2016-17 America East Preview
Parity in America East increases with graduation of star players
Over the past four years, Stony Brook, Vermont and Albany have dominated the America East (AE). During that time, those three teams were responsible for every regular-season and conference title. This year,...
2016-17 America East Preview
Redshirt sophomore Jasmine Sina to make waves for Binghamton in return from season-ending injury
A season-ending injury is devastating for any athlete but Sina’s absence was also a huge blow to the team that she had led during the 2014-15 season. ...
2016-17 America East Preview
Maine prioritizes defensive improvement in 2016-17
Even before the season begins, the odds are stacked against the Maine Black Bears. After going 8-22 in 2015-16, the Black Bears were picked to finish last in the 2016-17 America East...
2016-17 America East Preview
Hartford will struggle to contend after loss of Pancake Thomas
On Hartford’s depth chart, there’s a glaring empty rectangle that needs to be filled. The Hawks’ former star guard senior Pancake Thomas was granted release to transfer in August to Western Kentucky....
2016-17 America East Preview
Under new coach, UMBC hopes to realize potential
The last time UMBC recorded a winning season was 2008. That year, the Retrievers finished atop the America East (AE) and won their first championship in program history. In the eight years...
2016-17 America East Preview
UMass Lowell remains motivated despite playoff ineligibility
Since transitioning from Division II to Division I and joining the America East (AE) Conference in 2013-14, UMass Lowell has exceeded expectations. The River Hawks were picked to finish last in their...
2016-17 America East Preview
Defending champions Stony Brook reload after loss of Jameel Warney
Just last season, Stony Brook enjoyed a 26-7 record, including a 14-2 mark in conference play. The Seawolves’ star big man, America East (AE) Player of the Year Jameel Warney, had his...
2016-17 America East Preview
Sophomore guard Rebecca Carmody to contribute on both sides of the ball
Carmody’s versatility, which allows her to play four positions, is what takes her game to the next level. ...
2016-17 America East Preview
New Hampshire looks to reach title game in 2016-17
Last season, for the second consecutive year, New Hampshire was eliminated in the semifinal round of the America East (AE) Tournament. This year the Wildcats want to finally take that next step...
2016-17 America East Preview
Small ball key for Albany in 2016-17
No Peter Hooley. No Evan Singletary. No conference title to defend. For the Albany men’s basketball team, the end of its 2015-16 campaign might have felt like the end of an era....