Wire News Weekly – 3.1.20

Rebecca Duffy, Campus News Editor • March 2, 2020

In this episode of Wire News Weekly, Rebecca Duffy talks about Bernie Sanders hosting a rally in Springfield, Rapper Meek Mill being chosen to headline Mullins Live! and more. Plus, Nicole Biagioni shares Amherst's weather forecast for the week.

Women’s Highlights: UMass finishes the regular season with a win against Rhode Island

Michael Araujo, Reporter • March 1, 2020

Hailey Leidel and Vashnie Perry were recognized by the program on senior day and combined for 32 points.

Hockey Highlights: UMass Hockey beats Hockey East rival, UConn

Rachel Bevelaqua, Reporter • March 1, 2020

Basketball Highlights: UMass keeps win streak alive against VCU

Alex Province, Contributor • February 27, 2020

This win gives the Minutemen their best A-10 conference record since the 2014-15 season

Meet Alec – the UMPD officer with four legs

Nicole Biagioni, Reporter • February 26, 2020

UMass Police Department's newest officer loves to sniff out danger. Alec, a 22-month-old black lab, is a new K-9 officer at UMPD who searches for explosives and other harmful materials. Nicole Biagioni speaks with Alec's handler, Officer Gerald Perkins, about what a day is like for Alec when he is on the job.

Women’s Basketball: UMass tops Davidson in a night of career-highs and broken records

Michael Araujo, Contributor • February 23, 2020

The Minutewomen improved to 17-10 on the year, and surpassed their overall win total from last season

Men’s Lacrosse Highlights: Harvard spoils UMass’s home opener

Lucas Alvarez, Sports Co-editor • February 23, 2020

The Minutemen rallied from a 6-1 deficit but couldn't complete the comeback

Basketball Highlights: UMass narrowly beats Saint Louis

Alex Province, Contributor • February 19, 2020

Tre Mitchell's 22 point second half propelled the Minutemen to victory

Basketball Highlights: Dayton tops UMass after pulling away in the second half

Alex Province, Contributor • February 16, 2020

Obi Toppin and Tre Mitchell battle lives up to expectations

Ask UMass – Valentine’s Day

Nicole Biagioni, Rebecca Duffy, Video Reporters • February 14, 2020

Happy Valentine's Day! On this episode of Ask UMass, Nicole Biagioni and Rebecca Duffy ask UMass students what their Valentine's Day plans are and how they feel about the holiday.

Women’s Basketball: UMass fails to hand Dayton its first conference loss

Michael Araujo, Contributor • February 13, 2020

The Minutewomen were unsuccessful in getting a shot off in the game deciding possession.

Basketball Highlights: UMass stuffs George Mason’s comeback attempt

Lucas Alvarez, Sports Co-editor • February 10, 2020

Preston Santos blocked a last second shot to secure the win