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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
Mollie Walker

Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor

Mollie is the assistant sports editor for 2018-19. She is a senior majoring in journalism with a concentration in sports journalism, and covers the football, hockey and baseball teams at UMass.

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Leaving my mark on UMass

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
April 30, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Minutemen fall short of a national title with 3-0 loss to Minnesota-Duluth

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2019
UMass at the Frozen Four at the Key Bank Arena on Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019. Photo by Jon Asgeirsson.

Chaffee, Hildenbrand fortunate for another opportunity to play on a national stage

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2019
(Jon Asgiersson/Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey downs Denver in OT, advances to national championship game

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Greg Carvel reflects on special relationship with Cale Makar ahead of Frozen Four

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Communication key in UMass hockey’s win over Notre Dame

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Minutemen cruise to NCAA Regional Finals with 4-0 victory over Harvard

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2019
Makar and Fox: College hockey’s best defensemen go head to head

Makar and Fox: College hockey’s best defensemen go head to head

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass knocked out of Hockey East Tournament by BC

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2019
Walker: Minutemen heading to TD Garden with same identity as always

Walker: Minutemen heading to TD Garden with same identity as always

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass secures Hockey East semifinal bid with dominant 6-0 win over UNH

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Bobby Trivigno ignites UMass to victory in Game 1

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2019
(Amelia Shaw/Daily Collegian)

Walker: Minutemen define ‘playoff style hockey’ and how to achieve it

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2019
(Caroline O'Connor)

No. 2 UMass clinches Hockey East regular season title

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2019
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

UMass beats UConn 3-0 for program-record 16th Hockey East win

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Amelia Shaw/Collegian

The crucial fifth defenseman: Jake McLaughlin

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

UMass prepares for final home-and-home with Boston College

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
(Photo by Jon Asgeirsson)

No. 2 UMass shut out by No. 15 UMass Lowell in best-of Hockey East matchup

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2019
(Photo by Will Katcher)

Timeout sparks UMass hockey past Boston University

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass soars past Boston University for 20th win

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2019
Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian

Walker: The Minutemen continue to adjust as they play with targets on their backs

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2019
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

UMass focuses on crease battle in preparation for Maine

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
(Photo by Caroline O'Connor)

No. 1 UMass suffocates No. 8 Northeastern in 6-1 victory

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2019
(Caroline O'Connor / UMass Athletics)

Walker: Sizing up the second half of UMass hockey’s 2018-19 season

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
December 14, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/ UMass Athletics)

Matt Murray goes perfect in first half of season

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor / UMass Athletics)

UMass gets blanked by No. 8 Quinnipiac

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Walker: Minutemen finally have the skill-level and talent to execute Carvel’s game plan

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

UMass hockey makes program history with victory over UConn

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Brett Boeing has been a pleasant surprise for UMass hockey

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Walker: UMass hockey collecting wins despite doing it the hard way

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 24, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Minutemen face Holy Cross for first time since 2011-12 season

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Honoring Humboldt: How a goalie mask motivates Matt Murray like never before

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

No. 9 UMass hockey outlasts No. 4 Providence Thursday

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

UMass hockey travels to New Hampshire this upcoming weekend

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Minutemen come out on top in first overtime challenge

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2018
(Maxwell Zaleski/Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey prepares for first conference contest of season

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Will Katcher/Collegian

Minutemen face No.1 Ohio State in first road series this season

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

UMass hockey opens up 2018-19 campaign in the win column

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2018
Transfer Jacob Pritchard needs no introduction

Transfer Jacob Pritchard needs no introduction

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2018
Third time’s the charm: Greg Carvel prepares for his biggest season yet

Third time’s the charm: Greg Carvel prepares for his biggest season yet

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2018
Photo by Caroline O'Connor

UMass football gives up 58 points in loss to South Florida

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2018
(Collegian file photo)

Ryan Bamford discusses Whipple’s suspension, talks future of program

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

UMass football considers upcoming bout with Ohio to be a big test

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Marquis Young jump-starts offense in UMass football’s second win of the year

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Minutemen return home after three-game road stint

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2018
Legacy worth leaving

Legacy worth leaving

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Q&A: UMass QB Andrew Ford on his farewell season

Question and Answer: UMass quarterback Andrew Ford on his farewell season

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
(Collegian File Photo)

Minutemen football chasing first back-to-back season opening wins since 2011

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
August 30, 2018
UMass hockey reveals 2018-19 season schedule

UMass hockey reveals 2018-19 season schedule

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
June 22, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Greg Carvel locked in through 2023 with UMass hockey

By Mollie Walker, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Marcus Fry’s grand slam catapults UMass baseball to 11-4 win

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
May 1, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/ Daily Collegian)

Nolan Kessinger builds on his breakout

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
April 30, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/ Daily Collegian)

UMass baseball drops game three with La Salle

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
April 22, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass drops series 2-1 with St. Bonaventure

By Mollie Walker
April 1, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass baseball’s comeback falls short in 6-5 loss to St. Bonaventure

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 31, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass baseball concludes opening season away games with victory over Albany

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 27, 2018
(Collegian File Photo)

