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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Masai Troutman goes for a slam dunk in Thursdays game against Hofstra. The sophomore guard tallied five points in teh Huskies 71-68 win.

Northeastern rolls past Hofstra in first CAA win of the season

Juliette Piovoso, news staff January 16, 2024

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (7-10, 2-2 CAA) picked up a critical win at home Thursday, edging out the Hofstra Pride (8-9, 1-3 CAA) with a final score of 71-68.  In the first half, the...

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Graduate student forward Chris Doherty  goes for a layup. Doherty tallied 15 points in Thursdays game.

Northeastern basketball falls to Stony Brook in CAA opener

Juliette Piovoso, news staff January 9, 2024

The Northeastern men's basketball team (5-9, 0-1 CAA) fell to the Stony Brook Seawolves (8-6, 1-1 CAA), 62-53, at home Jan. 4 in its first conference game of the season.  Coming off a three-game road...

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Joe Pridgen takes the ball into the paint for Northeastern. Northeastern faced Old Dominion University Dec. 2 and came away with a win, 81-68.

Northeastern breaks school record in free throw attempts, besting Old Dominion University

Juliette Piovoso, news staff December 9, 2023

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (4-6) edged out Old Dominion University (3-5) at home Dec. 2, defeating the Monarchs 81-68 in a game that brought a flurry of intense play. In a game riddled...

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Senior forward Alexander Nwagha slams the ball into the net. Last season, Nwagha led the Huskies in blocks (22) and was tied for second in steals (20).

Doherty, Pridgen share thoughts on upcoming basketball season

Juliette Piovoso, news staff November 6, 2023

The Northeastern men’s basketball team graced the hardwood in a practice scrimmage Nov. 3, marking the eagerly awaited commencement of their season as they prepare to face off against Boston University...

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Men’s basketball assistant coach Joel Smith watches the Huskies from the sidelines. After four standout years as a Husky from 2009-2013, Smith played professionally and eventually returned to Northeastern as a coach in 2021. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce/Northeastern Athletics.

‘It feels like yesterday’: Alumni of Northeastern Athletics return as coaches to inspire the next generation

Sarah Popeck, news staff October 31, 2023

For many student-athletes, their sports career ends when they walk the stage at graduation, but that’s not always the case — a select few get the incredible opportunity to play professionally and showcase...

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Graduate student guard JaMiya Braxton lunges into the air to make a shot in a CAA Quarterfinals match against Stony Brook March 10. Braxton knocked in 14 points against the Seawolves.

Women’s basketball led by Erdogan’s career night in CAA quarterfinal win over Stony Brook

Eamonn Ryan, news staff March 11, 2023

When Northeastern junior guard Derin Erdogan is knocking down half court shots in warmups, opposing teams should be scared. The sixth-seeded Stony Brook Seawolves (18-13, 11-7 CAA) had plenty to fear...

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Junior guard Jahmyl Telfort dribbles the ball up the court. Telfort led the Husky effort against the Tribe Saturday afternoon with 28 points.

Telfort shines, but total team effort lifts men’s basketball over William & Mary

Eamonn Ryan, News staff February 18, 2023

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (10-17, 6-10 CAA) must love home cooking, or at least playing in the historic Matthews Arena.  The Huskies got off to a hot start and never looked back as they...

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Jahmyl Telfort goes for a three-pointer in a game against Hofstra. The Huskies fell to the Pride 72-53 Wednesday night.

Men’s basketball can’t keep up with Hofstra, lose 72-53

Eamonn Ryan, news staff February 9, 2023

There wasn’t any one negative to pinpoint about the Northeastern men’s basketball team’s 72-53 loss to Hofstra (18-8, 11-2 CAA) on Wednesday evening. The Huskies (8-15, 4-8 CAA) just weren’t...

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Redshirt senior Chris Doherty goes for a layup while two Cougars try to block him. Doherty tallied 11 points in Saturday’s game, the most of any player on Northeastern’s team.

Northeastern men’s basketball falls to College of Charleston at home

Emily Chung, news correspondent January 25, 2023

Saturday afternoon, the Northeastern Huskies (8-11, 4-4) and the No. 18 Charleston Cougars (21-1, 9-0) faced off for the 21st time in program history. Though Northeastern had won five of the last seven...

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Northeastern University men’s basketball team finished with a 9-20 regular season record and last-place CAA conference finish.

Men’s basketball: 2021-2022 season leaves more questions than answers

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff March 28, 2022

After going 10-9 in the 2020-2021 COVID-19-shortened season, the Northeastern University men’s basketball team stumbled to a 9-20 regular season record and last-place CAA conference finish this year....

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The Northeastern University Huskies fell to the Elon University Phoenix.

NU men’s basketball drops regular season finale, finishes last in conference

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff March 10, 2022

The Northeastern University Huskies (8-21 CAA) fell to the Elon University Phoenix (10-21 CAA) 54-67 in the Feb. 26 regular season finale. The loss solidified the Huskies’ position at the bottom of the...

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The Huskies huddle together on the court.

Huskies falter late, remain winless in conference play

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff February 2, 2022

Despite leading for most of the game, the Northeastern University men’s basketball team (6-15 CAA), the Huskies, faltered late, unable to stop a late run from the surging University of North Carolina...

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