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
Thomas Haines

Thomas Haines, Sports Editor

Thomas Haines is the sports editor of the Daily Collegian. A happily graduating senior, he’s covered the UMass football and men’s basketball teams, as well as women’s basketball and field hockey. He started at the Collegian in the spring of 2017.

All content by Thomas Haines
The joy of an early goodbye

The joy of an early goodbye

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
April 29, 2020
Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian

Destiney Philoxy and the revolution in UMass women’s basketball

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
April 29, 2020
Nina Walat/Daily Collegian

UMass women’s basketball knocked out of A-10 Tournament by SLU

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian

UMass women’s basketball steamrolls St. Bonaventure to advance in A-10 Tournament

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian

UMass snaps four-game losing streak with 61-48 win over Davidson

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
February 22, 2020
UMass women’s basketball has chance for statement win

UMass women’s basketball has chance for statement win

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
Mehroz Kapadia

Minutewomen look to keep rolling against George Mason as road trip wraps up

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020
(Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s basketball finding new life on offense with Sam Breen

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian

UMass women’s basketball holds on for crucial A-10 win

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
February 2, 2020
Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian

Minutewomen looking for a turnaround on offense

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
January 29, 2020
Nina Walat

UMass women’s basketball continues skid with 50-47 loss to GW

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
January 26, 2020
(Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian)

UMass comeback not enough as win streak ends at URI

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
January 20, 2020
Minutewomen take care of business against St. Bonaventure

Minutewomen take care of business against St. Bonaventure

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
January 8, 2020
(Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian)

Minutewomen hold off furious comeback for eighth straight win

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
January 5, 2020
Nina Walat, Daily Collegian

Despite inconsistency, Minutewomen overcome resilient Iona

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
December 21, 2019
Minutewomen hold on for ugly win over Siena

Minutewomen hold on for ugly win over Siena

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
December 15, 2019
Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian

Minutewomen pull away in third quarter for fourth straight win

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
December 12, 2019
Donnelly’s record day anchors Minutewomen on defense

Donnelly’s record day anchors Minutewomen on defense

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
December 9, 2019
Nina Walat/Daily Collegian

Minutewomen hitting their stride after first month

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
December 4, 2019
Slow start, struggles after halftime prove costly as Minutewomen fall to St. John’s

Slow start, struggles after halftime prove costly as Minutewomen fall to St. John’s

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
November 26, 2019
Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian

Seniors spark hard-fought second half in final game for UMass football

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
November 23, 2019
Parker Peters/DailyCollegian

UMass defense crumbles in second quarter in season-ending loss

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
November 23, 2019
Mehroz Kapadia/Daily Collegian

Drivers Philoxy and Hampton-Bey key big night for UMass offense

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
(Parker Peters/Daily Collegian)

How the defense is coming together in the final weeks of the season

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
Nina Walat/Daily Collegian

Minutewomen jump out to 17-0 lead en route to 74-48 win over Hartford

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
November 18, 2019
Northwestern pulls away in fourth quarter as UMass football loses sixth straight

Northwestern pulls away in fourth quarter as UMass football loses sixth straight

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
November 16, 2019
UMass football looking for positives on defense as lost season winds down

UMass football looking for positives on defense as lost season winds down

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
UMass football steamrolled by Army

UMass football steamrolled by Army

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
November 9, 2019
Freshmen struggle mightily down low for the Minutewomen

Freshmen struggle mightily down low for the Minutewomen

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian

UMass football run over by UConn in 56-35 Homecoming loss

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
October 26, 2019
The other cornerback providing a bright spot for UMass football

The other cornerback providing a bright spot for UMass football

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
October 23, 2019
Parker Peters/ Daily Collegian

Ugly first quarter sinks UMass football

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
October 12, 2019
After rough start to the season, young offensive line starting to settle in for UMass football

After rough start to the season, young offensive line starting to settle in for UMass football

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
October 12, 2019
UMass football fizzles again in shutout loss

UMass football fizzles again in shutout loss

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
October 5, 2019
UMass football manhandled by Coastal Carolina for fourth straight loss

UMass football manhandled by Coastal Carolina for fourth straight loss

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
September 21, 2019
(Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian)

Charlotte runs all over UMass in 52-17 win

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
September 15, 2019
(Thom Kendall/UMass Athletics)

UMass football squanders early lead in 48-21 loss to Rutgers

By Thomas Haines, Sports Editor
August 30, 2019
Bergeron, Cormier among new hires for UMass basketball

Bergeron, Cormier among new hires for UMass basketball

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
June 9, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

UMass gives up last-second goal, loses in overtime of A-10 championship

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
April 29, 2019
Photo from the UMass Football Page

From two DI offers to the NFL draft, Andy Isabella’s journey is a long one

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
April 23, 2019
(Maxwell Zaleski/ Daily Collegian)

In long-awaited rematch, UMass women’s lacrosse prevails in overtime over Richmond

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
April 15, 2019
(Collegian file photo)

Caitlyn Petro gains some personal redemption in UMass’ overtime win

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
April 15, 2019
(Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse steals OT win at Duquesne

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
April 6, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Amy Moreau emerging on defense for UMass women’s lacrosse

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
April 3, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Haines: UMass women’s lacrosse showed its potential in weekend sweep

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/ Daily Collegian)

Strong defense leads UMass women’s lacrosse to ugly win, first place in A-10

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2019
(Eva Trainer/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse crushes George Mason, keeps rolling in A-10

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Defense not quite as dominant for UMass women’s lacrosse

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
(Parker Peters/Daily Collegian)

Seniors leading attack for UMass women’s lacrosse

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2019
Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff.

