Freshman Linee Mello-Frost (New Bedford, MA/New Bedford HS) broke the school record and turned in an NCAA provisional qualifying mark and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's track and field team finished 16th in a 24-team field at the New England Division III Championships at Smith's Indoor Track and Tennis Center Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's swimming team is sixth in a 14-team field after the second day of the New England Intercollegiate Men's Division II and III Swimming and Diving Championships at the Roger Williams University Aquatic Center Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's swimming team is sixth in a 14-team field after the first day of the New England Intercollegiate Women's Division II and III Swimming and Diving Championships at the Roger Williams University Aquatic Center Friday.

Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has been honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

Freshman forward Jason Stahl (Londonderry, NH/Valley Jr. Warriors) scored with 2:58 remaining in the third period to give the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team a 5-4 win over visiting Johnson & Wales in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Wednesday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team built a 13 point lead in the first half, led by 10 at halftime and went on to defeat host UMass Boston, 92-72, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Clark Athletic Center Tuesday evening.

Host UMass Boston outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team,18-2, midway through the second half and went on to defeat the Corsairs, 64-54, in the first game of a  Little East Conference doubleheader at the Clark Athletic Center Wednesday evening.

Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has been honored by the Little East Conference. For the second time this season, Holbrook has been named Little East Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week. It's also the second time that a member of the Corsairs has been named LEC Player of the Week this season.

Junior forward Jeff Grant (Burlington, MA/Austin Prep) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team has been honored for his performance last week. Grant has been named Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast Player of the Week. It's the second time this year he has earned the award, and he has been honored at least once in each of the last two seasons.

For the eighth week in succession, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team is ranked in a national poll. After losing to Rhode Island College last week, the Corsairs moved down four places from fifth to ninth in the weekly d3hoops.com poll this week.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's swimming team finished ninth in a 21-team field at the New England Intercollegiate Women's Division II and III Swimming and Diving Championships, which concluded Sunday at the Tripp Athletic Center Pool.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team built a 20-point lead in the second half and held off host Eastern Connecticut State, 80-76, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at Geissler Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team scored at least twice in each period and defeated visiting Framingham State, 7-2, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Saturday afternoon.

Host Eastern Connecticut State scored 14 of the game's first 16 points, raced to a 45-17 halftime lead and defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 83-40, in the first game of a  Little East Conference doubleheader at Geissler Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's track and field team finished fourth at the Little East Championships, the women finished fifth in the conference and both teams finished sixth at the New England Alliance Championships at the University of Southern Maine's Field House Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's swimming team is eighth in a 21-team field after the second day of the New England Intercollegiate Women's Division II and III Swimming and Diving Championships at the Tripp Athletic Center Pool Saturday.

Senior forward Jeff Grant (Burlington, MA/Austin Prep) scored four consecutive power play goals to lead the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team past visiting Wentworth,5-3, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Wednesday night.

Cameron Stewart's layup with 3:23 remaining allowed visiting Rhode Island College to take the lead for good, and the Anchormen outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team, 13-5 in the final three and a half minutes and went on to a 79-72 victory in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Tuesday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team earned their second conference victory of the season, as the Corsairs defeated the Rhode Island College Anchorwomen, 77-62, in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Tuesday evening.

Freshman goaltender Collin Tracy (Medford, MA/Medford HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team has been honored for his performances last week. Tracy has been named Eastern College Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week.

For the seventh week in succession, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team is ranked in a national poll. After losing their position as the only unbeaten team remaining in the NCAA Division III ranks, the Corsairs moved down three places from second to fifth this week.

Senior Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/Stoneham HS) has been honored by the Little East Conference. Garcia has been named Little East Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead and defeated host Franklin Pierce, 4-1, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Winchendon School Ice Arena Saturday night.

Tyler Kathan's three-pointer with 1:08 remaining in overtime broke an 85-85 tie and host Keene State scored the final seven points of the game to defeat the second-ranked University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team, 92-85, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at Spaulding Gymnasium Saturday. The loss was the first of the season for the Corsairs, who were the last remaining undefeated team in the NCAA's Division III this season.

Host Keene State outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 13-6 in the last seven minutes of the first half, built a 29-22 halftime lead and went on to defeat the Corsairs, 59-46, in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at Spaulding Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.

