UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL

ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL

Massachusetts Lowell operates 13 varsity sports from its Lowell, Massachusetts campus, which educates 16,797 students and was established in 1894. The River Hawks compete in the America East Conference, a mid-major collegiate athletic league featuring programs across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The university's athletic department oversees programs spanning both traditional team sports like baseball, basketball, and soccer alongside individual-focused disciplines including cross country, golf, tennis, and swimming & diving. With separate men's and women's rosters across most sports, Massachusetts Lowell maintains gender parity in its varsity offerings, fielding both men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, and soccer teams alongside men's baseball and women's softball and volleyball.

The River Hawks' athletic identity reflects their positioning as a comprehensive public research institution competing at the NCAA Division I level. Their presence in the America East Conference places them alongside established regional programs, with home venues across Lowell's campus supporting the 13 varsity teams. Women's sports represent seven of the thirteen varsity offerings, while men's programs account for six, creating a balanced competitive structure. Massachusetts Lowell's athletic website at goriverhawks.com serves as the central resource for schedules, rosters, and results across all 13 varsity sports.