Massachusetts Daily Collegian

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A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890

Massachusetts Daily Collegian
A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890

Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Dan McGee, Collegian Staff

Dan McGee is a Collegian Staff Writer.

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Parker Peters / Daily Collegian

While the pandemic separated us physically, it brought us together in another light

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
May 5, 2021
Nina Walat/Daily Collegian

How weird was A-10 basketball in the COVID season?

By Noah Bortle and Dan McGee
April 30, 2021
Thom Kendall/UMass Athletics

No. 20 UMass field hockey defeated by Lock Haven in double overtime

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2021
UMass Athletics

Larnel Coleman performs in NFL Pro Day

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2021
Irregular, COVID-plagued men’s basketball season ends in loss to Saint Louis

Irregular, COVID-plagued men’s basketball season ends in loss to Saint Louis

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 2021
Atlantic 10 Conference

UMass dominates Saint Joseph’s in second round of Atlantic 10 tournament, win 100-66

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
Results aside, Minutemen received a taste of “playoff basketball” in regular season finale against Saint Louis

Results aside, Minutemen received a taste of “playoff basketball” in regular season finale against Saint Louis

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
UMass men’s basketball locked in on Saint Louis with Atlantic 10 tournament double bye up for grabs

UMass men’s basketball locked in on Saint Louis with Atlantic 10 tournament double bye up for grabs

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
Richmond blows past UMass basketball in its return to play, Spiders win 79-65

Richmond blows past UMass basketball in its return to play, Spiders win 79-65

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
UMass basketball returns for final stretch of season after sudden hiatus

UMass basketball returns for final stretch of season after sudden hiatus

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
DeGray III

Ronnie DeGray III and Javohn Garcia rising to the challenge of their freshman seasons

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2021
UMass’ offense adapts without Tre Mitchell and Noah Fernandes, Minutemen win 60-54

UMass’ offense adapts without Tre Mitchell and Noah Fernandes, Minutemen win 60-54

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2021
UMass men’s basketball back on pause due to contact tracing protocols

UMass men’s basketball back on pause due to contact tracing protocols

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2021
Chris Tucci/ UMass Athletics

Interior scoring propels Davidson over UMass, 69-60

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2021
Minutemen beat Fordham 65-46, improve to 4-1 in Atlantic 10 play

Minutemen beat Fordham 65-46, improve to 4-1 in Atlantic 10 play

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
January 17, 2021
UMass basketball heads to Fordham to take on the Rams

UMass basketball heads to Fordham to take on the Rams

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2021
Dibaji Walker’s addition to the starting lineup provides flexibility for UMass

Dibaji Walker’s addition to the starting lineup provides flexibility for UMass

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2021
Thom Kendall/UMass Athletics

‘I do not like losing Uno games’: Noah Fernandes’ competitive leadership brings another dimension to UMass basketball

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
January 12, 2021
UMass basketball looking to complete season sweep of La Salle

UMass basketball looking to complete season sweep of La Salle

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2021
UMass men’s basketball heads to D.C. to take on George Washington Colonials

UMass men’s basketball heads to D.C. to take on George Washington Colonials

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2021
Cold shooting performance, lackluster defense downs UMass men’s basketball in 93-88 loss against Bryant

Cold shooting performance, lackluster defense downs UMass men’s basketball in 93-88 loss against Bryant

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
December 21, 2020
TJ Weeks poised for more minutes as UMass men’s basketball heads to La Salle on Wednesday

TJ Weeks poised for more minutes as UMass men’s basketball heads to La Salle on Wednesday

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
December 15, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

Offensive struggles downfall for Minutemen in 78-75 loss to Northeastern

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball wins season opener 94-79 over Northeastern

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass basketball to open season with home-and-home series against Northeastern

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2020
McGee: Where does UMass football go from here?

McGee: Where does UMass football go from here?