It didn't take senior Jon Garcia (Stoneham, MA/Stoneham HS) long to re-establish his credentials as someone to be reckoned with at next month's NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships. Garcia, who had missed time due to an injury, posted an automatic qualifying mark when he finished first in the 55 meter hurdles on the second and final day of the Boston University Valentine Invitational, at the BU Track and Tennis Center Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team turned in a few good performances on the first day of the Boston University Valentine Invitational, at the BU Track and Tennis Center Friday. There were no team scores recorded at the meet.

Junior point guard Reece Freeman (Cambridge, MA/Rindge & Latin HS) scored a career-high 24 points to lead the second-ranked University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball to an 86-74 victory over host Tufts in a non-conference game at Cousens Gymnasium Wednesday evening. With the victory, the Corsairs remained the only undefeated team in the NCAA's Division III, and one of four NCAA teams overall.

Salve Regina scored twice in each of the first two periods and held off the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team, 4-3, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Wednesday evening.

For the sixth week in succession, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team is ranked in a national poll. As the only unbeaten team remaining in the NCAA Division III ranks, the Corsairs have moved up to second, their highest position this season.

Freshman forward Brandon Stephens (Dorchester, MA/Newton North HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Stephens has been named Little East Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week. It's the fourth time that Stephens has been so honored, and the third week in succession that he has received the honor.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team used a 14-4 run in the second half to take command and ran away from visiting Southern Maine, 88-69, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday afternoon. The victory allowed the Corsairs to remain as the only unbeaten NCAA Division III men's basketball team in the nation, and as one of four undefeated men's teams at any level.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team scored three goals in the first period and went on to defeat visiting Fitchburg State, 6-1, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team fought valiantly against 11th-ranked Southern Maine in the first half, but fell victim to a barrage of three-pointers and lost to the Huskies, 68-39, in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's track and field team posted numerous season bests and qualified several athletes for post-season competition at the Southern Maine Invitational, at the USM Field House Saturday. Both teams finished fourth in an eight-team field. The Corsair women had 55 points, as host Southern Maine finished first with 194.5 points. The men scored 77 points, and Bates won the men's meet with 174 points.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's swimming team swept a dual meet from visiting Colby-Sawyer at the Tripp Athletic Center Pool Saturday. The women won, 168-124, while the men were victorious, 169-116.

Sophomore defenseman Nick Davis (Pittsburgh, PA/Northern Mass.) scored a power play goal with 2:24 remaining in the third period, and visiting Suffolk came from behind to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team, 3-1, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Wednesday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s men s basketball team raced to a 62-35 halftime lead and defeated visiting UMass Boston, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Tuesday evening. The victory allowed the Corsairs to remain as the only unbeaten NCAA Division III men s basketball team in the nation.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team took a slim 34-31 lead into halftime, then erupted in the second half en route to a 76-63 victory over the UMass Boston Beacons in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Tuesday evening. The win broke a 25-game conference losing streak for the Corsairs, whose last Little East Conference victory was a 90-67 decision over Plymouth State February 4, 2006.

For the fifth week in succession, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s men s basketball team is ranked in a national poll. For the first time, the Corsairs are the only undefeated team remaining in the NCAA Division III men s basketball ranks.

Two members of the of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s hockey team have been honored for their performances last week. Junior goaltender Jeff Green (Medway, MA/Valley Jr. Warriors-EJHL) has been named Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast Goaltender of the Week, and freshman forward Joe Hill (Newburyport, MA/Valley Jr. Warriors-EJHL) has been named Rookie of the Week. It s the first time Hill has been honored, while Green was named for the second time this season and the seventh time in his career.

Two members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men s basketball team have been honored by the Little East Conference. Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) has been named Little East Conference Men s Basketball Player of the Week, and freshman forward Brandon Stephens (Dorchester, MA/Newton North HS) has been named Little East Men s Basketball Rookie of the Week.

