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FCS Preseason All-American Evan Horn enters the NCAA transfer portal

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020

By way of a tweet on Sunday night, former UNH defensive back Evan Horn announced that he will be entering the NCAA transfer portal and finishing out his final year of eligibility elsewhere. Horn was named to the STATS FCS Preseason All-American Third Team as well as the All-CAA First Team in 2019. This is another name on the long list of veteran defenders this program has seen walk out the door over the past year.

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Wildcats split weekend series with NJIT

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020

DURHAM, N.H. – In their first America East action of the season, UNH women’s basketball split a two-game weekend series against conference newcomers, NJIT. It was a tale of two games for UNH. The Wildcats lost big in their first matchup against the Highlanders 78-57 but battled back the next day for a 59-53 comeback win.

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Shorthanded Wildcats lose 58-64 at Quinnipiac

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020

HAMDEN, CONN. – UNH men’s basketball dropped their second straight game in their final test ahead of their 2020-21 in-conference schedule. The Quinnipiac Bobcats took down the Wildcats by a final of 64-58 to improve to 2-2 while UNH fell to 1-2. Junior forward Jayden Martinez took on the scoring responsibilities as senior guard Sean Sutherlin remained sidelined and junior forward Nick Guadarrama missed his first game of the season.

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Sloppy UNH defense leads to 85-93 loss vs. Bryant

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) men’s basketball team dropped their first game of the season to the Bryant University Bulldogs in the team’s first Division I game of the year. Head coach Bill Herrion made it abundantly clear that his team’s defensive performance led to the 85-93 loss in the postgame press conference. The Wildcats allowed Bryant to shoot 50 percent from inside the three-point line and Herrion is shouldering much of the blame.

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Women’s Hockey has slow start on opening weekend

By Cassie Hollasch · Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020

UNH women’s hockey opened the season on Friday hosting Boston College at the Whittemore Center before heading on the road the following afternoon for a game at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill. The Wildcats dropped each of their first two games by finals of 6-2 and 4-1 to the Eagles.

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UNH loses big in first game under Kelsey Hogan

By Cassie Hollasch · Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020

CHESTNUT HILL, M.A. – This past Wednesday, UNH women’s basketball opened their season with a 80-44 loss to Boston College; UNH’s ninth straight loss to BC. The game was the Wildcats’ first under new head coach Kelsey Hogan.

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First-year athletes provide depth for men’s basketball in 2020-21

By Cassie Hollasch · Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020

DURHAM, N.H. – The UNH men’s basketball team was back in action for the first time since March on Wednesday afternoon when they welcomed Keene State College into the Lundholm Gymnasium. The Owls were the first team the Wildcats have played since UMBC in the America East Tournament, and it showed in the first half. Led by junior Nick Guadarrama, UNH pulled ahead in the second half to win by a final of 93-54 leaving head coach Bill Herrion optimistic about the season ahead of them.

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“Trader Danny” still searching for answers seven years later

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020

On July 27, 2013, Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge completed one of the greatest heists the NBA has ever seen, most notably trading Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to the Brooklyn Nets for five players and an eventual four first-round picks. Seven years later, the book has closed on Ainge’s opportunity to capitalize on the deal that he will be remembered by as an executive, and it’s time to retire the “Trader Danny” nickname he earned as a result of it.

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Weathers plays a factor in Patriots 23-17 win over the Ravens

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, Nov. 20, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots came away with an upset victory Sunday night against the AFC rival Baltimore Ravens. The Patriots came into the primetime matchup as heavy underdogs but thanks to a quality game plan and a little help from Mother Nature they shocked Baltimore 23-17.

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Women’s hockey hosts BC on opening night at the Whittemore Center

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, Nov. 20, 2020

After an offseason of uncertainty, UNH hockey is back. There was much speculation if a season would ever have the chance to be played this year, but on Nov. 11 Hockey East released its tentative schedule for both the men and women. The women’s team have high hopes and will get the first chance to break in the ice at the Whittemore Center on Nov. 20.

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Men’s basketball voted No. 3 in America East

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020

One season removed from being voted last place in the America East preseason poll, UNH men’s basketball has launched into third place ahead of the 2020-21 season. This is the first time the program has been featured in the top three since 2016 and will likely be a threat to stand atop the conference by the end of February.

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Men’s and women’s hockey schedules released

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020

As an unprecedented semester is coming to a close at UNH, a sense of normalcy will return before it is over. Recently, Hockey East released a teaser video on all of their social media platforms hinting at a return to play on Nov. 20. Wednesday Hockey East released the full tentative schedules for all teams.

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Patriots squeak by the Jets in divisional matchup

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The New England Patriots earned a hard-fought and much-needed win against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. The Patriots overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to take home their third win of the season by a final of 30-27.

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Boston mourns the loss of Tommy Heinsohn

By Cassie Hollasch · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020

On Tuesday Boston lost a man who gave his entire adult life to the city and had one of the greatest impacts on one of the world’s most famous sports franchises. Former Boston Celtics player, coach and broadcaster Tommy Heinsohn passed away at the age of 86 on Tuesday. He was a part of the Celtics in some fashion during each of their 17 championships, the first coming in 1957. Heinsohn may be gone, but the imprint he left on the franchise and on the city is something that will live on forever.

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America East announces 2020-21 basketball schedule

By Cassie Hollasch · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

After the postponement of fall sports, the University of New Hampshire and conferences across the nation are preparing for their first taste of college sports this academic year. Men’s and women’s basketball will be among the first teams to return to action at UNH as America East has released a tentative schedule which is set to start at the beginning of next month.

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Sports world mourns the loss of Travis Roy

By Cassie Hollasch · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

The hockey world – New England specifically – mourns the tragic death of Travis Roy, former Boston University hockey player who became paralyzed in his first game with the team in 1995. His story of courage and perseverance is known by millions as he left an everlasting memory with everyone he met.

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