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass offense looking to make progress moving into final game against Liberty

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass football falls to Florida Atlantic 24-2

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2020
Nina Walat/Daily Collegian

Will Koch provides versatility at quarterback in UMass loss to No. 16/15 Marshall

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2020
UMass football scheduled to play Liberty on Nov. 27

UMass football scheduled to play Liberty on Nov. 27

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass drops first game of the season 41-0 to Georgia Southern

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2020
UMass Athletics

Through his community, his family and his opportunities, Solomon Siskind is becoming the type of socially active leader the world needs

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2020
Collegian File Photo

An update from the first week of UMass football practice

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2020
Sports Stories EP 1: Akron

Sports Stories EP 1: Akron

By Joseph Aliberti and Dan McGee
September 28, 2020
UMass football ready to ramp up for season after decision to play

UMass football ready to ramp up for season after decision to play

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2020
Minutewomen basketball confident for upcoming season despite roster turnover and COVID concerns

Minutewomen basketball confident for upcoming season despite roster turnover and COVID concerns

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2020
Nina Walat/Daily Collegian

Sam Breen granted extra year of NCAA eligibility for Minutewomen basketball

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 15, 2020

McGee: Most successful professional athletes from UMass

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

A look inside UMass football’s decision to cancel its season

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
August 11, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass football preparing to play in fall despite COVID-19 concerns

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
August 6, 2020
(Parker Peters/Daily Collegian)

Future in focus as UMass football prepares for final game of 2019

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian

UMass football, Northwestern preparing for battle between two poorly performing offenses

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Parker Peters

UMass football preparing for run-option heavy offense in Army

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2019
UMass football suffers record-breaking 63-21 loss to Liberty

UMass football suffers record-breaking 63-21 loss to Liberty

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2019
Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian

Tyris Lebeau breaking out as defensive playmaker for UMass football

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
(Parker Peters/Daily Collegian)

Josiah Johnson shows versatility for UMass football

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2019
(Eva Trainer/ Daily Collegian)

UMass football looking to refuel during bye week

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
(Parker Peters/Daily Collegian)

Cleaning up the details key for UMass football ahead of matchup versus Louisiana Tech

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2019
(Parker Peters/Daily Collegian)

‘Unselfish’ receiver play propelling UMass football ahead of matchup with Florida International

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
UMass, Walt Bell earn first victory of season against Akron

UMass, Walt Bell earn first victory of season against Akron

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2019
Eva Trainer

Shallow UMass football team preparing to take on volume passing attack against Akron

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
(Eva Trainer/ Daily Collegian)

UMass football focusing on tackling ahead of matchup against Coastal Carolina

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
(Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian)

Quarterback competition reemerging for UMass football ahead of Saturday’s game at Charlotte

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019
(Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian)

McGee: Seven takeaways from UMass’ blowout home loss to Southern Illinois

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2019
(Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian)

UMass football blown out at home by FCS opponent Southern Illinois

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2019
Collegian File Photo

UMass football focusing on pace, explosiveness and intensity ahead of Saturday’s game versus Southern Illinois

By Dan McGee, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

UMass softball outslugged by George Washington, drops series finale 12-4

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
April 16, 2019
UMass softball wins first two home games with doubleheader sweep of La Salle on Saturday

UMass softball wins first two home games with doubleheader sweep of La Salle on Saturday

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
April 6, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Early season blemishes give UMass softball room for improvement on .500 record

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
April 3, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Oliver strikes out 10, UMass softball drops pitchers duel to Boston University

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
March 21, 2019
Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff

Consistency is key for UMass women’s basketball heading into Atlantic 10 tournament

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
March 5, 2019
Collegian File Photo

UMass softball splits 16th annual Georgia Classic preseason tournament

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
February 25, 2019
(Collegian File Photo)

UMass softball is working to get revenge following back-to-back Atlantic 10 championship losses

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
February 20, 2019
Third quarter run against Davidson shows urgency Minutewomen need

Third quarter run against Davidson shows urgency Minutewomen need

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
February 16, 2019
Late comeback falls short as UMass women’s basketball falls 55-54 to Saint Joseph’s

Late comeback falls short as UMass women’s basketball falls 55-54 to Saint Joseph’s

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
February 15, 2019
(Simon Nathans/ Daily Collegian)

Dominant defensive effort drives UMass women’s hoops past Rhode Island

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
February 11, 2019
Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff

UMass women’s hoops suffers from poor second-half shooting in 62-58 loss to Richmond

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
February 4, 2019
Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff

Turnovers plague UMass women’s basketball in 52-48 loss to VCU

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
January 30, 2019
UMass women’s hoops looks to build momentum against St. Bonaventure

UMass women’s hoops looks to build momentum against St. Bonaventure

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
January 25, 2019
Perry, Leidel lead scoring attack in UMass women’s hoops 70-58 win over Davidson

Perry, Leidel lead scoring attack in UMass women’s hoops 70-58 win over Davidson

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
January 20, 2019
Flat offensive effort cripples Minutewomen basketball in 75-47 loss to Dayton

