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Welcome to "UMass NewsStand," a daily listing with links to stories from around the country on the Minutemen and Minutewomen. While we'll try to have most stories to you early each morning, be sure to check back throughout the day as we add links at all hours when we find them.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

UMass offense breaks out against Hobart, The Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Rankin goes beyonf the stats, The Daily Collegian/Eli Rosenswaike

Minutewomen Pass Atlantic 10 Test , The Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

GW colonizes Lorden Field, The Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Maroon and White squanders early lead, The DailyCollegian/Kevin Dooley

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Minutemen turn Tide in OT, The Boston Herald/Rich Thompson

Buzzer-beater lifts Minutemen: West Virginia awaits UMass in second round of NIT , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

Freeman thinks team , The Republican/RON CHIMELIS

Albany trips Minutemen in lacrosse , The Republican/Staff

Happy to face an old pal , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Lowe sinks Alabama in overtime, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Albany trips Minutemen in lacrosse, The Republican/Staff

Chris Lowe wins it in OT, UMass survives buzzer-beater, The Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

UMass loses fourth in a row to Albany, The Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Minutemen brace for incoming Tide, The Boston Herald/Herald wire services

UMass advances to NIT second round in overtime thriller over Alabama, The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

Ford finds NCAA credentials difficult to accurately forecast , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

UMass playing home NIT game with something to prove , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

UMass not done just yet , The Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

UMass can't stop undefeated Cornell , The Daily Collegian/Mike Connors

Minutewomen find themselves at home in new venue, The Daily Collegian/Michael King

Monday, March 12, 2007

UMass will host Alabama in NIT, The Boston Globe/Steve Richards

UMass hoopsters draw NIT game at Mullins Center , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

Minutemen now must await NIT bid , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

Minutemen hockey team completes sweep of Maine , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

UMass ready for a whole new series
Sunday, March 11, 2007

UMass eliminates Maine with sweep , The Eagle tribune/Staff

Minutemen too much for Black Bears , The Republican/DICK BAKER

Minutemen hockey team completes sweep of Maine , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

UMass ready for a whole new series
Saturday, March 10, 2007

UMass downs Maine again, The Boston Globe/Frank Dell'Apa

Minutemen claim game one Wessbecker's first career goal a winner for UMass , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

UMass hockey advances to semifinals March 10 , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

UMass orchestrates escape , The Republican/DICK BAKER

Friday, March 9, 2007

Saint Louis Blues for UMass, The Boston Globe/Mark Blaudschun

UMass packs up early: Sent home with OT loss , The Boston Herald/Rich Thompson

Billikens knock UMass out of A-10 tournament , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

Minutemen now must await NIT bid , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

Capraro left troubles behind, The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

UMass ready for a whole new series , The Daily Hampshire Gazette/MATT VAUTOUR

UMass' bubble burst , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Late steal appeared familiar , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Short stay in Atlantic City, The Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Mass. under attack as Black Bears return, The Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice, Collegian Staff

Mystery illness plagues team, could end chances at NCAA's, The Daily Collegian/Justin McGrail

Perseverance the name of the game, The Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Playoffs return to Amherst for second time in team's history, The Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

Win one, lose one, The Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Minutemen return to the field, open season at Central Florida, The Daily Collegian/Eli Rosenswaike

UMass looks to keep streaks alive against Albany, The Daily Collegian/Michael King

UM faces a pair of unbeatens, The Daily Collegian/ Mike Connors

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Minutemen out to get well soon , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Freeman game for more, The Boston Herald/Ron Thompson

A shiny UMass Pennie, The Enterprise/Jim Fenton

Illness plagues Minutemen, The Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

UMass and Maine are familiar foes, The Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

Typadis climbs school scoring chart, The Daily Collegian/Kevin Dooley

Yarworth, Newcomb build for future, The Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

UMass closes out indoor track season, The Daily Collegian/Kevin Dooley

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

UMass's Lasme cops top honor in A-10, Boston Globe/Steve Richards

League honors Lasme, Boston Herald/Rich Thompson

Saving the best for last: UMass senior Stephane Lasme named Atlantic 10 player of the year, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

UMass coaches may get extended contracts, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Atlantic 10 Notes: Making the A-10 final is a must for UMass tourney hope, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Player of the Year honors go to Lasme, Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Strong season will be known for sour end, Daily Collegian/Eli Rosenswaike

Goals few and far between for UMass, Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Divers impress at NCAA Zone A Regional, Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

