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 Johnston

Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor

Thomas has been writing for The Collegian since his freshman year and is currently an assistant sports editor. He primarily covers men’s basketball and men’s lacrosse.

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UMass men’s basketball falls to George Washington in opening round of the Atlantic 10 tournament

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2019
Photo by Jon Asgeirsson.

Rashaan Holloway has memorable final game in Amherst

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2019
(Joe Frank/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball pulls off comeback victory over Saint Joseph’s

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2019
UMass men’s basketball falls to George Washington in D.C.

UMass men’s basketball falls to George Washington in D.C.

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2019
Photo by Joe Frank

Johnston: UMass men’s basketball looks inspired after loss to Fordham

By Thomas Johnston, Collegian Staff
February 12, 2019
Photo by Joe Frank

Carl Pierre’s 23 points lead UMass upset over Davidson

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2019
Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball looks to earn road win against La Salle

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2019
Maxwell Zaleski/Collegian

UMass men’s basketball searches for first conference win against St. Bonaventure

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
(Daily Collegian/Caroline O'Connor)

UMass offense goes stagnant in loss to La Salle

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
January 5, 2019
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Holloway’s 16-point second half sparks UMass comeback against Fairleigh Dickinson

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
Photo by Katherine Mayo.

Second half turnovers lead Temple over UMass

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
Katherine Mayo/Collegian

UMass looks to stay hot at Temple

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass football introduces Walt Bell as head coach

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Collegian File Photo

Updated: UMass football hires Walt Bell as head coach

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
Carl Pierre hit two second-half threes to propel the Minutemen to victory.

Second half shooting leads UMass men’s basketball over Quinnipiac

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball looks to build off momentum gained at Vegas tournament

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

UMass falls to No. 6 Nevada in Las Vegas Holiday Invitational Championship

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 24, 2018
Collegian File Photo

Report: UMass to let go of football coach Mark Whipple

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball dominates from start-to-finish in win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2018
(Daily Collegian/Katherine Mayo)

UMass gets blown out in season finale against Georgia

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2018
UMass men’s basketball turns in lackadaisical performance against Howard

UMass men’s basketball turns in lackadaisical performance against Howard

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
Andy Isabella 15 yards away from breaking UMass’ single-season receiving record

Andy Isabella 15 yards away from breaking UMass’ single-season receiving record

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2018
UMass men’s basketball suffers first loss of the season

UMass men’s basketball suffers first loss of the season

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball set to renew rivalry with Harvard

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2018
Poor third quarter hinders UMass football in loss to BYU

Poor third quarter hinders UMass football in loss to BYU

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

Rashaan Holloway impresses in return to court

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2018
(Collegian file photo)

Rashaan Holloway’s redemption season: How the senior is preparing for his final run

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

From Senegal to New Jersey, Samba Diallo’s journey to UMass is a long one

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2018
Johnston: Observations from Westfield State scrimmage

Johnston: Observations from Westfield State scrimmage

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Things to watch for in UMass basketball’s scrimmage against Westfield State

Things to watch for in UMass basketball’s scrimmage against Westfield State

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2018
UMass defense turns in best performance of the season in win over UConn

UMass defense turns in best performance of the season in win over UConn

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2018
Caroline O'Connor

UMass football looks to get back in win column against Connecticut

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

Big plays, rushing game the difference as UMass football falls to Coastal Carolina

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2018
Katherine Mayo/Collegian

With added bench depth, UMass men’s basketball looks to play at faster pace

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2018
Photo by Caroline O'Connor

Big plays hinder UMass football against South Florida

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Ed Pinkham set to lead UMass against South Florida

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2018
Collegian File Photo

UMass set to take on South Florida without coach Mark Whipple

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

UMass football’s defense preparing for explosive Ohio offense

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor / UMass Athletics

Johnston: UMass has chance to prove themselves at Ohio

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor / UMass Athletics

Explosive first quarter helps end UMass’ losing skid

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

UMass routed by Florida International in third straight loss

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2018
Johnston: It’s time for UMass football to take a leap forward

Johnston: It’s time for UMass football to put all the pieces together and take a leap forward

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Bryton Barr’s twisting, winding path to UMass

Bryton Barr’s twisting, winding path to UMass

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass faces competitive test against Georgia Southern

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
September 5, 2018
Caroline O'Connor

Johnston: UMass has improved, but still has a long way to go

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

UMass opens season with blowout win over Duquesne

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2018
Buddy Carr drives to the net during UMass' regular season game against Yale.

UMass men’s lacrosse falls to Yale in first round of the NCAA tournament

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

UMass defeats Towson in CAA championship game

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
May 5, 2018
UMass and Hofstra shake hands after last Friday's game.