Senior center Dan Holbrook (Lexington, MA/Lexington HS/Westfield State) made two free throws with 23 seconds left to break a 67-67 tie and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s men s basketball team scored the final nine points of the game and came from behind to defeat visiting Western Connecticut State, 72-67, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday afternoon. The victory allowed the Corsairs to remain one of two unbeaten NCAA Division III men s basketball teams in the nation.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s hockey team scored three goals in the first period and freshman forward Joe Hill (Newburyport, MA/Valley Jr. Warriors) had a natural hat trick as the Corsairs blanked visiting Southern New Hampshire, 7-0 , in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team tied the game at 53 with 4:24 left to play,  erasing a 38-24 halftime deficit, but fell just short of victory as Western Connecticut State held on for a 61-58 win in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s track and field team acquitted themselves well at the Coast Guard Winter Invitational, at the Roland Hall Field House Saturday. The women finished third in a five-team field with 100 points. Westfield State was first with 156 points. The men were sixth of the six teams competing with 37 points. Host Coast Guard was first with 213 points.

Plymouth State won the final event, the women s 400 yard freestyle relay, and edged the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s women s swimming team, 144-136, at the Tripp Athletic Center Pool Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team scored the first 12 points of the game, raced to a 35-22 halftime lead, and went on to defeat Mitchell College, 74-54, in a non-conference game at the Tripp Athletic Center Thursday evening.

Bryant swept their dual meet against the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s swimming team at the Chace Athletic Center Pool Wednesday evening. The Bulldog women won, 126-74, and the men won, 94-82.

Sophomore guard Jeff Macchi s (Franklin, MA/Franklin HS) layup with 3:14 remaining gave the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s men s basketball team the lead for good and the Corsairs went on to defeat host Rhode Island College,77-70, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Murray Center Tuesday evening. The victory allowed the Corsairs to remain one of two unbeaten NCAA Division III men s basketball teams in the nation.

Visiting UMass Boston scored a pair of third-period goals and held off the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s hockey team, 3-2, in a non-conference game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Tuesday evening.

Rhode Island College used an 21-5 run late in the first half. took a 44-31 halftime lead and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 70-60, in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Murray Center Tuesday evening.

For the fourth week in succession, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s men s basketball team is ranked in a national poll. For the first time, the Corsairs have cracked the top 10. The Corsairs were ranked eighth in this week s edition of the d3hoops.com top 25 poll. It s the highest that they have been ranked since they began receiving votes several weeks ago.

Once again, a member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men s basketball team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Freshman forward Brandon Stephens (Dorchester, MA/Newton North HS) has been named Little East Men s Basketball Rookie of the Week. It s the second time he has received the honor this season. He was previously named LEC Rookie of the Week November 19th.

Two members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women s swimming team have been honored by the Little East Conference. Senior swimmer Renee Kruszyna (Cheshire, MA/Westfield State) has been named Little East Swimmer of the Week, and freshman diver Kelly Channell (Beverly, MA/Beverly HS) was been named LEC Freshman Diver of the Week.

Sophomore forward Matt Walker s (Brockton, MA/Brockton HS) three-point play with 2:45 remaining put the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s men s basketball team ahead to stay, and UMass Dartmouth went on to defeat host Plymouth State, 84-80, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the John C. Foley Gymnasium Saturday afternoon. The victory allowed the Corsairs to remain one of two unbeaten NCAA Division III men s basketball teams in the nation.

Mike Majesty scored twice in the third period to give Western New England College a 3-2 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s hockey team in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at Smead Arena Saturday.

Host Plymouth State outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 20-10 in the final minutes and held on for an 87-79 victory in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the John C. Foley Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.

WALTHAM, MA- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s women s track and field team finished seventh and the men were eighth in their first competition of the second semester. The women were seventh of 11 teams and the men were eighth of 11 teams at the Reggie Poyau Invitational, hosted by Brandeis at the Gosman Sports and Recreation Center.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s swimming team swept their dual meet against visiting Elms at the Tripp Athletic Center Pool Saturday afternoon. The Corsair women won, 152-89, and the men won, 106-58.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s hockey team has set two of its annual promotions. Next Thursday evening, January 24th, the Corsairs will hold their annual Skate with the Corsairs at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena. Next Saturday, January 26th, will be Hetland Youth Hockey Day.

Carly Spagnola s driving layup with five seconds remaining gave visiting Roger Williams a 61-60 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team in a non-conference game at the Tripp Athletic Center Thursday night.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s swimming team split their first dual meet of the spring semester against host Worcester Polytechnic Institute at Clark University s Kneller Athletic Center Pool Thursday evening. The Corsair women won, 122-117, while the men fell, 123-91.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s hockey team scored the first three goals of the game and went on to defeat host Salve Regina, 3-1, in a non-conference game at the Portsmouth Abbey Ice Rink Wednesday night.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s men s basketball team scored 53 points in the second half to overcome a 10-point halftime deficit and remain undefeated with a 97-92 victory over visiting Eastern Connecticut State, 97-92, in the second game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Tuesday evening.

