UML 13, MERRIMACK 7 – RECAP

After a hard-fought loss to open the season, the River Hawks looked to get their first win of the season against Merrimack. UMass Lowell started the game strong, netting the first four goals of the match to take an early lead. Although the Warriors battled back to make it a two-goal game, the River Hawks’ defense locked down, allowing only two goals in the second half to secure the victory.

UML 12, HOLY CROSS 11 – RECAP

On February 19, the River Hawks stormed back for a thrilling, 12-11 victory, over Holy Cross in the team’s home opener. After the Crusaders tallied the first four goals of the game, UMass Lowell fired back with a 4-0 run of their own to tie the game. Although Holy Cross took a three-goal lead midway through the third, the River Hawks scored six of the final eight goals, including senior Izzy Liquori’s goal with 34 seconds to play, to finish off the comeback victory. 

UML 12, SACRED HEART 7 – RECAP

Following a win over Stonehill, the River Hawks looked to continue their winning streak when they took on Sacred Heart. Despite the Pioneers holding an early 2-1 lead, the UMass Lowell offense came to life, putting together a 6-0 run to hold a five-goal lead.  Sacred Heart continued to battle, but the River Hawk defense allowed only one goal in the third quarter, helping seal the 12-7 victory and moving the River Hawks to 4-1. 

UML 11, BOSTON UNIVERSITY 9 – RECAP

In one of their most impressive wins of the season, the River Hawks battled back from a 7-1 deficit in the second quarter, stringing together a 9-1 run, to take down Boston University on the road. The win also proved to be historic for UMass Lowell, as it marked the first win against the Terriers in program history. 

Leading the River Hawk defense, Julia Napolitano had a breakout year, posting career-highs in every major defensive category. Pacing her team in ground balls (45), caused turnovers (26), and draw controls (49), the New York native was named to the America East All-Conference Second team, only the fourth River Hawk to earn that honor. 

Grace Hansen, one of team’s two captains, was named to the America East All-Academic team after posting a 3.99 GPA as a biology major. Throughout her four years, she has been named to the Dean's List every semester and is a three-time America East Winter/Spring Honor Roll recipient. On the field, Hansen recorded a career high in goals (22) and points (23), both ranking fourth on the team.

Senior Izzy Liquori finished another season as a top five-point scorer for the River Hawks. After scoring the game winning goal against Holy Cross with only 34 seconds on the clock, the Massachusetts native tallied two goals against Stonehill, jumping up to first in program history with 83 goals. Liquori continued to extend this record, adding 10 more goals throughout the remainder of the season.

Leading the River Hawks on offense were senior Molly Shaw, junior Megan Brockbank, and sophomore Jade Catlin. Shaw and Catlin paced the squad with 29 goals each, while Catlin and Brockbank each set career-highs with 48 and 35 points, respectively. Shaw also had an impressive shot selection, posting a .537 shot percentage which ranked 29th in the NCAA.