Emily Rosenbluth | Sports Editor Flag football team lining up on the field./Photo by 'wirestock', licensed by Envato.com. Eastern Connecticut State University’s women’s flag football team faced UConn in its first scrimmage on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Mansfield Athletic Outdoor Complex. The Warriors fell to UConn, 15–6, but the event marked an important first experience for the team. The scrimmage allowed Eastern to take the field against another college program a

Emily Rosenbluth | Sports Editor Golfball placed on tee ready for tee off / Photo by 'amenic181', licensed by Envato.com. Eastern Connecticut State University’s men’s golf team delivered a huge performance on home turf Tuesday, finishing Day 1 of the 2026 Little East Conference (LEC) Championship in second place at Mohegan Sun Golf Club. Serving as tournament hosts, the Warriors put together a team score of 292 (+8) through the first 18 holes. That puts ECSU just five stroke

Will Trzaski | News Editor Eastern Connecticut State University will introduce varsity women’s flag football in the Spring of 2027, becoming the first NCAA Division III school in New England to offer the sport. The program, announced Sept. 14, will also be the first varsity women’s flag football team in the Little East Conference. Its arrival comes as the sport expands at the collegiate level and more schools establish opportunities for women to compete. According to Eas

Emily Rosenbluth | Sports Editor Soccer ball in a net on green field. / Photo by 'Wavebreakmedia', licensed by Envato.com. The Eastern Connecticut State University women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 tie against Western Connecticut State University on Oct. 7, 2026 at Rick McCarthy Field. Both teams competed throughout the game, with Eastern creating several scoring opportunities but ultimately settling for a tie. Eastern finished the game with 10 total shots, including six s

Emily Rosenbluth | Sports Editor Bright volleyball floating above the net indoors. / Photo by 'Maxxyustas', licensed by Envato.com. The Eastern Connecticut State University women’s volleyball team defeated VTSU Castleton 3–0 on October 2, 2026, at Geissler Gymnasium. The Warriors had a strong offensive and defensive performance throughout the match to earn the sweep. Eastern finished the match with 43 kills and a .203 team hitting percentage. The Warriors were able to get co

Emily Rosenbluth | Sports Position Two women preparing to play field hockey. / Photo by 'YuriArcursPeopleimages', licensed by Envato.com. Eastern Connecticut State University’s women’s field hockey team lost to Salve Regina University, 3-1, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Rick McCarthy Field in Mansfield. Salve Regina got off to a quick start, scoring two goals in the first quarter. Eastern had to play catch-up early, but the Warriors continued to look for chances to get

Emily Rosenbluth | Sports Editor Soccer ball leaning in goal net on field. / Photo by 'NomadSoul1', licensed by Envato.com. Eastern Connecticut State University’s men's soccer team celebrated their Senior Night with a 2-0 victory over Fisher College on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Rick McCarthy Field. The Warriors were able to give their seniors a memorable final home game while continuing their unbeaten streak to 6 games. Before the game, Eastern Connecticut honored 7 s

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com. When did you learn how to swim? I was four and at my local public swimming pool. I have two older brothers, and growing up, I wanted to do everything they did. At the time, I was jealous that they could go off freely to any area of the pool without my mom present. This moment of annoyance quickly began my journey with swimming, and it continued for sixteen years. Being a good

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com. The 2026 NFL Draft delivered as expected. From drama to bold decisions, the draft was a glimpse into the future of the league. During this three-day endeavor, teams are trying to grab elite talent while also adding players to help evolve the overall state of their teams. The first pick this year was predictable; Fernando Mendoza has been on people's minds since his perfect

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com. This past month, a new world record in the half-marathon was set. All the way in Beijing, China, a competitor was able to go an astounding 50-minute and 26-second half-marathon time. However, this competitor was not a human but a robot. China, over the last decade, has been the epicenter of robot technological advancements. On the flip side, as technological advancements beg

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Social media has been overrun by white and green color-themed posts. From what to wear videos to food reviews, people are obsessed with The Master’s. A humble tournament that began in 1934 has now become a coveted event where people buy for the chance to walk on the green grasses down in Augusta, Georgia. The tournament was created by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. Bobb

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . April 6th marked the final night of the March Madness 2026 season. This year's tournament was filled with heartbreak, roller coasters, and the occasional upset. For schools such as UConn, their luck ran short towards the end of the bracket. Both the men and women were able to cruise through the first couple of rounds. The women were heavily favored to win, as they had gone u

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . On Sunday night, the UConn men’s basketball team went up against the top-seeded Duke. It seems that everyone and their mother watched the vital moment that skyrocketed UConn to the final four. However, shots like these aren’t uncommon in the tournament, and oftentimes each year the tournament will have its “shot heard around the world”. The UConn game was almost over before i

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . At the conclusion of the second round of March Madness, it is clear to fans that once again this year wasn’t as easy to predict as originally thought. There were talks about this year being more consistent on the men’s side, higher-seeded teams were heavily favored to win, and their season stats reflected that. However, when it came down to it, they were outperformed. This o

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . One of the best times of the year is approaching quickly…March Madness. During this month-long stretch of games, a pivotal part is creating a bracket and watching it slowly fall apart from numerous different upsets each week. Each year, fans can create, share, and bet on as many brackets, predictions, or outcomes as their hearts desire. The challenging part is predicting whe

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . The winter 2026 Olympics were filled with many highs and lows for countries, fans, and athletes alike. The USA hockey team, especially, is walking away with two gold medals, one for the women's and one for the men's teams. For the men, this was a monumental moment, finally winning Olympic gold after a 46-year-long dry period. However, their win was quickly overshadowed by som

Kaitlyn Nielsen| Sports Editor Curling Stone. / Photo by ' akophotography ', licensed by Envato.com . With the end of the curling competition, Canada has sealed their win even in the face of controversy. The popularity of the sport of curling has increased over the years. This year's winter Olympics opened the eyes of many viewers to the holes in the rules and regulations within the sport. The basic foundation of curling relies on competitors to report their own fouls. Th

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . The wedding of a century. Now we aren’t talking about any A-list celebrity getting married, like Tom Holland or Zendaya. We are talking about the half-time wedding that occurred during Super Bowl Sixty. Bad Bunny's halftime performance was met with heavy controversy in the months leading up to the game. He faces constant hatred from many different groups due to his backgroun

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . The Winter Olympics are filled with high-intensity sports. Alpine skiing and snowboarding are just some of the sports that can go from fun to dangerous. Unfortunately, on February 8th, many fans just saw how quickly things can change for the worse. The Olympian involved in the accident was a women’s alpine ski racer, Lindsey Vonn. Vonn is an extremely talented athlete, and h

Kaitlyn Nielsen | Sports Editor Picture description. / Photo by 'username', licensed by Envato.com . Bridgerton didn’t just have Pall-Mall; the show also featured another popular sport present during the time. Pugilism, or more commonly known as Boxing. The sport was featured heavily in the first season, which is reflective of the time period during which the sport was most popular. Unlike Pall-Mall, the game of boxing was enjoyed by royalty and commoners alike. It’s imp