The UMass Minutemen defeated the NJIT Highlanders 18–14 on February 21, 2026, at Lubetkin Field in Newark, NJ. New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics +1 Game Highlights & Key Performers
UMass Comeback: After falling behind 3–0 early in the first quarter, UMass responded with a dominant second quarter, outscoring NJIT 7–4 to take control of the game.
Jack Turowsky (UMass): Led the offensive attack with a game-high 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists).
Dylan Johnson (UMass): Recorded his first career collegiate hat trick, extending his scoring streak to four games.
NJIT Offensive Leaders: Blake Piscitiello also tallied 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists), while Wyatt Viste added a hat trick for the Highlanders.
Defensive Effort: UMass's Zach Auble matched his career high with 4 caused turnovers and 4 ground balls.
UMass upended Brown 11–8 on February 25, 2026, at Stevenson-Pincince Field in Providence, RI. The game was defined by a standout defensive performance from UMass goalkeeper Owen Salanger, who recorded 23 saves to stifle the Brown offense.
2026 Game Summary
UMass
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3
2
4
11
Brown
4
0
1
3
8
Key Highlights
Early Brown Surge: The Bears jumped out to a 4–1 lead in the first quarter with goals from Jeremy Hopsicker, Marcus Wertheim, and Jackson Wolfram.
UMass Response: UMass held Brown scoreless in the second quarter and went on a run to take a 5–4 lead by halftime, sparked by two goals from Dylan Johnson.
UMass: Dylan Johnson (4 goals), Charles Kurtz (3 goals/hat trick), and Robbie Granara (2 goals).
Brown: Jeremy Hopsicker led the Bears with a hat trick (3 goals), while Brady O'Kane added 2 goals and 2 assists.
Goaltending Duel: While Salanger's 23 saves were the story for UMass, Brown's Connor Foley also had a strong outing with 16 saves.
Special Teams: Brown went 14-for-17 on clears, while UMass was 18-for-24
High Point University pulled off a significant upset by defeating No. 17 UMass 15–7 on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The game, played at High Point's Vert Stadium, served as the Atlantic 10 conference opener for both teams.
Game Summary
The contest was tightly contested for the first 20 minutes, with UMass briefly holding a 3–2 lead in the second quarter. However, High Point took control with a 6–0 run to close the first half, leading 8–3 at the break. The Panthers maintained their defensive intensity and efficient scoring throughout the second half to secure the win.
High Point (2-5)
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7
4
3
15
UMass (7-2)
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2
2
2
7
Top Performers
High Point Panthers:
Carson Robins: Led all scorers with 4 goals.
Justin Wixted: Recorded a hat trick (3 goals) and 1 assist.
Ryan Hynes: Contributed 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists).
Luca Accardo: Dominated at the faceoff X, winning 11 faceoffs in the first half alone to provide crucial possessions.
UMASS
Robbie Granara: Led the team with a hat trick (3 goals).
Charles Kurtz: Added 1 goal and 2 assists.
Season Implications This victory was High Point's first conference win of the season (1–0 A-10) and their first victory against a ranked opponent this year. For UMass, the loss snapped a seven-game winning streak and marked their first defeat since their season opener.
