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Women win, men lose as Wildcats host Maine

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, April 15, 2021

This past weekend was busy for the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) track and field team, as they competed in the Ocean State Invitational on Friday, April 9 and hosted Maine on Sunday, April 11.

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Wildcats forced to withdraw from the America East Tournament

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, April 14, 2021

DURHAM, N.H. – Just one week after clinching a playoff berth in the final week of the regular season, coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns forced the University of New Hampshire (UNH) women's soccer team (5-2, 2-2) to withdraw from the America East Tournament. The timing of the outbreak couldn't have been worse for the Wildcats. UNH had managed to avoid an outbreak this season, but with the America East Semifinal set to be played Thursday, the positive tests meant a withdrawal from the season.

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UNH opts out of final weeks after playing just one game

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, April 9, 2021

DURHAM, N.H. – After only competing in one of their six scheduled games this spring, University of New Hampshire (UNH) football (0-1) has opted out of their final two games of the regular season. The decision came after ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns within the program caused the postponement of three games.

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Wildcats rise to No. 11 after clinching playoff berth

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, April 9, 2021

DURHAM, N.H. – No. 12 University of New Hampshire (UNH) men’s soccer (5-0-1, 4-0-1) defeated a struggling UMass Lowell team (0-6-0, 0-4-0) by a score of 4-1 on Friday afternoon at Wildcat Stadium. With the dominating win the Wildcats punched their ticket to the four-team America East Championship to defend their status as America East Champions.

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After a year without, 2021 March Madness fails to disappoint

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, April 9, 2021

The 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament was one for the ages. Cinderella stories and juggernauts like Gonzaga and Baylor facing off on the biggest stage in college hoops. After a year without a tournament, the anticipation for this year’s tournament was palpable. The tournament certainly didn’t disappoint with moments like Jalen Suggs game-winning three pointer for Gonzaga versus UCLA, and Sister Jean willing Loyola Chicago to another improbable Sweet Sixteen appearance.

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Wildcats head into season finale searching for a playoff bid

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, April 9, 2021

DURHAM, N.H — It all comes down to Friday at 2 p.m. in Wildcat Stadium. That's when the University of New Hampshire (UNH) women's soccer team (5-2, 2-2) will face off against Stony Brook (4-3, 4-1) with playoffs on the line. The 'Cats sit at second in Division A of the America East (AE) behind UMass Lowell (5-1-1, 4-0) and just in front of Vermont (1-3-1, 1-2-1). The Wildcats edged out Vermont in a double-overtime thriller earlier this season and hold the tiebreaker if the two sides finish with the same conference record.

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Four Wildcats compete at NCAA Regional Championship

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, April 9, 2021

Four Wildcats competed for the University of New Hampshire (UNH) this past weekend in the NCAA Regional Championship. Junior Hailey Lui and sophomores Kylie Gorgenyi, Robyn Kelley and Alyssa Worthington were the only UNH gymnastics (9-3, 5-1) athletes able to compete in regionals after the teams ranking fell to 38 in the nation with only the top 36 advancing to the championship. Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols kept UNH from competing in the EAGL Championship on March 20 and ended the rest of the team’s season.

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Wildcats sweep NJIT on senior day

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, April 1, 2021

DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire (UNH) women’s volleyball team (7-3) dominated on senior day winning easily against the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Highlanders (2-10). The Wildcats celebrated senior day cruising to a 3-0 win on the back of the only senior on the team, setter Emma Patlovich. She was honored prior to the game with flowers and applause from teammates before setting a season-high for service aces with four. Patlovich set up teammates for easy kills all afternoon garnering 30 assists and she wasn’t shy to dive on the floor, shown by her five digs.

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Wildcats jump to No. 12 after 4-0 win over Hartford

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, March 31, 2021

DURHAM, N.H. – No. 14 University of New Hampshire (UNH) men’s soccer (4-0-1, 3-0-1) returned home to Wildcat Stadium on Friday where they dominated the Hartford Hawks (2-1-0, 2-1-0) in a 4-0 victory. However, the win didn’t come without a cost as junior captain Jonny Wolf left the game early with what appeared to be a knee injury.

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Wildcats fall short at UMass Lowell behind four goals from Pratt

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 30, 2021

LOWELL, MASS. — University of New Hampshire (UNH) lacrosse (2-4, 1-3) traveled to UMass Lowell (3-4, 2-2) this past Saturday and returned home with a loss. What looked like a fresh start for the Wildcats last week in their overtime win, was soon shut down when they lost 16-14 at the hands of the River Hawks.

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Sheppard’s career-high nine saves not enough in 1-0 loss as Binghamton

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 30, 2021

VESTAL, N.Y. — University of New Hampshire (UNH) women's soccer (5-2, 2-2) remained winless on the road and fell 1-0 to Binghamton University (2-1, 2-1) on Sunday. Junior goalkeeper Cat Sheppard made nine saves, including one on a penalty kick, but her outstanding performance wasn't enough to keep the 'Cats from their second defeat on the season.

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UNH football COVID-19 update

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 30, 2021

DURHAM, N.H. – After coming up just short in a 24-20 loss at home against UAlbany (1-2), the No. 24 University of New Hampshire (UNH) Wildcats (0-1) had their following two games postponed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns within the UNH program. The Wildcats were set to host No. 11 Delaware (2-0) at home in week two and go on the road to No. 16 Villanova (1-1) in week three. They now look ahead to their trip to No. 18 Rhode Island (2-0) on April 3.

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Wildcats win three straight against Binghamton and UMBC

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The University of New Hampshire volleyball (5-4) faced off against the UMBC (8-3) and Binghamton (0-9) over the weekend. The Wildcats came away from the weekend 3-1 and had head coach Christopher Feliciano feeling confident after three straight wins.

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Leonard’s game-winner gets Wildcats back on track

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 30, 2021

DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire (2-3, 1-2) hosted UMBC (2-3, 1-2) at Wildcat Stadium this past Saturday. This rollercoaster ride of a game ended in overtime when fifth-year captain Rylee Leonard scored the game-winning goal to make it a final score of 14-13 in favor of the Wildcats.

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No. 17 UNH remains undefeated at Stony Brook

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 23, 2021

STONY BROOK, N.Y. – No. 17 University of New Hampshire (UNH) men’s soccer (3-0-1, 2-0-1) traveled to New York to battle the Stony Brook Seawolves (1-3-1, 1-1-1). The Wildcats remained undefeated and took home a 2-1 victory.

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