Just Take A Minute: Feb. 9-13, 2009

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   Friday, Feb. 13

BUY TICKETS: Hockey Vs. N'Eastern (Fri.) | WBB Vs. Duquesne (Sat.)

Happy Friday The 13th! And, and early Happy Valentine's Day wish to everyone. Welcome back to Just Take A Minute. Lots of preview stories for the weekend edition as many UMass teams are in action. Friday night its hockey at home vs. No. 3 Northeastern. Saturday its the men's lacrosse season opener vs. Sacred Heart at 1p.m. at Garber Field. Later that day its women's basketball at Mullins vs. Duquesne. Saturday night the men's hoop squad plays at St. Bonaventure and the hockey squad plays at Northeastern. JTAM has info on all these teams along with some high praise from an ESPN college basketball analyst who think UMass can make noise in the A-10 Tournament.

If you were watching the wild end to the Temple-Saint Joseph's game on ESPN2 (The Owls held on 61-59), you heard ESPN's Hubert Davis say he thought five team could win the A-10 men's basketball tournament. In addition to frontrunners Xavier, Saint Joe's, Temple and Dayton, he cited UMass. Davis went on to talk about how much talent UMass has with Chris Lowe, Ricky Harris and Tony Gaffney. He talked about the transition with new coach Derek Kellogg and how the Minutemen may be primed for a long run in the A-10s.

The New York Post has a feature story on UMass' Chris Lowe who was solid in his final regular-season game in the New York metro area at Fordham on Wednesday night. Lowe needs eight assists to become the all-time UMass leader.

On the website College Chalk Talk there is a conversation with UMass star guard Ricky Harris.

The Daily Collegian has a preview of the men's hoop game at St. Bonaventure on Saturday night.

In the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Matt Vautour has this preview of the hockey game vs. the No. 3 Huskies.

Here is the USCHO.com's weekly look at Hockey East.

The Collegian takes a look at the men's lacrosse opener against Sacred Heart on Saturday at 1 p.m..

Two women's basketball stories from the Daily Collegian. First, a preview of the game vs. Duquesne and a sidebar on on some younger players stepping up.

The Daily Collegian has a preview of the women's tennis match vs. Albany.

UMassAthletics.com Feature To Check Out: Check out these great auctions for UMass items from the 1990s Celebration and a chance to experience a game with Matty G!

Don't miss this: Friday night the Mullins Center is the place to be for the UMass-Northeastern hockey game as the Minutemen look for a second win a row against the No. 3 team in the nation.

   Thursday, Feb. 12

BUY TICKETS: Hockey Vs. N'Eastern (Fri.) | WBB Vs. Duquesne (Sat.)

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What a Wednesday for UMass basketball! First, the Minutewomen pulled off the impressive upset win over A-10 power Temple in front of 3,781 screaming fans on Field Trip Day. Then in the evening, the Minutemen jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 91-68 win at Fordham. Be sure to join us at the Hangar tonight at 7 p.m. for the Bud Light UMass Basketball Show as both teams look back to great wins and ahead to Saturday's games. This JTAM is basketball focused but includes much more, with stories on women's lacrosse, skiing, and more!

The following media outlets had stories on men's basketball's huge 23 point win: Springfield Republican, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, WWLP TV, Daily Collegian, and International Herald Tribune.

Matt Vautour has this sidebar on the game focusing on senior Chris Lowe's final game in New York city.

While his UMass Minutemen were cruising to a win, Gary Forbes impressed with 22 points for the Tulsa 66ers in a 138-128 loss to the Colorado 14ers.

Check out these stories on women's basketball's upset win over Temple on Field Trip Day: Springfield Republican and Daily Collegian. The Collegian also has this sidebar of the team effort.

The women's lacrosse team fine tuned its game on Wednesday afternoon with an exhibition contest at Vermont. Check out this recap of the Minutewomen victory.

Congratulations to softball pitcher Brandice Balschmiter who was named an ESPN preseason All-American.

The ski team was in action last weekend, so check out this recap of action, which included considerable success from UMass skiers!

The Boston Globe has a look at Hockey East down the stretch, taking a lot at all 10 teams, including the Mass Attack.

The Collegian ran two pieces previewing hockey's weekend ahead: a preview and sidebar on the team's offensive struggles.

