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Massachusetts Men’s Lacrosse Secures First Win Of 2024, 10-7, Over UMass Lowell – University of Massachusetts Athletics
AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts men’s lacrosse team earned its first win of the 2024 with a 10-7 victory over in-state foe UMass Lowell at Garber Field on Saturday afternoon. The Gorillas move to 1-1 while the River Hawks drop to 0-2.
Mason Bregman led UMass offensively, netting a pair of goals and assisting another while Matt Knote made 10 saves to backstop the defense. Mike Tobin scored his first two goals of the season, while Matthew Cargiulo and Caelin Lewis both chipped in with two tallies each. Carter Castillo dished three assists and Charles Kurtz logged an assist for his first collegiate point.
Defensively Jack Wittmaack registered four caused turnovers and Owen Quinn picked up four ground balls. Over X, Caleb Hammett won 15-of-21 (71.4%) and corralled six ground balls.
Khairi Sears had a team-best three points for UMass Lowell with two goals and an assist and Riley Lawhorn and Johnny Soi registered two goals apiece.
The River Hawks began the contest with a 2-0 lead before Tobin put UMass on the board at the 6:09 mark. Lawhorn then converted on a man-up opportunity for UMass Lowell at 4:31 to regain a two-goal cushion before Bregman closed out the quarter with two scores to level things at 3-3.
Shane O’Leary opened the second quarter scoring to give the Gorillas their first lead of the day, which began a 4-1 run for UMass. Sears then brought the River Hawks back within a pair at the break with a goal in the final minute of the period.
The teams traded goals in the third and then UMass Lowell came within 8-7 of the Gorillas in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. That would be as close as the River Hawks would come, however, as the UMass defense held strong and Cargiulo and Lewis added some insurance at 11:13 and 6:06 respectively.
The Gorillas finished the day with a 40-38 edge in shots and won the ground ball battle, 32-26. Matt Knote registered 10 saves in the contest and Mark Pav had 13 for UMass Lowell.
UMass will be back in action on Tuesday, February 20, when the squad plays host to Marist at 3 p.m. on Garber Field.
One day before the Fourth of July, police in Yarmouth, Massachusetts say American flags were “ripped down” from a highway overpass that’s named after a two-time Purple Heart recipient.
Yarmouth police said an officer noticed the vandalism Friday on the Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr. Memorial Bridge over Route 6.
“The officer found American flags forcefully ripped from the fencing,” police said. “Their grommets had been torn out, and flags were ripped apart at the seams left hanging.”
Lance Cpl. William Joseph Donovan Jr., a Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School graduate, was awarded the Purple Heart twice for injuries sustained in Operation Enduring Freedom. After returning home, he died in a motorcycle crash at 27 years old.
Yarmouth police are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to contact them.
This isn’t the first time that flags on the bridge were damaged. Last summer, they were similarly torn down before being replaced in a rededication ceremony.
The community has already stepped up to restore the patriotic display that was vandalized on Friday.
State Rep. Steve Xiarhos of Barnstable, who lost his son Marine Cpl. Nick Xiarhos to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, said “Cape Cod sent a message tonight.”
“You can tear down flags, but you cannot tear down the spirit of this community. If anything, you made people stronger,” Xiarhos posted to Facebook. “You brought people together from all over Cape Cod, united by love of country and respect for those who have served.”
Lifeguards rescued a swimmer from the water at Houghton’s Pond in Milton, Massachusetts on Friday.
Massachusetts State Police confirmed they were called to the pond at 1 p.m. When they arrived, they found that lifeguards had pulled a swimmer from the water. The victim, who was conscious and alert, was taken to the hospital for further treatment.
This is the same place an 18-year-old swimmer died after he was pulled from the water last month.
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A Massachusetts city with one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities has imposed a temporary curfew ahead of Friday’s historic World Cup match between the West African nation and Argentina.
The curfew will be in effect in Brockton, just south of Boston, from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday.
City officials said the decision follows recent World Cup celebrations that led to dangerous and unlawful behavior.
“World Cup celebrations have resulted in incidents of reckless driving, illegal street gatherings, vandalism, assaults, fireworks violations, disorderly conduct and other criminal activities,” the city said.
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A Cape Verde fan attends the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match between Uruguay and Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami on June 21, 2026. (Craig Williamson/SNS Group)
Brockton is home to one of the largest Cape Verdean communities in the United States, with nearly one in four residents identifying as Cape Verdean, according to local outlet The Enterprise.
Friday’s match was expected to draw large celebrations, as the 2026 tournament marks the first time the African island nation has qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
Following previous World Cup matches, Brockton police said several people were injured in shootings that erupted during postgame celebrations, according to local outlet Boston 25 News — prompting city officials to impose the temporary curfew ahead of Friday’s matchup.
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A mural on the side of the Mayor Bill Carpenter Garage in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Oct. 8, 2020. (Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Under the curfew order, no one will be permitted to enter establishments serving alcohol after 7 p.m.
Patrons already inside will be allowed to remain until 10 p.m., but “last calls” for alcoholic beverages must end by 9:30 p.m.
The city said only limited exceptions to the curfew will be permitted.
Such cases include law enforcement officers and other first responders, individuals traveling directly to or from lawful employment, those seeking medical care, and those responding to emergencies.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates at the end of the World Cup Group H match against Uruguay in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 21, 2026. (Lynne Sladky/AP)
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Brockton officials described the measure as a public safety measure intended to preserve public order.
“The purpose of this curfew is to protect public safety, reduce criminal activity associated with post-match celebrations, and enable police, fire, and emergency personnel to effectively maintain order and respond to emergencies,” the city said.
“Residents and visitors are urged to celebrate responsibly, obey all laws, avoid unlawful gatherings, and cooperate with public safety officials to ensure that all World Cup celebrations remain peaceful and safe.”
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