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The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

UMass dominates against Loyola Chicago 87-62

UMass dominates against Loyola Chicago 87-62

Eric Lee, Writer February 20, 2025

The Massachusetts Women’s basketball team (15-12, 10-6 Atlantic-10) flashed their dominance in an 87-62 rout against Loyola Chicago on Wednesday night. The win seals UMass a bye in the first round of...

All In or All Wrong? Doncic and Davis Swap Could be Trade of the Decade

All In or All Wrong? Doncic and Davis Swap Could be Trade of the Decade

Zuriel Sarosh, Writer February 15, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks have sent shockwaves throughout the NBA by trading blossoming star Luka Doncic for ten-time all-star Anthony Davis. The trade turned what seemed to be a quiet...

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Amherst Wire Staff Picks: Valentine’s Day Movies

Amherst Wire Staff February 14, 2025

Whether spending this Valentine's Day with a partner, a friend, or alone, the best way to get into the spirit of love is to watch a movie about it! The Wire staff list their favorite romance movies to...

UMass struggles offensively in pivotal A-10 matchup against Davidson

UMass struggles offensively in pivotal A-10 matchup against Davidson

Eric Lee, Writer February 9, 2025

The Massachusetts Women’s basketball team (13-11, 8-5 Atlantic-10) could not get their offense going in a 56-38 loss to Davidson on Saturday afternoon. The loss snapped the Minutewomen’s four-game...

How UMass’ BDIC Program Is Helping Me Change the Future of Drag Racing

How UMass’ BDIC Program Is Helping Me Change the Future of Drag Racing

Gail Trick, Contributor December 13, 2024

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, families were struck with financial battles and the absence of income from jobs being shut down. People weren’t allowed to leave their homes, weren’t allowed to go...

Five takeaways from UMass’ loss to Boston College

Five takeaways from UMass’ loss to Boston College

Eric Lee, Writer December 12, 2024

On Wednesday, the Massachusetts women’s basketball team faltered in the clutch to Boston College 72-57 in an early morning affair. The Minutewomen’s two-game win streak was snapped as they fell to...

UMass dominates in blowout win of Northeastern

UMass dominates in blowout win of Northeastern

Eric Lee, Writer December 6, 2024

The Massachusetts Women’s Basketball team brought down an avalanche of baskets in the 81-50 blowout win over Northeastern on a snowy Thursday night. The Minutewomen now improve to 3-5 as they embark...

UMass Rally Falls Flat in 73-69 Defeat to Central Connecticut State

UMass Rally Falls Flat in 73-69 Defeat to Central Connecticut State

Zuriel Sarosh, Contributor December 6, 2024

UMass could not overcome Central Connecticut on Wednesday, falling to 3-6 on the season after losing in a close 73-69 affair. The game marked the second in the Minutemen’s recent five-game home stand...

UMass can not overcome offensive struggles against Army

UMass can not overcome offensive struggles against Army

Eric Lee, Writer November 24, 2024

The Massachusetts Women’s basketball team's poor offensive display was too much to overcome in a 56-50 loss to the Army Black Knights on Saturday afternoon. The Minutewomen now fall to 2-4 on the season. Army...

UMass field hockey set for first final four since 1992

UMass field hockey set for first final four since 1992

Hayden McLaughlin, Head Sports Editor November 21, 2024

Following a devastating loss to Saint Joseph’s in the A10 finals, even the most faithful UMass fans were unsure of a true path to the national tournament. However, the Minutewomen not only made the tournament...

UMass can’t stop the three-point brigade from Holy Cross in loss

UMass can’t stop the three-point brigade from Holy Cross in loss

Eric Lee, Writer November 21, 2024

The Massachusetts Women’s basketball team lost a tight contest to the Holy Cross Crusaders 75-70 on Wednesday night. The Minutewomen now fall to 2-3 and have snapped their two-game win streak. An...

UMass Loses to Hofstra in a Late Game Heartbreaker

UMass Loses to Hofstra in a Late Game Heartbreaker

Zuriel Sarosh, Contributor November 19, 2024

The Minutemen put up a spirited fight against the Hofstra Pride, in a 75-71 overtime loss at the Mullins Center on Saturday night. The game highlighted many of the previous growing pains to start the season,...

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