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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 women's basketball has a chance to make a statement in the A-10 tournament

UMass women’s basketball has a chance to make a statement in the A-10 tournament

Eric Lee, Writer March 6, 2025

The Massachusetts women’s basketball team finished the season (16-13, 11-7 Atlantic-10) and secured the seventh seed in the A-10 tournament. UMass exceeded expectations this season after a miserable,...

All Eyes on College Basketball, Champ Week has Arrived

All Eyes on College Basketball, Champ Week has Arrived

Callum McNamara, Contributor March 5, 2025

With March Madness around the corner, a new week means a new AP poll for both men’s and women’s college basketball. With the men’s side heading into the final stretch of the last week in the regular...

UMass Stages an Electrifying Comeback against A-10 Rival Rhode Island

UMass Stages an Electrifying Comeback against A-10 Rival Rhode Island

Zuriel Sarosh, Writer March 4, 2025

UMass found itself on the brink of another frustrating loss last Saturday at the Mullins Center. After trailing for much of the game, and struggling to contain Rhode Island’s scorching three-point shooting,...

Four takeaways from UMass’ win against George Washington

Four takeaways from UMass’ win against George Washington

Eric Lee, Writer February 27, 2025

The Massachusetts Women’s basketball team (16-13, 11-7 Atlantic-10) survives against George Washington for a 61-55 win on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday’s win marks the final regular season contest...

UMass suffers heartbreaking loss to Rhode Island on Senior Day

UMass suffers heartbreaking loss to Rhode Island on Senior Day

Eric Lee, Writer February 24, 2025

The Massachusetts Women’s basketball team (15-13, 10-7 Atlantic-10) suffered an emotional loss to Rhode Island 42-40 on Sunday afternoon. The loss has mathematically eliminated UMass  for a chance at...

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...

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