March Madness contagious as NCAA Tournament looms, Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Lasme top A-10 player, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Monday, March 5, 2007

Minutemen take share of A-10 title, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Minutemen may see Saint Louis again, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

First place in reach, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Joe Pelland

Title Town, Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Early season struggles for UM, Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

First-round exit for Minutewomen in Ohio, Daily Collegian/Eli Rosenswaike

UMass rolls over Harvard, Daily Collegian/Michael King

Seniors get another shot to say goodbye, Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

Minutewomen knock off Hofstra, Army, Daily Collegian/Mike Conners

Minutemen gain advantage, Boston Herald/Staff

Minutemen net share of A-10 title, Boston Herald/Brandon Lilly

Lots of character, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

UMass glad to share, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

No letup, despite thinning of plot, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Franczek anticipates successful spring, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Minutemen to stay home, The Republican/Dick Baker

Friday, March 2, 2007

Black Bear series full of playoff implications for UMass hockey squad, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

UMass women set for A-10 tourney, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

First place in reach, Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Seniors go out with a bang, Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Season comes down to final weekend, Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

UMass looks for more at this year's A-10s, Daily Collegian/J.M. Friedman

Home ice on the line against Maine, Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

One more shot at glory for lone senior, Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Hefty Schedule For UMass, Daily Collegian/Steve Games

Indoor season comes to a close, Daily Collegian/Kevin Dooley

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Huge win by Umass over La Salle, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Freeman assists Lasme's record-tying triple double, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Fond farewell to seniors, Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Lasme's stats didn't need padding, Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

UMass hosts Yale in Home opener, Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Garber gives UMass special advantage, Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

UM needs A-10 title to reach NCAA's, Daily Collegian/Eli Rosenswaike

UM starting cold in recent tourneys, Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

Minutewomen playing role of spoiler, Daily Collegian/Kevin Dooley

Mills is an underrated player, Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Lasme a triple threat for UMass , Boston Globe/Marty Dobrow

Lasme & Co. Show Glass, Boston Herald/Dan Duggan

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Umass looks to send seniors out in style, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

A model of success, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Monday, February 26, 2007

UMass' dreams intact , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Life decides to shoot , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

UMass counts on bench, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Hofstra sticks it to UMass , The Republican/Chip Haunns

UMass blanks Northeastern, The Republican/Dick Baker

Mstacked field inutemen show true grit , Boston Globe/Marty Dobrow

UMass defeats Saint Louis in nail-biter , Daily Collegian/Matt Belliveau

Minutemen hold on, ensure first-round A-10 tourney bye with win , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Ford had hunch about Life at end , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Proving their worth, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Minutemen move up with win, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Life, Forbes give UMass critical win , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Life ends slump in heroic final minutes , Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Minutemen fall to Hofstra , Daily Collegian/Joe Pelland

Rematch with Pride ends with shoe on other foot , Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Connolly shows up again against Hofstra, Daily Collegian/Joe Pelland

Mass Attack sweeps series with Huskies , Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

Meyers stands strong for UM , Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Minutewomen end regular season with win , Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Minutewomen upset No. 16 BU, Daily Collegian/Kevin Dooley

UMass ends 2-3 in Columbus, Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Friday, February 23, 2007

UMass sets lofty goals in softball , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

A New Beginning: Minutemen focusing on fresh start after deep run in 2006 , Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Billikens visit Mullins Center , Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Minutewomen handle Flyers , Daily Collegian/J.M. Friedman

UMass eyes home ice , Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Minutewomen take on stacked field , Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

Revenge on UM's mind against BU , Daily Collegian/Michael King

Rappe and co. maintain lead in Buffalo , Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

N.E. Championships Cap Year for UMass , Daily Collegian/Steve Games

UM looks to continue reign at ECSC's , Daily Collegian/Justin McGrail

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Twenty reasons to cheer: UMass reaches 20-win milestone by routing Bonnies , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

UMass romps to 20th win, Springfield Republican/Ron Chimelis

Ford keeps eye on prize , Springfield Republican/Ron Chimelis

Plenty of fun to go around for UMass , Boston Globe/Marty Dobrow

Minutemen bash Bonnies, top A-10, Boston Herald/Staff

Top dogs once again , Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Minutemen take care of business, Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

UMass records 13th 20-win season, Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Pre-tourney trip to Ohio for UM, Daily Collegian/Eli Rosenswaike

UM embarks on one final road trip, Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Minutewomen squander first-half lead, Daily Collegian/Kevin Dooley

