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Mens hockey historic season ends

Men’s hockey historic season ends

March 31, 2016
One of the most memorable seasons in the history of the Northeastern University (NU) men’s hockey team came to a close last Friday as the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks downed the Huskies 6-2 in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Two NU athletes earn CAA honors

Two NU athletes earn CAA honors

March 30, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) men’s and women’s track programs took to Houston for the Rice University Lopez Classic over the weekend in their outdoor season debut.
Phillips named womens soccer coach

Phillips named women’s soccer coach

March 24, 2016
After six seasons serving on the coaching staff for the Northeastern University (NU) women’s soccer team, Ashley Phillips was named the fourth head coach in team history.
Pitching carries Huskies over Buffalo

Pitching carries Huskies over Buffalo

March 24, 2016
After a month of road games, the Northeastern University (NU) baseball team found its way back to Friedman Diamond, winning two of three games against the University of Buffalo Bulls.
Huskies crowned Hockey East champs, lock up bid to NCAAs

Huskies crowned Hockey East champs, lock up bid to NCAA’s

March 24, 2016
To most, the words of “All Hail Northeastern” are a mystery, and the tune itself holds little meaning. But as the pep band played while the Hockey East banner was hoisted into the rafters at TD Garden, the song took on new life.
Coyne wins Patty Kaz

Coyne wins Patty Kaz

March 23, 2016
Following an incredible senior campaign in which she potted 50 goals in 37 games and carried Northeastern University (NU) to its first ever NCAA tournament appearance, Kendall Coyne was honored with the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given annually to the top player in women’s college hockey.
Alex Frandsen, Editorial Columnist

Baseball needs to embrace bat flips

March 23, 2016
Bryce Harper drops bombs. It’s what he does. He hit 42 home runs last year, an impressive figure that becomes astonishing once you realize he is only 23 years old. But a couple of weeks ago, he dropped a different kind of bomb on the baseball world. In a profile written by ESPN’s Tim Keown, Harper came out and launched a full attack on the conservative nature of the game.
Huskies head to Garden after sweeping Irish

Huskies head to Garden after sweeping Irish

March 17, 2016
The Northeastern men’s hockey team (20-13-5) advanced to the Hockey East Semifinals after back-to-back sweeps over the University of Maine Black Bears and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Mens basketball falls short in conference tourney

Men’s basketball falls short in conference tourney

March 17, 2016
Bill Coen sat at the center of the podium at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, leaning slightly toward the microphone situated just a few inches in front of him.
Track and field finishes indoor season

Track and field finishes indoor season

March 17, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) men and women’s track and field teams concluded the indoor season on March 6 with two top-20 finishes and a new school record at Boston University’s Track and Tennis Center in the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
Huskies advance to CAA semis, fall to Drexel

Huskies advance to CAA semis, fall to Drexel

March 17, 2016
Last week, the Northeastern University (NU) women’s basketball team secured its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament win, upsetting No. 3 Hofstra University 65-54 after the Pride beat NU twice in the regular season.
Huskies season ends in NCAA tournament

Huskies season ends in NCAA tournament

March 17, 2016
A historic season has come to a heartbreaking end. The Northeastern University (NU) women’s hockey team had the best season in school history this year, winning a program-record 28 games and securing its first ever berth in the NCAA tournament.