Yet another week down, and still we are left without sports at UMass Boston. Now it looks like there is a very good chance we will be left without sports for the spring semester. So to fill that void, I thought I would take a look back at how our fall sports teams were doing last year up to this point (Oct. 22).
Men’s Soccer
At this point last year, UMass Boston’s men’s soccer was having a tremendous season going 11–2–2. The Beacon’s had some important conference victories against teams like, Castleton University, UMass Dartmouth, University of Southern Maine and Rhode Island College. UMass Boston men’s soccer was well on its way to make some noise in the conference tournament. I expect that they will continue to find success in the Little East Conference once sports make a return.
Women’s Soccer
After taking a loss in their first match against Smith College, UMass Boston women’s soccer didn’t do too much losing as they ended up being 15–2 up to this point last year. The Beacons were dominant in conference matchups as they were 6–0 against LEC opponents up to this point last year. UMass Boston was well on their way for a historic season at this point last year and I expect them to be equally as dominant when sports makes its return to UMass Boston.
Men’s Cross Country
Last season up to this point, men’s cross country was struggling in their five meets they had competed in. UMass Boston failed to come in the top five of their meets that involved more than 8 teams. Although things weren’t going too hot for UMass Boston last year, I expect some improvement with the arrival of some fresh faces from the incoming freshman class and some improvement from the underclassmen.
Women’s Cross Country
Similar to men’s cross country, UMass Boston women’s cross country also struggled to place in the top five in any meet that involved more than five teams. However, every year there is room for improvement, and with an extra year for this group along with some fresh faces, this cross country team could look very different once sports makes a return.
Men’s Tennis
This point last season, UMass Boston men’s tennis was on track for a very good season as they had only recorded one loss. UMass Boston seemed well on their way to competing for a conference title. Although there was still a bit to go in the season at this point last year, the Beacons seemed primed for a great rest of their season which would resume in the spring.
Women’s Tennis
Last season, the UMass Boston women’s tennis team had an amazing season, finishing 14–2. The Beacons were dominant in the LEC as they finished 8–1 within their conference. However, the one game they did lose, unfortunately, was in the conference championship to Rhode Island College. I fully expect the UMass Boston women’s tennis team to make another push for a conference championship once sports return to UMass Boston.
Women’s Volleyball
Up to this point last year, the UMass Boston women’s volleyball team seemed to be struggling quite a bit. The Beacons were 7–16 a year ago; however they were doing well in the conference posting a 4–2 record in the LEC up to that point. With a little bit of time left in the regular season, the Beacons still had some time to make some noise in the LEC.
All in all, UMass Boston sports teams were doing pretty well up to this point last year. Hopefully we can see our favorite teams on campus make a return to play soon. It’s safe to say that college life with sports is much more enjoyable than college life without sports.