Keon Clergeot’s career game isn’t enough as UMass is bounced from A-10 Tournament

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Blistering first half propels UMass women’s lacrosse to 18-8 win over Marist

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

UMass looks to gain momentum against Marist

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

UMass men’s basketball searching for a spark heading into final home game

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

UMass women’s lacrosse surges past UConn

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball blown out by Dayton

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2019
Photo by Joe Frank.

UMass basketball looking for momentum as season nears end

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
February 26, 2019
(Collegian File Photo)

Blistering start propels UMass women’s lacrosse to dominant season-opening victory

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2019
(Joe Frank/Daily Collegian)

UMass squanders late lead, falls in OT to George Mason

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Joe Frank/Collegian

UMass men’s basketball looks to carry momentum against George Mason

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Collegian

UMass men’s basketball limps into game against Fordham

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
UMass offense slumps again in loss to La Salle

UMass offense slumps again in loss to La Salle

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball plays best game in a month in win over Rhode Island

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2019
Photo by Judith Gibson-Okunieff

UMass men’s basketball crumbles against St. Bonaventure for seventh straight loss

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
UMass looks to take care of business against Fairleigh Dickinson

UMass looks to take care of business against Fairleigh Dickinson

By Thomas Haines, Collegian Staff
December 21, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

Samba Diallo anchors UMass defense in critical win against Providence

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball storms back to beat Providence

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
UMass men’s basketball looking to bounce back in tough road test

UMass men’s basketball looking to bounce back in tough road test

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2018
(Thom Kendall Photography)

UMass men’s basketball stumbles late, loses to Holy Cross

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball preparing for unique test from Holy Cross

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Photo by Katherine Mayo

UMass men’s basketball overcomes errors to defeat Quinnipiac

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
UMass men’s basketball looks to keep up momentum against Quinnipiac

UMass men’s basketball looks to keep up momentum against Quinnipiac

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball looking to get back on track

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Tre Wood shines in second career game for UMass

Tre Wood shines in second career game for UMass

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
Photo by Caroline O'Connor

Mixed bag for UMass men’s basketball in opening night win

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2018

Time for UMass men’s basketball to take a leap forward

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball prepares for first game Tuesday night

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2018

Coming off his redshirt year, all eyes are on Curtis Cobb

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2018
Photo by Caroline O'Connor

Isabella goes off in UMass’ 62-59 win over Liberty

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2018
(Joe Frank/Daily Collegian)

UMass field hockey falls to VCU in A-10 semifinals

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

UMass field hockey heads into A-10 tournament with uncertainty in net

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
(Eva Trainer/Collegian)

UMass football prepares for final game at McGuirk

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
UMass field hockey wins third straight to close out regular season

UMass field hockey wins third straight to close out regular season

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Antonet Louw, Lucy Cooper secure second straight comeback win for UMass field hockey

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Maddie Ellnor’s emergence helps shore up UMass field hockey on defense

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass Lowell, Saint Louis on tap for UMass field hockey

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

Siena scrimmage gives UMass men’s basketball first live action

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

Cooper, McTear tasked with leading UMass field hockey back to glory

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
Photo by Caroline O'Connor

UMass football struggles in second half, falls 24-13 to Coastal Carolina

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2018
UMass field hockey scores five straight to shock Northeastern

UMass field hockey scores five straight to shock Northeastern

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Big second half propels UMass field hockey to A-10 win

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/ Daily Collegian)

Home-field advantage key for UMass field hockey on Friday

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
(Collegian file photo)

A-10 notebook: Saint Louis picks up first conference win

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass field hockey falls 1-0 against Providence

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Possession issues plague UMass field hockey

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
September 26, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass field hockey splits Philly trip

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2018
Collegian File Photo

Sara Davis stepping up for UMass field hockey

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2018
(Collegian file photo)

Notebook: Lock Haven, Saint Joseph’s crush non-conference opponents

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2018
Collegian File Photo

UMass field hockey tripped up by Dartmouth

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2018
UMass field hockey falls 5-0 to Michigan in home opener

UMass field hockey falls 5-0 to Michigan in home opener

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2018
Collegian File Photo

New additions power UMass field hockey to first win of 2018

By Thomas Haines, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2018
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