Flat offensive effort cripples Minutewomen basketball in 75-47 loss to Dayton

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
January 10, 2019
Early deficit costs Minutewomen in 64-59 loss to Siena

Early deficit costs Minutewomen in 64-59 loss to Siena

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
December 17, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/ Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball prepares defensively for Wednesday matchup versus Boston University

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
December 12, 2018
Paige McCormick shines in her first start of the season

Paige McCormick shines in her first start of the season

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
December 8, 2018
UMass women’s basketball team looks to bounce back against Incarnate Word on Friday

UMass women’s basketball team looks to bounce back against Incarnate Word on Friday

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
December 6, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball looks to continue potent scoring against North Dakota on Wednesday

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
November 28, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball wins two of three at Brown Turkey Tip-Off

By Dan McGee
November 26, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball looking to get back on track against Central Connecticut

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
November 15, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball suffers first loss of season to Towson, 78-53

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
November 11, 2018
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

Through differing paths to captaincy, Hailey Leidel and Jessica George are prepared to lead UMass women’s basketball in 2018-19

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
November 6, 2018
(Qiaoyu Chen/Daily Collegian)

Rebeca Frisk providing scoring depth for UMass women’s soccer

By Dan McGee
October 25, 2018
Rebeca Frisk leads UMass women’s soccer to 2-0 victory in regular season finale

Rebeca Frisk leads UMass women’s soccer to 2-0 victory in regular season finale

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
October 22, 2018
Hipp, Bonavita lead resilient offensive effort as UMass women’s soccer downs Davidson

Hipp, Bonavita lead resilient offensive effort as UMass women’s soccer downs Davidson

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
October 12, 2018
UMass women’s soccer aims to get back in the win column at Davidson Thursday

UMass women’s soccer aims to get back in the win column at Davidson Thursday

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
October 9, 2018
UMass women’s soccer suffers first A-10 loss of the season in physical matchup versus George Mason

UMass women’s soccer suffers first A-10 loss of the season in physical matchup versus George Mason

By Dan McGee, Collegian Correspondent
October 7, 2018
UMass women’s soccer travels to New York to take on Fordham Thursday

UMass women’s soccer travels to New York to take on Fordham Thursday

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
October 2, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s soccer wins sixth straight game

By Dan McGee
September 24, 2018
Rebeca Frisk (6) fights for the ball in UMass' 2-0 win over Duquesne Thursday, September 20, 2018. Frisk recorded an assist in UMass' victory.

UMass women’s soccer earns first A-10 victory of the season with 2-0 win over Duquesne

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
September 20, 2018
Frisk, Marra lead offensive barrage in UMass women’s soccer’s 8-0 win over Chicago State

Frisk, Marra lead offensive barrage in UMass women’s soccer’s 8-0 win over Chicago State

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
September 7, 2018
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

Dowiak setting high expectations for UMass women’s soccer during 2018 season

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
September 4, 2018
UMass women’s lacrosse to focus in on a regaining momentum in regular season finale vs. Duquesne

UMass women’s lacrosse to focus in on a regaining momentum in regular season finale vs. Duquesne

By Dan McGee
April 25, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse narrowly defeats Richmond, loses to VCU during hard fought weekend road trip

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
April 23, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

Holly Turner, Kiley Anderson must continue exemplary play to beat George Mason on Friday

By Dan McGee
April 11, 2018
Unselfish play helps UMass women’s lacrosse control pace, blow past Bonnies

Unselfish play helps UMass women’s lacrosse control pace, blow past Bonnies

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
April 7, 2018
UMass women’s lacrosse focusing on staying sharp against St. Bonaventure

UMass women’s lacrosse focusing on staying sharp against St. Bonaventure

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
April 4, 2018
Second half comeback over Harvard gives UMass women’s lacrosse momentum heading into conference play

Second half comeback over Harvard gives UMass women’s lacrosse momentum heading into conference play

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
March 22, 2018
Maintaining confidence, building off experience is key for UMass women’s lacrosse

Maintaining confidence, building off experience is key for UMass women’s lacrosse

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
March 20, 2018
(Collegian file photo)

UMass women’s lacrosse prepares to play Ohio State on Sunday

By Dan McGee, Collegian Staff
March 8, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse aims to rebound against Marist on Wednesday

By Dan McGee
February 28, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse aims to rebound against Marist on Wednesday

By Dan McGee
February 28, 2018
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