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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Sports

Hockey’s Karlsson and Rawlings sign pro deals

August 1, 2013
With the start of a new college hockey season a few months away, Northeastern is sending one of its leaders to the rinks of the NHL.

Barbosa signs with Mariners, makes quick impact

August 1, 2013

By Jill Saftel, News Staff After a deep Colonial Athletic Association Tournament run, the Northeastern men's baseball team will be without one of its best for the 2014 season. Junior Aaron Barbosa signed a free-agent deal with the Seattle Mariners and was assigned to the Pulaski...

Men’s rowing excels at historic Henley Regatta

July 18, 2013

By Chris Judd, News Staff The Northeastern men's rowing team placed second in the Ladies' Challenge Plate at the Henley Royal Regatta in London from July 3 to July 7. The Huskies varsity eight became the fourth Northeastern crew to row in the finals of the Henley Regatta, and...

Women’s volleyball welcomes five-member freshman class

July 18, 2013

By Jill Saftel, News Staff Women's volleyball coach Ken Nichols was looking to fill a few holes with his 2013 recruiting class, but the class of five players, from across the country and beyond, all bring bonuses to Cabot Center's Solomon Court. Some bring height, others experience,...

Coyne named to women’s ice hockey US National team

July 4, 2013
For any athlete, the ultimate goal is to compete at their sport's highest possible level. For a female ice hockey player, that level is representing one’s country on the international scene and for sophomore forward Kendall Coyne, she is seeing her dreams become a reality.

Women’s soccer welcoming 12 new players for 2013 season

June 20, 2013

By Jill Saftel, News Staff After a postseason nailbiter against Hofstra University knocked the Northeastern women's soccer team out of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament on penalty kicks, the Huskies are ready to kick off the 2013 season with a large group of incoming...

Rugby brings home hardware from Collegiate Rugby Championship

June 20, 2013

By Chris Judd, News Staff While a trip to the high-profile Collegiate Rugby Championship in Philadelphia was exciting for the Northeastern rugby team, it was all made sweeter when the team came away with a victory in the Bowl Division, the Championship's second-highest division....

Despite odds, baseball had strong showing in playoffs

June 6, 2013
Chosen to finish last in the preseason polls, the Northeastern baseball team wasn't supposed to make it to the Colonial Athletic Association Championship tournament in Harrisonburg, Va.

Women’s lacrosse places 15th at nationals

June 6, 2013
Although they may not receive the same attention as varsity-level sports, club teams sometimes compete on a national scale. A recent example of this is the Northeastern women's club lacrosse team, which headed to nationals in Colorado to compete on the big stage.

Pitchers helped earn wins this season

June 6, 2013
This season, much of the Northeastern baseball team's success came from its pitching. The Huskies finished the season with a 3.62 ERA overall, second in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) behind the College of William & Mary's 3.60. The Huskies also gave up the fewest number of hits (421), runs (217) and earned runs (184).

Huskies snag fourth in IRA National tournament

June 6, 2013
The Northeastern University men's rowing team came in fourth in the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National tournament this weekend. They were one of four teams to place at least three crews in the grand finals.

Runner Jenkins advances to NCAA Championships

June 6, 2013
Distance runner Eric Jenkins was the sole member of the Northeastern track and field team to advance from the NCAA East Preliminary Round in Greensboro, N.C May 25.