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The Huntington News

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Sophomore forward Juana Gonzalez-Peyru drives forward with the ball against William & Mary Oct. 4, 2024. The team conquered the College of Holy Cross 4-2 Sept. 7. File photo by Sydney Ciardi.

Field hockey continues to dominate with win over Holy Cross

Annie Jones, news staff September 8, 2025

The rainy weather didn’t stop Northeastern field hockey (3–0, 0–0 CAA) from clinching a 4–2 victory against the College of Holy Cross Crusaders (1–3, 0–0 Patriot League) at home Sep. 7. The wet pitch let the ball glide farther in a fast-paced, back-and-forth game,...

Senior libero Nadia Koanui bumps the ball to teammates in a matchup against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks Sept. 22, 2024. Koanui led the team in digs and aces during the Big Apple tournament Sept. 5 and 6. File photo by Sydney Ciardi.

Northeastern volleyball improves record at Big Apple Tournament

Cassandra Joyce, deputy sports editor September 8, 2025

Northeastern volleyball (4-2, 0-0 CAA) defeated the Columbia University Lions (0-3, 0-0 Ivy League) and the University of New Haven Chargers (1-3, 0-0 NEC) but lost to the Fordham University Rams (4-2, 0-0 Atlantic 10) at the Big Apple Tournament Sept. 5 and 6.  In its first...

Fraser Brown keeps ball away from defender against Campbell Sept. 7. Brown had three shots in Northeastern's 1-0 loss.

Northeastern men’s soccer downed by rival Boston College

Bailey Reynolds, news staff September 8, 2025

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (1-2-1, 0-1 CAA) lost to the cross-town rival Boston College Eagles 1-0 Sept. 2.  In the 10th minute, senior defender Rohin Kapila fouled senior midfielder Ask Ekeland inside the box, giving the Eagles a penalty kick. Ekeland netted the...

Former senior forward Emilia Adragna stands in front of the scoreboard, ready for action Oct. 4, 2024.  The Huskies defeated UMass Lowell Sept. 5 for their second consecutive win of the season.

Northeastern field hockey clinches second consecutive win

Elli Einset, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

Northeastern field hockey (2-0, 0-0 CAA) defeated the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks (1-2, 0-0 AE) 4-3 in its first away game of the season, marking the Huskies’ best start since the 2019 season.  The River Hawks struck first six minutes into the game with...

Athletes run towards the hurdles in a race at Boston University's Battle in Beantown Jan. 18. Four Huskies placed in the top 10 in the 3K.

Women’s cross country secures first victory of season

Siera Qosaj, deputy sports editor September 4, 2025

Northeastern’s women’s cross country team competed in its first meet of the season at the Suffolk Short Course Classic Aug. 30. The team kicked off its 2025 season with a strong performance at the meet, earning first place with 30 points, and four Huskies finished in the...

Anna-Kate Domingue runs on the field Oct. 4 2024. Domingue earned an assist in the match against Stonehill.

Northeastern field hockey defeats Stonehill in season opener

Cassandra Joyce, deputy sports editor August 30, 2025

Northeastern field hockey (1-0, 0-0 CAA) kicked off its season with a shutout win against the Stonehill College Skyhawks (0-1, 0-0 NEC) at home Aug. 29.  Junior midfielder and forward Alex Mega and freshman midfielder Jessica Garden each scored goals for the Huskies, while...

Senior defender Sabrina Araujo-Elorza runs on the field Oct. 27. The Huskies' match against the University of Rhode Island Aug. 21 ended in a draw.

Women’s soccer takes first season loss to Rhode Island

Elli Einset, sports editor August 22, 2025

Northeastern’s women’s soccer (0-1-1, 0-0 CAA) fell in its second game this season to the University of Rhode Island Rams (3-0, 0-0 A10) 1-0 Aug. 21.  The Rams took the lead early as sophomore forward Kaia Rice scored her first goal of the season a little over 90 seconds...

Northeastern women's soccer huddles together before the game Oct. 10, 2024. The team tied with Holy Cross Aug. 17 for their season opener.

Northeastern women’s soccer ties Holy Cross in season opener

Aoife Jeffries, news staff August 21, 2025

Northeastern women’s soccer tallied a frustrating, evenly matched 1-1 draw against the Holy Cross Crusaders Aug. 17. Following a weather-related cancellation of their opener against the Boston University Terriers Aug. 14, this match marked the Huskies’ first game of the 2025...