The hounds of Huntington Avenue — all four winter teams — are in top form this season, and Northeastern’s women’s basketball squad is chasing the best single-season record (22-7) in program history, which is currently held by the team of 1984-85.

They currently sit at 13-4 with a CAA record of 3-3, and they’re on pace to match that record with 12 games remaining in the season, including five at home in Cabot Center.

At the forefront of the women’s success so far this season has been their ability to score in high volumes. Likewise, their prolific tenacity on the boards, both at the defensive and offensive ends of the court, has contributed to their strong start.

The Huskies, who have scored 69.5 points per game so far this season, are led by marquee shooter Jess Genco, who is in her senior year and is leading by example. The guard is averaging 19.4 points per game, while hitting at a 43.3 percent clip from the floor.

On Jan. 4, Genco knocked down her 246th career 3-pointer against Elon to break Northeastern’s all-time career record for most three-pointers by a single player. But she’s not the only reason for the team’s success.

The rebounding aspect of Northeastern’s game has proven strong. The Huskies currently average close to 39.5 boards per game, which is five more than their opponents average per game this season.

Their rebounding leaders are their two starting forwards. Senior Gabby Giacone and junior Ayanna Dublin are averaging 6.2 and 5.9 boards, respectively.

But it’s not just about the statistics when it comes to this team. The chemistry between the players is through the roof.

“We agreed on a saying before the season started, ‘1:14’,” head coach Kelly Cole said. “There are 14 girls on this team, and we require each player to bring their piece, and that’s what we’ve done up to this point this season.”

At 13-4, the team has matched the program’s best start in 36 years.

Giacone, who said she feels blessed to be a part of this team, is hopeful for this season, and she thinks this team is only scratching the surface of their full potential.

“We need to show our opponents that we’re a force to be reckoned with, and we know what we’re capable of,” Giacone said.

Cole said a major goal for the squad has been to limit teams to scoring under 60 points in each game. Though the team is conceding 64.2 points per game, they are not far off their goal. But Cole is convinced the players can achieve this goal if they stick to what they’re good at.

“In terms of defense we need to take a stand,” Cole said. “The girls enjoy pushing each other and this team really has a top-to-bottom culture.”

They took a trip to Spain back in August, where they competed against a couple of local teams in Valencia and Barcelona, winning both games. The visit proved fruitful as they were able to start training a whole month before other teams.

“Travelling the world and playing basketball are two of the things that I am most passionate about,” Dublin said. “Having the opportunity to go to Spain with our basketball team means the absolute world to me.”

One of the Huskies’ apparent weaknesses so far this season has been the squad’s record against CAA opponents (3-3). This included three consecutive losses, all coming at the hands of NU’s company near the top of the standings: James Madison, Towson and Drexel.

Junior guard Shannon Todd said the team has to focus to put themselves in a good position for March.

“We gotta keep moving forward, we can’t get complacent,” Todd said. “We’re really competitive and we’re gonna verse teams that are also going to be very competitive.”

The Huskies head into a two-week road stint for three games, first against Hofstra, then in Charleston, then rounding out the trip against North Carolina Wilmington before heading back to Boston.