UMass-Lowell’s staff has believed all along that the Tsongas Center is a great arena for the fledgling Division I program. Though a loss, their first game showed visual evidence of that and is probably driving the staff even more.
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New Hampshire is going through a very challenging time
New Hampshire has now lost nine straight games, but that may be just the beginning of the challenges in front of the Wildcats. It may get worse before it gets better.
John Giannini: A modest proposal
La Salle head coach John Giannini shared an idea regarding NCAA Tournament bids in conferences like the one his team’s recent opponent is in. It’s a slightly new wrinkle on an idea a few have talked about.
Hartford finally gets a much-needed break in the action
Hartford started the season playing seven games in 15 days, including two back-to-backs. At the end, it appeared to catch up with them, but they’re finally about to get a little break in the action.
For UMass-Lowell, Division I transition hits home for the first time
UMass-Lowell’s first Division I home game was on Tuesday night. The program will have some challenges early on, including on the bottom line, but there is plenty of hope as they get started.
Rhode Island trip wasn’t the way Vermont hoped to start road stretch
Vermont played Bryant and Providence a couple of days apart to start a stretch of seven in a row and nine of ten away from home. They didn’t start it the way they had hoped, and it only gets tougher from here.
New to Division I, UMass-Lowell gets blitzed in Boston
Early in its Division I days, UMass-Lowell got blitzed and never was in the game at Boston University. In the beginning of their transition to play Division I, a game like this likely won’t happen often but could, and so go some of the growing pains with the process.
Hartford shows a mixed bag of maturity in season opener
Hartford’s core has been together for a couple of seasons and is experienced for a group of juniors. In their season opener, they looked at times like a team that knows how to respond to in-game adversity and others like a team that has a good deal of growth still needed.
Motivated Boston University is on a roll in the final weeks
Boston University is on a roll late in the season, and with a lot to motivate them it’s not surprising. They are still hopeful of a postseason tournament bid, even if it’s not the NCAA Tournament.
Boston University needs to grow by finishing games better
Boston University has shown some growth over the course of the season, and the wins are helping to reflect that. But their finishes to games need to be better than on Tuesday night if they are to take the next step.