UMass men’s lacrosse advances to CAA championship game, defeating Hofstra 10-6

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2018
Johnston: If you aren’t already, it’s time to start paying attention to the UMass men’s lacrosse team

Johnston: If you aren’t already, it’s time to start paying attention to the UMass men’s lacrosse team

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
April 25, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

Sconone shines as UMass wins eighth straight game

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

No. 18 UMass men’s lacrosse travels to Fairfield Saturday in search of eighth straight win

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Malik Hines to utilize NCAA graduate transfer exemption, will not return for senior year

Malik Hines to utilize NCAA graduate transfer exemption, will not return for senior year

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Jeff Trainor’s four goals led UMass men’s lacrosse over Towson

Jeff Trainor’s four goals led UMass men’s lacrosse over Towson

By Thomas Johnston, Collegian Staff
April 16, 2018
Takeaways from UMass football’s annual spring game

Takeaways from UMass football’s annual spring game

By Ryan Ames and Thomas Johnston
April 15, 2018
Buddy Carr looking to keep strong offensive play going against Towson

Buddy Carr looking to keep strong offensive play going against Towson

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Randall West ready for opportunity in spring football game

Randall West ready for opportunity in spring football game

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s lacrosse looks to keep win streak going in Delaware

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Greg Cannella picks up 200th career win as UMass tops Drexel

Greg Cannella picks up 200th career win as UMass tops Drexel

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2018
UMass fullback, Matt Tuleja, center, catches the pass to him from Stonehill quarterback, Matt Foltz, during a pro day practice event hosted by UMass, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at McGuirk Stadium.

UMass holds annual pro day at McGuirk Alumni Stadium

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s lacrosse looks to cap off non-conference slate on positive note

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian

Connolly’s six goals push UMass men’s lacrosse over Hartford

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2018
UMass men’s lacrosse wins second straight, topping UMass Lowell 13-6

UMass men’s lacrosse wins second straight, topping UMass Lowell 13-6

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s lacrosse ends three-game skid with blowout win over NJIT

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2018
Johnston: Despite early exit in A-10 tournament, UMass men’s basketball has reasons for optimism moving forward

Johnston: Despite early exit in A-10 tournament, UMass men’s basketball has reasons for optimism moving forward

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2018
Notebook: UMass takes on George Mason in second round

Notebook: UMass takes on George Mason in second round

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass blown out at against Richmond

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

UMass gets off to another slow start, falls to No. 11 Yale

By Thomas Johnston, Sports Assistant Editor
February 28, 2018
Poor first quarter the difference as UMass falls to Harvard

Poor first quarter the difference as UMass falls to Harvard

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2018
Paparo, Valenza to play in 2018 World Lacrosse Championship

Paparo, Valenza to play in 2018 World Lacrosse Championship

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

Pipkins drops 38 points but UMass men’s basketball falls 82-78 to VCU

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/ Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s basketball looks to gain confidence before A-10 tournament

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
(Katherine Mayo/Daily Collegian)

Lack of depth beginning to catch up with UMass

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editors
February 14, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass men’s lacrosse picks up first win of season

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2018

UMass men’s lacrosse opens season with tilt against No. 16 Army

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2018
Pipkins miracle 3-pointer helps end UMass’ five game losing skid

Pipkins miracle 3-pointer helps end UMass’ five game losing skid

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2018
UMass presented with big opportunity as No. 22 URI comes to town

UMass presented with big opportunity as No. 22 URI comes to town

By Thomas Johnston
January 30, 2018
Fordham catches fire in the second half to push UMass’ losing skid to four

Fordham catches fire in the second half to push UMass’ losing skid to four

By Thomas Johnston, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2018
UMass men's basketball blown out for third straight game

UMass men’s basketball blown out for third straight game

By Thomas Johnston
January 24, 2018
Rashaan Holloway ruled academically ineligible, will miss rest of season

Rashaan Holloway ruled academically ineligible, will miss rest of season

By Thomas Johnston
January 22, 2018

UMass men’s basketball gets blown out by Saint Louis, 66-47

By Thomas Johnston
January 20, 2018

Pipkins breaks UMass single game scoring record in comeback win over La Salle

By Thomas Johnston
January 10, 2018

Johnston: UMass fails to earn first conference win against George Mason

By Thomas Johnston
January 3, 2018

Dominant first half leads UMass over Maine

By Thomas Johnston
December 22, 2017

Minutemen’s three game win streak comes to an end with loss to Georgia State

By Thomas Johnston
December 20, 2017

Hot outside shooting leads UMass over Georgia

By Thomas Johnston
December 16, 2017

Second half run leads UMass men’s basketball over Providence

By Thomas Johnston
December 9, 2017

UMass has best defensive performance of year against Holy Cross

By Thomas Johnston
December 7, 2017

UMass men’s basketball looks to get back into the win column against Holy Cross

By Thomas Johnston
December 6, 2017

UMass men’s basketball’s late run not enough, lose 68-66 to Quinnipiac

By Thomas Johnston
November 30, 2017

Holloway and Hines continue to see court time together for UMass men’s basketball

By Thomas Johnston
November 29, 2017

Pipkins’ double-double leads UMass men’s basketball over Western Carolina

By Thomas Johnston
November 21, 2017

UMass to face tough test with Niagara backcourt

By Thomas Johnston
November 19, 2017

C.J. Anderson steps into leadership role for UMass

By Thomas Johnston
November 16, 2017

Johnston: UMass once again going through a transition year

By Thomas Johnston
November 16, 2017

UMass men’s soccer hosts Colgate in opening round of NCAA tournament

By Thomas Johnston
November 15, 2017

UMass men’s basketball opens season with a win over UMass Lowell

By Thomas Johnston
November 10, 2017

Ball movement a focus for UMass men’s basketball heading into opening night

By Thomas Johnston
November 9, 2017

Notebook: Second half three-point shooting leads UMass men’s basketball over Springfield in exhibition game

By Thomas Johnston
November 7, 2017

Strong defense leads UMass men’s soccer over Saint Louis

By Thomas Johnston
November 5, 2017
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