Snow puts question mark on UMass’ weekend series with Central Connecticut

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 8, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/ Daily Collegian)

UMass prepares for first quarterfinal in 11 years with Northeastern

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 8, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass exceeding preseason expectations heading to Northeastern

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 7, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Ryan Wischow makes 30 saves in first start in over a month as UMass clinches series

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 4, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Overtime doesn’t treat Minutemen well second time around

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 3, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey steals win over Vermont with last-second overtime goal

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 2, 2018
(Amelia Shaw/ Daily Collegian)

UMass to host Vermont for first home playoff series since 2007

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
March 1, 2018
(Amelia Shaw/Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey hands UConn first loss in seven games

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
February 22, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Carvel hopes to see more energy from his team against Boston College

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
February 15, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian

UMass hockey set for rematch with BU

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
February 8, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/ Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey snaps six game losing streak with 5-2 victory over Merrimack

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
February 7, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/ Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey prepares for in-state rival BU

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
February 1, 2018
(Amelia Shaw/Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey’s efforts shaded by inability to finish against Maine

By Mollie Walker, Collegian Staff
January 28, 2018

Matt Murray hands Northeastern its first shutout of the season

By Mollie Walker
January 19, 2018

Minutemen look to avoid three straight losses with pair against Vermont

By Mollie Walker
January 10, 2018

UMass Athletics and Greek Life team up to try and boost student attendance at sporting events

By Mollie Walker
December 24, 2017

Makar, Ferraro off to Ontario to compete for Team Canada’s World Junior hockey team

By Mollie Walker
December 12, 2017

Mario Ferraro making his mark with UMass

By Mollie Walker
December 12, 2017

UMass hockey allows eight goals in loss to UConn

By Mollie Walker
December 6, 2017

UMass hockey skates past UConn 4-2

By Mollie Walker
December 2, 2017

UMass hockey feeling confident heading into duo against UConn

By Mollie Walker
November 30, 2017

UMass hockey shocks No. 8/7 Providence with 5-2 victory

By Mollie Walker
November 10, 2017

Injuries push UMass hockey into overdrive preparing for first place UNH

By Mollie Walker
November 1, 2017

UMass hockey wins first Hockey East matchup in 4-0 shutout victory over Merrimack

By Mollie Walker
October 27, 2017

UMass hockey prepares for hardworking Merrimack team hoping to avoid third straight loss

By Mollie Walker
October 25, 2017

Season-high 29 saves from Matt Murray proves lone highlight in UMass hockey’s 3-0 shutout loss to Ohio State

By Mollie Walker
October 22, 2017

With a young team, Carvel is preparing the UMass hockey team to thrive

By Mollie Walker
October 18, 2017

Josh Couturier looks to find where he fits within UMass lineup

By Mollie Walker
October 18, 2017

UMass hockey beats AIC 3-1 to win third straight

By Mollie Walker
October 15, 2017
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

UMass women’s lacrosse aims for 50 consecutive Atlantic 10 wins Thursday against La Salle

By Mollie Walker
April 12, 2017
Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse earns 49th consecutive Atlantic 10 win over rival Richmond

By Mollie Walker
April 9, 2017
Caroline O'Connor/collegian

UMass women’s lacrosse attempts to get closer to 50 consecutive conference wins at Davidson

By Mollie Walker
April 5, 2017
Katherine Mayo/Collegian

UMass women’s lacrosse rides winning streak into A-10 conference play

By Mollie Walker
March 29, 2017
(Jessica Picard/ Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse emphasizes defense in approaching games as its key to gaining momentum for conference play

By Mollie Walker
March 21, 2017
Hannah Burnett takes the ball during Sunday's game against UConn at Garber Field. Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse overcomes momentum changes to notch first overtime win

By Mollie Walker
March 6, 2017
(Sam Anderson/ Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse senior defenders accept leadership roles in quest for ninth consecutive Atlantic 10 Championship

By Mollie Walker
February 23, 2017
Katherine Mayo/Collegian

Senior Day highlights lack of bench presence for UMass women’s basketball

By Mollie Walker
February 21, 2017
(Jessica Picard/ Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball looks to overcome seven-game losing streak heading into last three conference games

By Mollie Walker
February 15, 2017
Jong Man Kim/Collegian

Slow first quarter, turnovers haunt UMass women’s in loss to Saint Louis

By Mollie Walker
February 2, 2017
(Jone Man Kim/ Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball host Saint Louis Wednesday at Mullins Center looking to end losing skid

By Mollie Walker
February 1, 2017
(Imogen Fairs/ Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball look to improve its road record against La Salle Wednesday

By Mollie Walker
January 25, 2017
Leah McDerment had 14 assists in their game against Bryant. Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

McDerment acts as major catalyst for UMass offense in 68-62 win against Bryant

By Mollie Walker
December 12, 2016
Chris O'Keefe/Collegian

Verdi enforces playing a full 40 minutes as UMass takes on Hofstra

By Mollie Walker
December 7, 2016
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

Dominant defensive performance leads UMass women’s basketball past North Dakota State in home opener

By Mollie Walker
November 15, 2016
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