UMass is early leader at Atlantic 10s , Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

McCutcheon tries to keep UMass on pace with private schools, Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

UMass is early leader at Atlantic 10s , Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

UMass aims for 20th win , Springfield Republican/Ron Chimelis

Minutemen have their goals in sight , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

UMass looks for top spot, while Bonnies cling to last , Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Men must live up to top-seed billing , Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

Women face steep competition this year , Daily Collegian/Michael King

Yarworth has depth he lacked in 2006, Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

Venechanos era begins today against HC, Daily Collegian/Kevin Dooley

Typadis leads talented group, Daily Collegian/Michael King

Inconsistency still plagues Minutemen, Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

UMass sharpens its focus , Springfield Republican/Ron Chimelis

Atlantic 10 Notebook: Postseason awards up for grabs, Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Transfer Successful, Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Mass Attack splits weekend in Vermont, Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Senior Day a let-down for UMass, Daily Collegian/Eli Rosenswaike

Mixed results at A-10 Championships, Daily Collegian/Steve Games

Anti-climactic ending to a storied career, Daily Collegian/J.M. Friedman

UMass keeps tradition in tact for A-10 preparations, Daily Collegian/Michael King

Monday, February 19, 2007

Ford, UMass OK with this "traveling" , Boston Globe/Mark Gokavi

UMass flying early: Forbes sparks victory , Boston Herald/Dave Lamb

Difficult early road games pay off , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatuour

UMass ends Dayton's home dominance , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatuour

Sunday, February 18, 2007

UMass leads Dayton to the end: 77-69 , Boston Herald/Associated Press

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Travel-weary UMass heads to Dayton , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Friday, February 16, 2007

Lasme picks up slack for UMass , The Boston Globe/Rob Greenfield

ECAC's on tap for UMass , The Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

Back on Track , The Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Mass Attack heads north to Vermont , The Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

UM looks to avenge early-season losses , The Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Young, Benton make nice pair , The Daily Collegian/Eli Rosenswaike

UMass within striking distance , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Mount Vernon's Lowe returns to area as rival , The Journal News/Roderick Boone

UMass finally wins at Rose Hill , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Milligan, Thomas provide spark as UMass tops Fordham , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

NBA scouting UMass players , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Battle in the Bronx , The Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

The UMass to be proud of, The Daily Collegian/Greg Collins

Only option for UM is automatic bid, The Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

UMass trying to shake Rose Hill woes , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

UMass must have it, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Fading Fast , The Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Divers going deep for UM , The Daily Collegian/Joe Meloni

Forbes, UMass nice fit, The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

UMass struggling down the stretch , The Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Secrets to success in A10 , The Republican/Ron Chimelis

UM softball has solid start to season, The Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice

2006 NCAA Lacrosse Coach of the Year Awards, Prime Newswire/Darren Gill

Monday, February 12, 2007

Big man commits to UMass , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Temple topples UMass from first to third , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Sunday, February 11, 2007

UMass manages tie with Friars , The Republican/Dick Baker

Saturday, February 10, 2007

UMass plays to the crowd , The Republican/Jason Remillard

Terriers edge UMass , Daily Hampshire Gazette/George Miller

Thursday, February 8, 2007

UMass beefs up: Minutemen add four 300-plus lineman on national signing day , Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Recruits Satisfy Brown , The Republican/Jeff Thomas

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
UMass off to running start
The Boston Globe/Craig Larson

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Tidbits from a hectic weekend
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian/Rob Greenfield

Monday, October 09, 2006
Degon Starting To Emerge As A Leader
Hartford Courant/Bruce Berlet

Sunday, October 08, 2006
UMass' running game in full throttle
The Republican/Jeff Thomas

Sunday, October 08, 2006
In Opener, Pack Denied By Burke, Goal
Hartford Courant/Bruce Berlet

Sunday, October 08, 2006
Minutemen band together
The Boston Globe/Marty Dobrow

Monday, September 25, 2006
Minutemen battle 49ers to draw
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian/Jeremy Rice
Minutewomen lose in double overtime
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian/Domenic Poli

Sunday, September 24, 2006
UMass blowout a body of work
The Boston Globe/Marty Dobrow
UMass rolls over Seawolves It's over early as Minutemen notch 42 points in half
Worcester Telegram/Kerri Fleming
Minutemen go deep: Coen, Rancher connect again
Boston Herald/Rich Thompson

