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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Sports

Field hockey bounces back from loss with 2-1 road win

September 12, 2013
With lessons learned from the season’s first test against the nationally ranked Wildcats of Northwestern, the Northeastern field hockey team got back to its winning ways this past weekend. With goals from captains Lindsay Bennett and Caroline Judge, Northeastern held on for a 2-1 victory over Providence Sunday afternoon.

Cross country jumps start 2013 effort with pair of team wins

September 12, 2013
The Northeastern men’s and women’s cross country teams kicked off the fall season with a pair of team victories at the Nassaney Invitational in Smithfield, R.I. on Saturday.

Volleyball goes 2-1 at UConn Invitational

September 12, 2013
In most sports, the importance of maintaining a high energy level can be the difference between a win and a loss. For the Northeastern volleyball team, an energetic style of play has been a key part of this season’s game plan.

Column: Fall sports deserve fans’ attention

September 12, 2013
The end of summer and the start of the trudge through fall semester might have some students feeling down, but Northeastern has three great fall sports teams that all each have a shot at making deep runs in the conference and NCAA tournaments. That could brighten any Husky’s day.

Men’s soccer wins two straight in return to Parson’s field

September 12, 2013
Following a winless trip to North Carolina for the Nike Invitational, the Northeastern men’s soccer team returned to Brookline for a two-game home stand at Parsons Field, a pitch they haven’t lost on since Nov. 6, 2010. The Huskies proved successful in two challenging contests, extending their unbeaten streak in Brookline to 18-straight games.

Newcomers bolster XC talent

September 5, 2013
Following some drastic offseason changes, the Northeastern cross country teams are preparing to take on their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponents this fall.

Field hockey coping with loss of all-time leading scorer

September 5, 2013
As it is with many sports at the start of a new year, it’s easy to point out the things that are missing on the field hockey team.

Women’s soccer still searching for first win

September 5, 2013
With three exhibition and four regular-season games under their belt, head coach Tracey Leone and her women’s soccer team are still searching for their first win of the 2013 season.

Out of Bounds: Analyzing the Analysts

September 5, 2013

Tonight, the NFL season kicks off with a rematch of one of last year’s AFC Divisional Round games as the Baltimore Ravens travel to Denver to play the Broncos. Who has the edge in a matchup that pits the reigning Super Bowl Champions against a team that went 13-3 in 2012? As...

Men’s soccer ready to go following trip to NCAAs

September 5, 2013
As soon as the Northeastern men’s soccer team arrived back on campus to begin practicing for the 2013 season, it saw five of its players named to the All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) preseason teams.

Husky Sports 101: Where to cheer on NU athletics

September 5, 2013
Between freshmen donning red and black for the first time and seniors looking to spend their last fall semester in the stands at Parsons Field, it’s never too early or too late to become a Husky fanatic. And if students are left scratching their heads wondering where you can find Parsons Field, they need not worry. From where to watch, how to get there and what to expect, it’s all here.

Volleyball extends home win-streak to 20 with win over New Hampshire

September 5, 2013
After suffering three losses on a trip to Ohio for the Dayton Invitational, the Northeastern Volleyball team looked to get the start of their season back on track at Solomon Court.