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Men’s Basketball

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...

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 rolled to a 69-57 win over visiting College of William & Mary (10-19,...

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 the better team in Matthews Arena. “Tonight we had some open, makeable...

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 meetings, the Huskies struggled to keep up with the Cougars, who won 61-87.  Saturday...

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. A glaring 2-16 record in conference play was emblematic of the Huskies’...

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 CAA conference standings, in what has been a frustrating season for the...

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 Wilmington Seahawks (12-5 CAA), resulting in a 68-74 loss.  This marked...

Bill Coen on the sidelines. Photo courtesy of Sarah Olender.

On Bill Coen Night – Huskies Grind Out Victory

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff December 24, 2021

On a night to celebrate Bill Coen, the new winningest coach in program history, the Huskies (3-3) grinded out a win against bitter rival, Boston University (4-2). The game was a defensive slug-fest, and Northeastern escaped with a win, 49-48. The evening’s festivities...

Qurin Emanga in a game last season

Men’s Basketball Preview: A Return to Normalcy, but Questions Remain

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff November 9, 2021

After a season marred by uncertainty, fans and players alike can take a collective breath of fresh air when Northeastern men’s basketball returns next week. The Huskies are set to open up the season Nov. 9 on the road at Colgate University. Fans will finally return to Matthews...

The combination of team scoring and effective rebounding from Drexel ended Jahmyl Telfort and the Huskies' season Monday night.

Men’s basketball can’t keep up with Drexel, bow out of CAA tournament with semifinal loss

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor March 9, 2021

While freshman forward Jahmyl Telfort scored a career-high 30 points and sophomore guard Tyson Walker finished with 23, the Northeastern men’s basketball team ended their season with a 74-67 loss in the CAA semifinals to the Drexel Dragons. The No. 6 seed Dragons (11-7,...