Saturday, September 23, 2006
John, Jason Hatchell starting for UMass football team
Cherry Hill Courier Post/Celeste E. Whittaker
Men's Cross Country Takes First At Opening Home Meet
CSTV.com

Friday, September 22, 2006
Band of Brothers
Springfield Republican/Ron Chemilis

Thursday, September 21, 2006
UMass To Hold Track & Field Complex Dedication This Saturday After Football Game
CSTV.com

Wednesday, September 20, 2006
UMass scores huge win over Huskies
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Saturday, September 16, 2006
Burris adjusts to move
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Monday, September 11, 2006
UMass gets fifth shutout in OT
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Thursday, August 31, 2006
UMass upsets No. 21 BU
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vautour

Monday, May 15, 2006
Questions loom as softball championship approaches
ESPN.com/Graham Hays and Mary Buckheit
UMass to host regional
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatour
UMass to host regional
The Republican/Staff
Minutemen advance with wild win
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatour
Faceoff domination keys UMass win
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatour
Big Red's season ends abruptly in loss to UMass
The Ithaca Journal/Brian Delaney
Adamski gets RBI in loss
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Staff

Sunday, May 14, 2006
UMass captures lacrosse thriller
The Republican/Bryan Roth
Recchione boosts UMass lacrosse
The Boston Globe/Staff
Hofstra Advances in Lacrosse; Syracuse Tops Harvard
The New York Times/Michael S. Schmidt
UMass NCAA-bound
The Republican/Dick Baker
X plus why equals loss
The Syracuse Post-Standard/David Rahme
Cornell is stunned by UMass
New York Newsday/Staff

Saturday, May 13, 2006
Reid shuts down top scorers
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatour
UMass reaches softball final
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Staff
UMass softball eyes title
The Republican/Staff

Friday, May 12, 2006
Ueasy tourney win for UMass
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Staff
UMass must produce goals
The Republican/Dick Baker
UMass softball eyes title
The Republican/Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2006
Freshman makes history
The Republican/Dick Baker
UMass sweeps awards
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatour
Minutemen rely on Reid
The Republican/Dick Baker
Family at root of Mollica's success
ESPN.com/Graham Hays

Wednesday, May 10, 2006
A home-schooled hitter
The Boston Globe/Marty Dobrow
UMass pitcher likes big games
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatour

Monday, May 8, 2006
Franczek, Adamski feel at home at UMass
The Republican/Ron Chimelis
Tough road for UMass
Daily Hampshire Gazette/Matt Vatour

Sunday, May 7, 2006
UMass QB takes helm
The Republican/Jeff Thomas

Monday, May 1, 2006
UMass QB takes helm
The Republican/Chris Kennedy

Wednesday, April 26, 2006
UMass win staggering
The Republican/Jeff Thomas

Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Music to their ears - Medfield's Typadis is tuned in at UMass
The Boston Globe/John Connolly

Sunday, April 23, 2006
Starting over just the ticket
The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Sunday, April 23, 2006
Minutemen come up short
The Republican/Staff Reports

Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Liner fells UMass pitcher
The Boston Globe/John Connolly

Sunday, April 16, 2006
UMass overcomes turnovers
The Republican/Jeff Thomas

Friday, April 14, 2006
UMass lacrosse seeking respect
The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Thursday, April 13, 2006
Harris signs with UMass
The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Thursday, April 13, 2006
Secondary first with Minutemen
The Republican/Jeff Thomas

Monday, April 10,2006
Minutemen weather Red Storm
The Daily Collegian/Dan Duggan

Monday, April 10,2006
UM takes two from Dukes in first home series
The Daily Collegian/Jon Pelland

Friday, April 07,2006
Guard set to join UMass
The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Thursday, April 06, 2006
Ford fancied Florida
The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Thursday, April 06, 2006
Kellogg interested in Northeastern
The Republican/Ron Chimelis

Wednesday, April 5, 2006
UMass goes to work
The Republican/Jeff Thomas

Wednesday, April 5, 2006
UMass hopes to stick to the basics
The Boston Herald/Herald Staff

Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Mullins shined in all arenas
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Wind wreaks damage at UMass lacrosse game
The Republican/Holly Angelo

Monday, April 3, 2006
UMass ends losing skid
The Daily Collegian/Danny Picard

Monday, April 3, 2006
Eagles cruise past UMass
The Daily Collegian/Brendon Hall

Sunday, April 2, 2006
UMass stopped by Penn State
The Republican/Jeff Thomas

Saturday, April 1, 2006
Larranaga a miss for UMass
The Boston Herald/Mark Murphy