This week on Sports Paws, Matt Flaherty and Ben Rickevicius take the desk to break down a big weekend of Bobcat basketball and ice hockey. Plus, men’s ice hockey beat reporter Ava Heaton joins to discuss the history and expectations of the upcoming Battle of Whitney Ave.
Sports Paws 2/2/26 | Big Basketball Matchups, Ice Hockey North Country Trip, Battle of Whitney Ave
February 6, 2026
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About the Contributors
Ben Rickevicius, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter
Ben Rickevicius is a graduate Sports Journalism student from East Granby, CT. He is a Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter. Ben served as Sports Director last year and was an Executive Producer of Sports Paws during the 2023-24 academic year. He has also beat reported field hockey, women’s basketball and baseball. He can also play guitar. You can find him on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram
Matthew Flaherty, Men’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
Matthew Flaherty is a first year Sports Communications major from Simsbury, Connecticut. He is a Men’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter. He has two dogs and is a big fan of Boston sports. You can find him on X.