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Men's soccer outscored 10-1 against William & Mary, SMU

Men’s soccer outscored 10-1 against William & Mary, SMU

October 12, 2017
“We all know it has been a very difficult season,” head coach Chris Gbandi said. “But I think one win can change all that. You get a win in conference and all of a sudden morale is very high. We still have a chance to make it into the conference tournament, and right now that is our goal.”
Top line breaks through for women's hockey in win against BU

Top line breaks through for women’s hockey in win against BU

October 11, 2017
Prior to the game, the Huskies anticipated a high level of intensity, as it was the second game of a home-and-home series against their Hockey East foe and school rival. The game followed a theme of resiliency and firsts for NU, as four different players recorded either their first goals of the season or the first of their careers.
Column: In an NHL flooded with young stars, Sidney Crosby still reigns supreme

Column: In an NHL flooded with young stars, Sidney Crosby still reigns supreme

October 11, 2017
Crosby has been doing something incredible for over a decade now, and he’s shown no signs of slowing down. He’s the closest thing this era has had to a Gretzky or a Lemieux.
Swimming and diving team shines in win versus Wagner

Swimming and diving team shines in win versus Wagner

October 11, 2017
The Huskies’ new class of swimmers and divers lived up to their hype and performed well. First-years Klara Juliusson and Sabrina Chan each made meaningful contributions to the Huskies’ winning cause, with breaststroker Juliusson winning five events and Chan finishing second in three meter diving with a score of 247.05.
Men's soccer grinds through difficult stretch

Men’s soccer grinds through difficult stretch

October 5, 2017
“One of the things we preach is the fitness piece, and we came in during preseason in decent fitness,” Gbandi said. “I think the guys seem to be fine, we always push the pace during overtime. Usually with overtime games, a lot of times the guys are fading a little bit but we haven’t seen that.”
Boston Celtics v/s Washington Wizards April 11,  2011

Column: Celtics’ road to 60 wins

October 5, 2017
With seemingly every NBA team involved in a blockbuster trade this offseason and Nike now in charge of the NBA jerseys, we have officially stepped into a new era in the NBA. And it’s one that the Celtics are poised to take control of, which is why they will win 60 games during the 2017-2018 season, narrowly edging out the Cavaliers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Your eyes read that correctly.
Swimming and diving prepares for season with intrasquad meet

Swimming and diving prepares for season with intrasquad meet

October 5, 2017
Decked out in everything from face paint to trash bags, the team tapped into their less serious side during the meet as they encouraged their teammates from the pool deck while awaiting their event.
Hayley Masters poses with Bergkamen head coach Robert Bruns. Photo courtesy EC Bergkamen

Women’s hockey alum represents Huskies in German pros

October 5, 2017
“Throughout my years of elementary and even high school, when someone would ask, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ my answer was always the same — a hockey player,” Masters said in an email to The News.
Women’s volleyball preserves perfect record in conference

Women’s volleyball preserves perfect record in conference

October 4, 2017
Underdown was named CAA Player of the week for the second time in a row Monday, after totaling 13 kills against Delaware and 24 against Towson. The California native served over eight aces and compiled 16 digs over the course of the two matches as well.
Adam Gaudette and Dylan Sikura celebrate as the Huskies rolled over Prince Edward Island 9-1. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Huskies dominate exhibition game over Prince Edward Island

October 4, 2017
The Huskies’ eight-goal lead is a glimpse at the progress the hockey team has made over the years under Madigan, who brings decades of college and professional hockey experience to alma mater Northeastern.
Third-year forward Nicole Gorman takes a shot on goal in an earlier season match at the University of New Hampshire. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Huskies score back to back wins, remain undefeated in conference play

October 4, 2017
The Huskies notched their 12th consecutive home victory against the University of Delaware Thursday and capped off a strong week with a road win at James Madison University (JMU) on Sunday, bringing the Red and Black to a 9-4-1 record on the season.
Megan Barrett, left, celebrates her first career goal with Kristin Abreu. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Field hockey splits first CAA road trip

October 4, 2017
Despite splitting the weekend with a win over Towson and a loss at the hands of William & Mary, Northeastern had much to celebrate. Fourth-year forwards Kellie Stigas and Jamie Bartucca tallied new career bests and second-year midfielder Megan Barrett notched her first career goal.