Eastern Connecticut State outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 17-5 during the last 13 minutes of the first half, built a 31-18 halftime lead and went on to a 65-47 victory in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Tuesday evening.

Junior forward Jeff Grant (Burlington, MA/Austin Prep) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s hockey team has been honored for his performance last week. Grant has been named Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast Player of the Week. It marks the second season in a row that he has been so honored.

For the third week in succession, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth s men s basketball team is ranked in a national poll. The Corsairs were ranked 14th in this week s edition of the d3hoops.com top 25 poll. It s the highest that they have been ranked since they began receiving votes several weeks ago.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team scored four goals in the second period and went on to defeat host Assumption, 5-1, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Buffone Rink Saturday night.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team scored nine of the first 11 points in overtime and held off visiting Keene State, 100-97, in a Little East Conference game at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday.

Keene State outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 18-7 during the last 10 minutes of the first half, built a 32-17 halftime lead and went on to a 68-47 victory in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team scored four goals in the third period to break the game open and defeated visiting Worcester State, 7-1 , in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Thursday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team built a 35-28 halftime lead and went on to defeat host Roger Williams, 67-60, in a non-conference game at the Recreation Center Gymnasium Thursday evening.

For the second week in succession, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team is ranked in a national poll. The Corsairs were ranked 19th in this week's edition of the d3hoops.com top 25 poll. It's the highest that they have been ranked since they began receiving votes several weeks ago.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team broke a 62-62 tie with a 21-9 run midway through the second half and went on to defeat host Salem State, 97-88 , in a non-conference game at Twohig Gymnasium Tuesday evening.

A member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's basketball team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Freshman guard Kate Garabedian (Westerly, RI/Westerly HS) has been named Little East Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week.

Eric Morrow's power play goal at 5:28 of the third period gave St. Olaf a 3-2 victory over the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team in the third place game of the Times-Argus Invitational at Kreitzberg Arena Saturday.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team used a 16-9 run at the end of the first half to build a 12-point  halftime lead and went on to defeat host Framingham State, 79-63, in a non-conference game at the Athletic and Recreation Center Saturday.

Manhattanville outscored the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 23-2 during a period of 10 minutes and 30 seconds in the second half and went on to defeat the Corsairs, 80-56, in the third place game of the Marymount Holiday Classic at the Verizon Sports Arena Saturday afternoon.

Eleventh-ranked Norwich scored the first three goals of the game and then held off the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team, 4-2, in a first round game at the Times-Argus Invitational at Kreitzberg Arena Friday evening.

Host Marymount built a nine-point halftime lead and held off the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 69-60, in a first-round game of the Marymount Holiday Classic at the Verizon Sports Arena Friday evening.

Junior guard Reece Freeman (Cambridge, MA/Rindge & Latin HS) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team has received a national honor. Freeman has been named to the NCAA Division III Team of the Week by d3hoops.com.

For the first time since the 2000-01 season, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team is ranked in a national poll. The Corsairs were ranked 23rd in this week's edition of the d3hoops.com top 25 poll.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team built a 12-point halftime lead and held off visiting Curry, 87-80, in a non-conference game at the Tripp Athletic Center Thursday evening.

More than 500 canned foods collected by the UMass Dartmouth Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) were donated to the annual WE CAN Food Drive last Friday afternoon in Fall River.

In each of the last two seasons, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team has gone where they've never gone before. This year, the Corsairs are trying to win the championship in the Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast and return to the NCAA Division III Playoffs for the third consecutive season, while replacing almost all of the forwards and a top defenseman who played key roles in their ascension in the last two seasons.

A member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's basketball team has been honored by the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Senior forward Lindsay Marsh (Bristol, CT/Bristol Eastern HS) has been named ECAC Co-Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the New England Division II Region.

A member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's basketball team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Senior forward Lindsay Marsh (Bristol, CT/Bristol Eastern HS) has been named Little East Women's Basketball Player of the Week.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team jumped out to an 11-point halftime lead and went on to defeat visiting Johnson & Wales, 86-67, in the second half of a non-conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Wednesday evening.

