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Nicholas Pisciotta participates in the weight throw Feb. 15. He recorded a new personal best in the men’s weight throw, winning the event at 19.20 meters.

Northeastern track and field competes in its final three meets as CAA Championships approach

Aoife Jeffries, news staff February 20, 2025

The Northeastern track and field team took on their last three meets of the indoor season Feb. 14 and 15. The Boston College Eagle Elite Invitational took place Feb. 14, the MIT Gordon Invitational Feb. 15 and the Valentine Invitational spanned both days. With multiple new personal...

Pe Benito dances on the field at Lincoln Financial Field. Pe Benito grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey before attending Northeastern. Photo courtesy Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Garfinkel.

Q&A: Northeastern to New Orleans: Chelsea Pe Benito’s journey from being a Northeastern dancer to a cheerleader for the Super Bowl champions

Elli Einset, sports editor February 19, 2025

Former Northeastern dance team captain Chelsea Pe Benito ‘19 cheered on the Caesars Superdome sideline as the Philadelphia Eagles dominated in the 2025 Super Bowl Feb. 9, her first time taking the Super Bowl stage. In an interview with The Huntington News, Pe Benito reflected...

María Sánchez Pitarch moves to score. Northeastern took home its first conference win against Hofstra Feb. 16.

Women’s basketball wins thriller against Hofstra for first home, conference win of season

Cassandra Joyce, news staff February 18, 2025

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (2-20, 1-12 CAA) secured a comeback win against the Hofstra University Pride (9-15, 4-9 CAA) Feb. 16 for their first conference and home win of the season, 61-51.  The Huskies were led in scoring by redshirt sophomore guard Abby...

Lisa Jönsson celebrates after a Husky goal. The Huskies split a valuable weekend with their cross-town rival.

‘We’re going to play a little desperate now’: Northeastern women’s hockey splits valuable weekend with BC

Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor February 17, 2025

No. 15 Northeastern women’s hockey (19-12-1, 14-10-1 HE) took on the crosstown rival Boston College Eagles (19-12-1, 15-9-1 HE) for a tense, back-and-forth split weekend Feb. 14 and 16.  The teams were 1-1 in conference play going into the matchup, their last meeting being...

Ahbishek Narang, Taylor McMordie, Immanuel Mensah, coach George Panagiotakopoulos, Sarah Rescsanski, Sam Walker and Brian Meagher (left to right) stand for a photo. ECTC selected the six Northeastern team members for its All-star team. Photo courtesy Sam Walker.

Northeastern’s six taekwondo All-Stars are ready to take on the world

Alex Payá, news correspondent February 17, 2025

Northeastern’s dominance in taekwondo might fly under the radar during its practices at Squashbusters, but the club is leading regionally.  The Northeastern club taekwondo team has six All-Star athletes among its diverse competitive programs. From poomsae techniques to...

Rashad King dribbles the ball down the court Feb. 13. King earned 25 points in the Feb. 15 game.

Northeastern men’s basketball picks up 15th win of season against Stony Brook

Cassandra Joyce, news staff February 16, 2025

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (15-12, 7-7 CAA) beat the Stony Brook Seawolves (6-21, 2-12 CAA) 71-60 at Matthews Arena Feb. 15, bringing their conference record to .500.  Junior guard Rashad King was the top scorer of the game and tied for most rebounds for the...

Quinton Sigurdson greets his team Feb. 10. Siguardson had his first career start, shutout and assist Feb. 14.

Northeastern splits weekend against No. 16 UMass Lowell

Bailey Reynolds, news staff February 16, 2025

Looking to bounce back from a disappointing Beanpot tournament, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (10-15-3, 5-10-3 HE) split the weekend against the No. 13 University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks (15-11-3, 8-9-2 HE) Feb. 14 and 15.  Freshman goaltender Quentin Sigurdson...

Alexander Nwagha attempts to push the ball back into the basket. Nwagha had two steals and two blocks against the Campbell Camels Jan. 13.

Northeastern men’s basketball comes out on top against Campbell in teams’ first matchup of season

Valentina Swan, news correspondent February 15, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (14-12, 6-7 CAA) defeated Campbell University Fighting Camels (14-12, 9-4 CAA), on Feb. 13 67-58, ending the Camels’ seven-game win streak as the Huskies continue their up-and-down season. In their first matchup of the season, both teams came...

Rashad King looks down the court. King grew significantly in his average points per game going into the 2024-25 season.

How Rashad King became the crown jewel of Northeastern men’s basketball

Siera Qosaj, news staff February 14, 2025

Rashad King didn’t come into college as a star — he built himself into one.  King is Northeastern men’s basketball’s not-so-secret weapon this season. He leads the team in field goals, minutes played and free throws this season, standing at fifth in the CAA scorer...

Sprinters take off Jan. 18. Across the two meets Feb. 7 and Feb. 8, three Huskies broke school records and 11 set new personal bests.

Northeastern Track and Field breaks three school records at the Scarlet & White Invitational

Aoife Jeffries, news staff February 13, 2025

Northeastern track and field had a successful weekend at the Harvard Crimson Elite Feb. 7 and 8 and the Scarlet & White Invitational Feb. 8. Across the two meets, three Huskies broke school records and 11 set new personal bests. At the Harvard Crimson Elite, senior Paul...

A Husky tries to find the hoop Nov. 14. The Huskies fell short in every area of the Feb. 7 game.

Women’s basketball suffers losses in devastating weekend series

Cassandra Joyce, news staff February 12, 2025

Northeastern women’s basketball (1-19, 0-11 CAA) suffered back-to-back losses against the Campbell University Camels (14-9, 7-4 CAA), 81-41, and the College of Charleston Cougars (16-6, 7-4 CAA), 89-41.  The Feb. 7 game was the first meetup between the Camels and Huskies...

Brad Peterson celebrates with his teammates in a game the Huskies won last season against Boston College. Peterson hit 100 career goals last season. Photo courtesy Mika Podila.

Returning champions, Northeastern Club Lacrosse gears up for competitive 2025 season after turnover

Isabelle Warren, news correspondent February 12, 2025

Northeastern's men’s club lacrosse team won’t waste any time reclaiming a consecutive championship this season. Coming off a Continental Lacrosse Conference championship in 2024, Northeastern men’s club lacrosse has stayed focused in their off-season and are ready for...