Be sure to catch the No. 1 star of the NHL last week Jon Quick tonight at 10:30 p.m. The former UMass All-American goalie will lead his Kings into a home matchup vs. Calgary. The game is scheduled to be streamed through Yahoo.com. Just click here and scroll down to the Calgary/L.A. game where there will be a "Watch Live" link.

UMassAthletics.com Feature To Check Out: Check out the photo gallery from the women's basketball Field Trip Day. Everyone had a great time, so nothing better to capture the moment than photos!

Don't miss this: Tonight at 7 p.m. at the Hangar is the Bud Light UMass Basketball Show. Be there for another great show, or listen in!

   Wednesday, Feb. 11

BUY TICKETS: WBB Vs. Temple (Wed.) | Hockey Vs. N'Eastern (Fri.)

Field Trip Day is here! At 11:45 a.m. today, the women's basketball team hosts A-10 rival Temple at the Mullins Center. 3,000 children from more than 30 area schools are expected to be on hand for what is sure to be a loud and raucous atmosphere. Prior to the game, the UMass Sports Luncheon takes place at an early 11 a.m. start in the Massachusetts Room at the Mullins Center. Hockey coach Toot Cahoom will speak and well as softball coach Elaine Sortino, who will award the Athlete of the Week to Brandice Balschmiter. Tonight, the men's team plays at Fordham at 7 p.m.

The Daily Collegian has a preview of the women's basketball game against Temple this morning. The paper also has a sidebar on what UMass needs to do to have a chance against the Owls, who have won four games in a row.

The softball team's rise in the polls is covered in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. UMass jumped from No. 24 to 18 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll and from unranked to No. 22 in the USA Today/National Fastpitch Coaches Association poll.

The Brockton Enterprise has a nice feature on UMass senior hockey star Cory Quirk, who's career with the Minutemen is winding down.

Jennifer Toland of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette has a story on track star Lisa Wilson in her column.

Here are preview of tonight's UMass-Fordham men's basketball game from the Bronx: Springfield Republican, Daily Hampshire Gazette and Daily Collegian.

The Collegian also has sidebar on what UMass needs to do be successful coming down the homstretch.

In the Berkshire Eagle, Howard Herman has a piece on the UMass men's basketball team and how this team is learning lessons in a tough season.

In the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Matt Vautour has a notebook on the Atlantic 10 focusing on Duquesne's rise.

Here's a feature on former UMass basketball player Tiki Mayben, who has been playing well with the Binghamton Bearcats in America East. He was named the league's player of the week last week.

The tennis team's 5-2 win over Boston University is mentioned in this round-up in the Springfield Republican.

The website Lax United has highlights of UMass men's lacrosse scrimmage with Army as well as an interview with coach Greg Cannella.

UMassAthletics.com Feature To Check Out: Field Trip Day is only a day away! There are many special surprises involved with that event. Click here for more information and to look ahead to other promotions set for the weeks ahead.

Don't miss this: Get out to the Mullins Center for a full day of events starting at 11 a.m. with the weekly UMass Sports Luncheon, being held in the Massachusetts Room today. After a morning meal, head down to the court for the UMass-Temple women's basketball game, which tips at 11:45 a.m. Its Field Trip Day so get ready for 3,000 or more screaming kids!

   Tuesday, Feb. 10

BUY TICKETS: WBB Vs. Temple (Wed.) | Hockey Vs. N'Eastern (Fri.)
Tuesday features one UMass team in action as the 3-0 tennis squad faces a challenge at defending America East Champion Boston University. The Bud Light UMass Hockey Show is set for tonight at 7 p.m. at the Hangar so be sure to stop by and hear Coach Cahoon preview the big home-and-home weekend with Northeastern (who lost in the Beanpot Finals on Monday night). This JTAM is highlighted by one of Cahoon's former players who received a prestigious National Hockey League honor on Monday.

Believe it or not, lacrosse season is here! The Minutemen open their season on Saturday vs. Sacred Heart at 1 p.m. On Monday, the USILA men's lacrosse poll was released and UMass comes in fourth in "Others Receiving Votes." Also of note, the two teams that the Minutemen beat in preseason exhibitions, Drexel and Army, are ahead of them in the others receiving votes category. UMass is set to play six teams currently in the top 20 this season: Syracuse (1), Georgetown (7), Hofstra (13), Brown (14), Loyola (17), and Albany (18) along with Penn State (RV), and Harvard (RV).

