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

Javier Melo, Collegian Staff

Javier Melo is a Collegian Staff Writer.

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The road less taken

The road less taken

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
(Parker Peters/ Daily Collegian)

Melo: A heck of a year that was cut short

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball loses thriller to URI to close out regular season

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2020
UMass men’s basketball set to honor seniors on Saturday

UMass men’s basketball set to honor seniors on Saturday

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2020
UMass men’s basketball picks up key road win over La Salle

UMass men’s basketball picks up key road win over La Salle

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2020
Parker Peters

UMass men’s basketball facing a lot of questions with Djery Baptiste’s injury

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
March 3, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

Carl Pierre, Tre Mitchell lift UMass men’s basketball to big win over VCU

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball returns home for clash with VCU

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Melo: UMass men’s basketball has redefined its chemistry this season

Melo: UMass men’s basketball has redefined its chemistry this season

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball picks up big win over Saint Louis Tuesday

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball loses late to No. 6 Dayton Saturday

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2020
Defensive versatility the key for UMass against No. 6 Dayton

Defensive versatility the key for UMass against No. 6 Dayton

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2020
Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball survives late collapse to beat George Mason 69-67

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball experimenting with two big-men lineups

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass’ late resilience not enough in 73-67 loss to Rhode Island

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

Melo: UMass men’s basketball’s defense has been key during current win streak

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

Second half explosion fires UMass men’s basketball to 91-76 win over St. Joe’s

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass looking to continue building momentum against St. Joe’s

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2020
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass’ energy and defense highlight win against Duquesne

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2020
Minutemen overcome late-game woes in 77-69 win over La Salle

Minutemen overcome late-game woes in 77-69 win over La Salle

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2020
UMass men’s basketball snaps six-game losing streak with 74-53 win over Maine

UMass men’s basketball snaps six-game losing streak with 74-53 win over Maine

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
December 20, 2019
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball loses overtime thriller to Yale 83-80

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2019
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

Late rally not enough for UMass in 84-80 loss to South Carolina

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2019
(Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian)

Melo: UMass men’s basketball facing toughest challenge of the season against No. 7 Virginia

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 23, 2019
Parker Peters

UMass men’s basketball looking to continue win streak when it hosts Rider

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Second-half offense gives UMass men’s basketball victory over Northeastern

Second-half offense gives UMass men’s basketball victory over Northeastern

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

From underdog to starting guard: Sean East’s rise to being one of UMass’ best players

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
Chris Tucci/UMass Athletics

Meet CJ Jackson, the freshman playing one of the biggest roles for UMass

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
(Parker Peters/ Daily Collegian)

Defending Jordan Roland is the biggest key for UMass men’s basketball against Northeastern

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

Second half resurgence leads UMass men’s basketball past Fairfield

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2019
Parker Peters/Daily Collegian

UMass men’s basketball team shows defensive promise against UMass Lowell

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2019
UMass men’s soccer needs to win Saturday against Saint Joseph’s to keep its season alive

UMass men’s soccer needs to win Saturday against Saint Joseph’s to keep its season alive

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
UMass men’s soccer faces must-win against La Salle

UMass men’s soccer faces must-win against La Salle

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2019
(Mehroz Kapadia/ Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s soccer bringing momentum into matchup with Rhode Island

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2019
UMass men’s soccer faces Duquesne in a must-win to keep tournament hopes alive

UMass men’s soccer faces Duquesne in a must-win to keep tournament hopes alive

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2019
(Mehroz Kapadia/ Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s soccer loses to No. 24 Yale on a miracle deflection in extra time

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
Possession issues cost UMass men’s soccer in 1-0 loss to Fordham

Possession issues cost UMass men’s soccer in 1-0 loss to Fordham

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2019
Mehroz Kapadia

Logan Brown’s versatility could be key for UMass men’s soccer going forward

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2019
UMass men’s soccer looking for first A-10 win of the season against Saint Louis

UMass men’s soccer looking for first A-10 win of the season against Saint Louis

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2019
UMass men’s soccer still facing a lot of question marks entering A-10 play

UMass men’s soccer still facing a lot of question marks entering A-10 play

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
September 27, 2019
“Next man up” mentality for UMass men’s soccer in 1-0 loss to UMass Lowell

“Next man up” mentality for UMass men’s soccer in 1-0 loss to UMass Lowell

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2019
Midfield duo providing a spark for UMass men’s soccer

