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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

Men’s Basketball

Collin Metcalf blocks an attempt by a La Salle Explorer Dec. 3. He earned his career high of six blocks against La Salle University.

Northeastern men’s basketball dominates over La Salle

Elli Einset, sports editor December 5, 2024

Northeastern’s men basketball (6-3,  0-0 CAA) dominated La Salle University Explorers (6-3, 0-0 Atlantic 10) Dec. 3, notching a 82-68 win.  The Huskies consistently had the lead over the La Salle Explorers, shutting down their opponents with an exception of La Salle guards...

Harold Woods jumps for the shot over Princeton Nov. 10. The Husky tallied a game-high 27 points in the matchup.

Northeastern men’s basketball takes its first loss at home opener

Elli Einset, news staff November 13, 2024

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (1-1, 0-0 CAA) narrowly fell to Princeton University (3-0, Ivy League 0-0) Nov. 10 after a tough battle, 79-76.  Princeton’s junior forward Caden Pierce tallied the opening point of the game off a free throw from a foul by junior...

Harold Woods jumps for the basket in a victory over Boston University Nov. 4. The Huskies finished 12-20 last season and are looking for redemption.

Northeastern men’s basketball is putting last season behind them

Elli Einset, news staff November 12, 2024

After a disappointing 12-20 record last season and the graduation of key players including Chris Doherty and Luka Sakota, Northeastern men’s basketball is back and ready to redeem themselves. As this season kicks into gear, the Huskies are focusing on accountability and putting...

LA Pratt dribbles the ball against Boston University Nov. 4. The junior transfer notched a game-high 24 points in the matchup.

Northeastern men’s basketball scrapes by, winning season opener against BU

Elli Einset, news staff November 7, 2024

Northeastern men’s basketball (1-0, 0-0 CAA) traveled across town Nov. 4 to play rival Boston University Terriers (0-1, 0-0 CAA), snatching a 80-73 victory for the Huskies in the season opener.  Northeastern and Boston University traditionally match up for the first game...

Nate Francois poses for a photo. The senior waked on to Northeastern men's basketball team this season after serving as team manager and competing for the club team. Photo courtesy Northeastern Athletics.

Nate Francois started on the club basketball team. Now, he takes on the D1 court.

Elli Einset, news staff October 15, 2024

All good things take time — and Northeastern basketball’s Nate Francois is a testament to that. The senior guard walked on to Northeastern’s Division I men’s basketball team prior to this season’s start in November after functioning as the team manager and playing for...

The Huskies group together during their game against Hampton Feb. 24. Northeastern finished the season with a 12-20 overall record.

Men’s Basketball: History repeats itself in CAA tournament as another disappointing season comes to a close

Sofia Garrett, deputy sports editor March 29, 2024

In the 2022-23 season, the Northeastern men's basketball team stumbled to a 10-20 overall record and a 6-12 conference finish, ranking 11th out of the 14 teams in the CAA. The Huskies were shut down in the second round of the CAA Men’s Basketball Championship by the Delaware...

Masai Troutman goes for a slam dunk in Thursday's 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 Huskies’ potent offensive game propelled them to shoot an impressive 17 of...

Graduate student forward Chris Doherty  goes for a layup. Doherty tallied 15 points in Thursday's 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 trip, the Huskies' offensive woes prevailed as they shot 10/31 from the...

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 with fouls, the Huskies set school records for 51 attempted free throws and...

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 Nov. 6.  After concluding the 2022-2023 season with a 10-20 overall...

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 their skills competitively, and another handful take the lessons they...

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 after Erdogan torched them with career highs in points and assists with 27...