What a Saturday night for Mass Attack alums! Matt Anderson scored Chicago's first goal and assisted on the second (the eventual game-winning goal) in the Wolves' 2-1 win over Milwaukee. What made it extra special was that it was against the Admirals who feature two UMass alums, Mark Matheson and Stephen Werner. Anderson was named the game's first star.

How about UMass hockey alum Jon Quick? He was named the NHL's First Star of the Week on Monday after stopping 95 of 100 shots last week in leading the Los Angeles Kings to three straight road wins and to within three points of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Quick was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week earlier this season. The Canadian Press also has this feature story about Quick's emergence in the L.A. net.

The Daily Collegian has this article on men's basketball and its struggles down the stretch.

The Collegian also has this piece on the hockey team's inconsistencies.

Articles on women's tennis, skiing, and track can also be found in Tuesday's Collegian.

The Philadelphia Examiner has a recap of local college basketball, and includes a mention of Saint Joseph's and its win over the Minutemen on Sunday.

Don't miss this: Tonight at 7 p.m. at the Hangar is the Bud Light UMass Hockey Show. Be there for another great show, or listen in!

   Monday, Feb. 9

Welcome back to Just Take A Minute on Monday! Sunday was a great day for UMass fans and alums as close to 30 members of the 1990s men's basketball decade were on hand for their celebration as part of the 100 Seasons Of UMass Basketball. The biggest ovations came for Edgar Padilla, Dana Dingle and Mike Williams. JTAM has stories on the men's hoop loss to Saint Joseph's as well as hockey's defeats to Boston College and UMass Lowell this weekend. The softball team opened the year with a 4-1 weekend down in Boca Raton keyed by a 1-0 win over No. 5 Michigan.

Here are stories on the players from the 1990s Celebration on Sunday. Ron Chimelis has a great story on many of the legends who returned the Mullins Center for Sunday's celebration. The story focuses on Mike Williams and many of the other greats. UMass alum Dan Duggan filed this story in the Boston Herald. Howard Herman had this look in the Berkshire Eagle focusing on Tyrone Weeks.

Check out the various game recaps on UMass' loss to Saint Joseph's: Boston Globe, Springfield Republican, Boston Herald, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Worcster Telegram & Gazette, Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily Collegian, Associated Press, WWLP TV (with video) and NECN (with video).

Here are some notebooks on the men's basketball game: Springfield Republican.

Here's the weekly men's basketball Atlantic 10 Notebook from the league as featured on scout.com.

Zack Simmons was featured in Saturday's Boston Herald as the UMass alum and New England Revolution Rookie Hopes To Make His Case. The story focuses on Simmons acceptance to Yale Law School, yet deferring to play professional soccer. He is currently listed as 3rd on the Revs' depth chart in goal as preseason training camp is underway.

The UMass softball went 4-1 at the FAU Kickoff Classic to post its best start since 1987 including a win over No. 5 Michigan. Springfield Republican and Daily Collegian have coverage.

Here is coverage of the hockey team's weekend in the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Springfield Republican, Daily Collegian and WWLP TV.

UMass alum Jeff Howe wrote a great feature over the weekend for InsideCollegeHockey.com on head coach Don "Toot" Cahoon, his recruiting success over the years, and the impact of players like Thomas Pock, Greg Mauldin, Jon Quick, James Marcou, and Casey Wellman. "We're a much different program, just as a result of growth and development," Cahoon said of the comparison between 2000 and 2009. "We still have some elite players, but the strength of this program has been built from the bottom up where we're just deeper, more solid, from our fourth line through our third line, from our seventh or eighth defenseman right through our fourth defenseman. We're much better at that end. What we need to do is be able to find a couple more spectacular players that can take us over the top."

The Daily Collegian also has coverage of the women's basketball loss at Dayton on Saturday.

The men's lacrosse was victorious in its final preseason scrimmage taking down Army, here is a recap from the Daily Collegian.

The Daily Collegian has coverage of the tennis team's 6-1 win over Fordham on Sunday.

UMassAthletics.com Feature To Check Out:: Check out the photo gallery from Sunday's 1990s Celebration You can purchase photos from the event.

Don't miss this: Derek Kellogg will have his weekly Atlantic 10 Teleconference on Monday morning. Look for the announcement of the UMass Athlete of the Week and other conference honors during the day.

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