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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Claudia Soriano celebrates against UNH

Northeastern women’s basketball opens strong on the road

Dustin Birnbaum, news staff November 19, 2021

The Huskies faced their first opponent of the season Nov. 10 when they traveled to Worcester to square off against the Holy Cross Crusaders.  The Huskies, led by first-year head coach Bridgette Mitchell, immediately began firing on all cylinders. Right off the tip, senior...

Bridgette Mitchell will be the seventh head coach in Northeastern Womens Basketball history.

Bridgette Mitchell named NU women’s basketball head coach

Vitoria Poejo, sports editor April 20, 2021

Former Duke University basketball forward Bridgette Mitchell has been named head coach of the Northeastern women’s basketball program, according to an April 17 Northeastern Athletics brief.  The change in leadership comes after the university chose to not renew former head...

Women’s basketball builds momentum as CAA season continues

Women’s basketball builds momentum as CAA season continues

January 11, 2018
The Huskies have played well to start its CAA schedule, going 2-2 with wins against Towson University and at University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The team’s only in-conference losses thus far have come against Elon, the 2017 CAA champions, and James Madison, which has a 4-0 conference record.
Womens hoops ends season with quick tourney exit

Women’s hoops ends season with quick tourney exit

Charlie Wolfson March 17, 2017
Northeastern came into the game having won five of their previous six games while Drexel was sitting on a three game losing streak. The Dragons arrived at the tournament, though, with a 21-10 record including 11-7 within the CAA.
Womens hoops honors seniors Sally, Schnare

Women’s hoops honors seniors Sally, Schnare

Charlie Wolfson March 2, 2017
The win over Hofstra gave Northeastern a final record of 12-18, including 8-10 within the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
Unpredictable women’s hoops split two-game set

Unpredictable women’s hoops split two-game set

January 25, 2017
Among the key performers in the victory were junior guard Claudia Ortiz and junior forward Lauren Lassiter.
Womens basketball drops two

Women’s basketball drops two

January 19, 2017
Despite the inconsistent start to conference play, Cole is remaining calm entering the heart of the CAA season.
Column: Mid-major not a fitting title

Column: Mid-major not a fitting title

January 12, 2017
Northeastern proved that heart and determination often goes further than extravagant facilities and an impressive history.
Women’s basketball starts CAA play strong

Women’s basketball starts CAA play strong

January 11, 2017
The team closed out what was an ugly non-conference season, going 2-2 in their last four games.
Women’s hoops extends losing streak with loss at Cabot

Women’s hoops extends losing streak with loss at Cabot

December 11, 2016
The Northeastern women’s basketball team extended their losing streak to six games on Thursday, Dec. 1, with a 66-63 overtime loss at Solomon Court to the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Unlike the first five games in this skid, in which the Huskies lost by an average of 21.8 points, this one was close to the bitter end.
Womens hoops drops five straight

Women’s hoops drops five straight

December 1, 2016
After a 2-0 start to the season, the Northeastern women’s basketball team struggled through a five-game losing streak. This run, stretching from Nov. 21 to Nov. 26, included a home loss to St. Mary’s College, a loss at Quinnipiac University and losses to Stanford University, Purdue University and Wichita State University in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico.
Womens Basketball vs BU, 11/11

Women’s Basketball vs BU, 11/11

November 17, 2016

  Photos by Jerry Yu