Midfield duo providing a spark for UMass men’s soccer

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
Minutemen looking to continue hot start against BU

Minutemen looking to continue hot start against BU

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
September 5, 2019
Nina Walat/Daily Collegian

Underclassmen show in UMass home opener

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2019
Total team effort gives UMass men's soccer victory in season opener

Total team effort gives UMass men’s soccer victory in season opener

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2019
New-look UMass men’s soccer ready to kick off 2019

New-look UMass men’s soccer ready to kick off 2019

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
UMass softball’s seniors go out in style

UMass softball’s seniors go out in style

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
May 11, 2019
Minutewomen struggle in opening loss against GW, rally back to beat St. Louis in elimination bracket

Minutewomen struggle in opening loss against GW, rally back to beat St. Louis in elimination bracket

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
May 10, 2019
Minutewomen seeking redemption in Atlantic 10 Tournament

Minutewomen seeking redemption in Atlantic 10 Tournament

By Javier Melo, Assistant Sports Editor
May 8, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

Minutewomen come back, walk off to beat Providence

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
May 1, 2019
Freshmen stole the show in UMass’ doubleheader sweep

Freshmen stole the show in UMass’ doubleheader sweep

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
April 15, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

UMass softball struggles in 6-4 loss to Central Connecticut State

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
April 11, 2019
Kiara Oliver dominates UMass softball’s doubleheader sweep of La Salle

Kiara Oliver dominates UMass softball’s doubleheader sweep of La Salle

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
April 6, 2019
Collegian File Photo

UMass softball set for mid-week battle against regional rival UConn

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
April 3, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

UMass softball splits doubleheader with Saint Louis

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
April 1, 2019
Maxwell Zaleski/Collegian

Minutewomen face Boston University in final softball game before conference play begins

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
March 19, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball pulls out close win versus Rhode Island

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
March 2, 2019
Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff

Bench unit the key to UMass women’s basketball’s win over Richmond

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
February 27, 2019
Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff

Slow start, lackluster aggression sink UMass women’s basketball in loss against George Washington

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
February 21, 2019
(Collegian File Photo)

UMass softball ready to finally win the Atlantic 10

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
February 20, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Minutewomen look to get their season back on track against George Washington

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
February 20, 2019
Sluggish start hurts Minutewomen in loss vs Davidson

Sluggish start hurts Minutewomen in loss vs Davidson

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
February 16, 2019
UMass to celebrate Senior Day on Saturday vs Davidson

UMass to celebrate Senior Day on Saturday vs Davidson

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
February 15, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

UMass celebrates breast cancer awareness in victory over Rhode Island

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
February 11, 2019
Sluggish offense hurts UMass in 70-52 loss to George Mason

Sluggish offense hurts UMass in 70-52 loss to George Mason

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
January 16, 2019
(Daily Collegian/Jon Asgeirsson)

Minutewomen win conference opener vs Saint Louis

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
January 8, 2019
Minutewomen dominate in win over Incarnate Word

Minutewomen dominate in win over Incarnate Word

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
December 8, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball looks to build off strong holiday tournament

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
November 28, 2018
(Daily Collegian/Katherine Mayo)

Minutewomen top Central Connecticut 74-59

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
November 18, 2018
Katherine Mayo/Collegian

Minutewomen dominate in season opener, beat Sacred Heart 78-61

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
November 7, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

Minutemen lose final home game on Senior Day

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
October 22, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

The Minutemen continue to struggle in conference play with loss to Davidson

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
October 18, 2018
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian Staff

Set pieces and counterattacks the focus for UMass ahead of A-10 clash with Rhode Island

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
October 10, 2018
UMass wins first conference game in 2-0 victory over George Mason

UMass wins first conference game in 2-0 victory over George Mason

By Javier Melo, Collegian Correspondent
October 7, 2018
UMass struggles to score in conference-opening loss to St. Bonaventure

UMass struggles to score in conference-opening loss to St. Bonaventure

By Javier Melo, Collegian Correspondent
September 30, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

Consistent defensive play the highlight in UMass’ draw against Clemson

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
September 10, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s soccer scores three late goals in shutout win over Bryant

By Javier Melo, Collegian Staff
September 4, 2018
CAA men’s lacrosse notebook: Hofstra rides early lead in 16-8 thrashing of Drexel

CAA men’s lacrosse notebook: Hofstra rides early lead in 16-8 thrashing of Drexel

By Javier Melo, Collegian Correspondent
April 24, 2018
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