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Field Hockey

Mak Graves keeps her eyes on the ball, trying to hold possession over the Tribe Oct. 4. The Husky notched Northeastern’s fourth and final goal of the game.

Northeastern field hockey records first CAA win of the season against William & Mary

Grace Cargill, news staff October 7, 2024

Northeastern field hockey (5-6, 1-1 CAA) concluded their homestand on a strong note against William & Mary (0-11, 0-2 CAA) Oct. 4, delivering a 4-1 win against the Tribe at Dedham Field. This victory marked the Huskies’ first conference win of the season, propelled by graduate...

Captain Lauren Rowe maintains possession of the ball Sept. 22. She notched three goals against UMass Lowell Sept. 29, getting named CAA Player of the Week.

Northeastern field hockey clinches 6-3 victory against UMass Lowell

Grace Cargill, news staff October 2, 2024

Northeastern field hockey (4-6, 0-1 CAA) was ready to bounce back against University of Massachusetts at Lowell (4-5, 0-1 AE) after a 3-2 overtime loss Sept. 22. The Huskies overtook the River Hawks in an astonishing 6-3 victory Sept. 29 at Dedham Field, with graduate student...

Graduate midfielder Mak Graves maintains possession of the ball against Holy Cross Sept. 15. The Huskies tallied 15 shots in the game, including nine shots on goal. Photo courtesy Lucas Wessel.

Northeastern field hockey beats Holy Cross, Emmy Stubbs becomes first player to secure two goals in a single game this season

Grace Cargill, news staff September 19, 2024

Northeastern field hockey (3-4, 0-0 CAA) emerged triumphant over the Holy Cross Crusaders (3-2, 0-0 Patriot) Sept. 15 in Worcester, Mass. In a 2-1 win, the Huskies fought hard in the final game before league play begins Sept. 20th.  The Huskies started off strong when senior...

Lauren Rowe takes a shot from inside the shooting circle. She was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year Nov. 2.

Lauren Rowe’s indelible impact on the Huskies field hockey team

Juliette Piovoso, news staff November 10, 2023

Trekking to her brother’s field hockey games every Sunday morning proved to be an unexpected pleasure for 8-year-old Lauren Rowe.  Amidst the cheering crowds, the pulsating field and the unmistakable sound of sticks smacking the ball, young Rowe found herself entirely captivated...

Northeastern field hockey coaches Pam Spuehler (center), Colin Clarke (right) and Cheri Schulz stand on the sidelines at Dedham Field. The Huskies saw a complete turnover of coaching staff during the 2023 offseason.

Coaching changes give Northeastern field hockey a clean slate

Esha Minhas, news staff October 9, 2023

Over the last few seasons, Northeastern’s field hockey team has had a disappointing track record, ending 5-14 in 2022 and 7-12 in 2021. However, this past offseason, the promotion of Pam Spuehler to head coach and the additions of Colin Clarke as associate head coach and Cheri...

The women's field hockey team huddles together on the field.

Women’s field hockey turns around rocky start to finish at the CAA championships

Lauren Thomas, news staff February 17, 2022

Despite starting its season with a losing record, the Northeastern University women’s field hockey team pushed its way to the CAA Championship game Nov. 5.  After COVID-19 hindered last season and caused many games to be canceled and players to sit out, the women’s field...