Morgan Wilson's jump shot with 2:47 remaining gave visiting Johnson & Wales the lead for good and the Wildcats defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 91-85, in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader at the Tripp Athletic Center Wednesday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team and visiting Connecticut College exchanged third-period goals and played to a 3-3 overtime tie in a non-conference game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Ice Arena Tuesday evening.

For the first time in several years, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team has received recognition in a national poll. The Corsairs were the sixth team in the category of others receiving votes in this week's edition of the d3hoops.com top 25 poll.

Junior running back J.T. Harold (North Andover, MA/Austin Prep) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's football team has been honored by d3football.com. Harold was named second team All-East Region.

Senior Chris Jodoin (Uxbridge, MA/Maine) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's indoor track and field team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Jodoin was named Little East Men's Track Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Harvard Invitational Saturday afternoon.

Freshman diver Kelly Channell (Beverly, MA/Beverly) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's swimming team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Channell was named Little East Rookie Diver of the Week for her performance against Bentley last Saturday.

Swimmers and divers from the Little East Conference got together at the recent conference championships to help out the new Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at UMass Dartmouth.

Several members of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's indoor track and field team performed well at the Harvard Invitational, at the Albert H. Gordon Indoor Track Saturday. No team scores were recorded at the meet.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team rallied in the second half to defeat host Southern Maine, 58-50, in the second half of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Warren Hill Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.

Ninth-ranked Southern Maine scored 26 consecutive points midway through the first half, took a 32-15 lead and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's basketball team, 81-57, in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Warren Hill Gymnasium Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's swimming team was defeated by visiting Bentley in a dual meet at the Tripp Athletic Center Pool Saturday afternoon. The Falcons won the women's meet, 150-131, and also took the men's competition, 161-119.

Host Wesleyan broke a 3-3 tie with 3:17 remaining in the third period and went on to defeat the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team, 5-3, in a non-conference game at Spurrier-Snyder Rink Friday evening.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's basketball team scored 13 points in the extra period and defeated third-ranked Brandeis, 71-64 in overtime in a non-conference game at the Tripp Athletic Center Thursday evening.

Junior goaltender Jeff Green (Medway, MA/Valley Jr. Warriors) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team has been honored for his performance last week. Green has been named Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast Goaltender of the Week. He earned that honor five times last season.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team scored four goals in the third period to defeat the University of Rhode Island's American College Hockey Association club hockey team, 6-4,  in an exhibition game at the Stephan Hetland Memorial Arena Tuesday evening.

Senior forward Colleen Feeney (Providence, RI) tallied 19 points and 13 rebounds, and senior guard Melissa Murphy (Rockland, MA) added 19 points, to lead the Bridgewater State College women's basketball team to a 77-56 victory over UMass Dartmouth this evening at the Tinsley Center in Bridgewater.

One University of Massachusetts Dartmouth student will have a chance to win $1000 towards the cost of their education if they can hit a shot from half-court when the Corsairs play seventh-ranked Brandeis at the Tripp Athletic Center Thursday evening.

For the second time this season, freshman diver Jenny Hines (Quincy, MA/Fontbonne Academy) of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's swimming team has been honored by the Little East Conference. Hines, who was named Little East Rookie Diver of the Week November 12th, has been named Little East Diver of the Week for her performance in last week's events.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's men's swimming team finished 15th at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III Swimming Championships, which concluded Sunday at the Nassau County Aquatics Center. The Corsairs accumulated 32 points in the 16-team meet.

The fourth time was the charm for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's hockey team. The Corsairs defeated host Curry for the fourth straight time, winning, 3-1, in an Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast game at the Max Ulin Memorial Rink Saturday

A three-point field goal by senior Cory Tynes (Springfield, MA/Commerce HS) with 7:06 remaining gave the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men's basketball team the lead for good and the Corsairs went on to defeat host Western Connecticut State, 74-71, in the second game of  a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Stephen Feldman Arena Saturday afternoon.

Host Western Connecticut State held the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth women's basketball team to 18.2 per cent from the field in the first half, took a 39-18 halftime lead, and went on to defeat the Corsairs, 72-45, in the first game of a Little East Conference doubleheader at the Stephen Feldman Arena Saturday afternoon.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's swimming team finished second of five teams at the Little East Swimming Championships at the Tripp Athletic Center Pool Sat