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Sports

Mens hockey falls in Beanpot semis

Men’s hockey falls in Beanpot semis

February 4, 2016
The surging Northeastern men’s ice hockey team finally cooled off after falling 3-1 to Boston University (BU) in the Beanpot semifinals on Monday night.
Huskies fall short in historic game

Huskies fall short in historic game

January 28, 2016
After spending most of last year near the top of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) standings, the Northeastern men’s basketball team finds itself in unfamiliar territory. Back-to-back home losses have the Huskies at the seventh spot in the polls with a 4-4 conference record.
Womens basketball drops two contests

Women’s basketball drops two contests

January 28, 2016
Hampered by injuries and bad weather, the rocky season for Northeastern University (NU) women’s basketball continued last weekend.
Celtics still contenders in the East

Celtics still contenders in the East

January 28, 2016
With a little over half of the NBA season in the books and All-Star weekend just a few weeks away, the Celtics have put themselves in a pristine position to close out the season. Celtics fans have had plenty to cheer about this year, and if taking the then-undefeated Warriors to double overtime is a testament, they’re doing far better than expected.
NU shines in Donahue games

NU shines in Donahue games

January 28, 2016
It was another great outing for the Northeastern University (NU) track and field programs.
Mens hockey keeps rolling, sweep Merrimack

Men’s hockey keeps rolling, sweep Merrimack

January 28, 2016
The Northeastern men’s hockey team (9-12-4, 4-8-3 Hockey East) added to its unbeaten streak last weekend with a two-game sweep of the Merrimack Warriors. The Huskies have now won six straight games and have not lost since Dec. 6.
Huskies place second in Dartmouth Inivitational

Huskies place second in Dartmouth Inivitational

January 28, 2016
The Northeastern women’s swimming and diving team earned a second place finish at the Dartmouth College Invitational last weekend.
Defense drives Huskies win streak to 11

Defense drives Huskies win streak to 11

January 28, 2016
Just like Spinal Tap’s amps, the Northeastern University (NU) women’s ice hockey team’s winning streak goes to 11.
Roller coaster season continues for womens hoops

Roller coaster season continues for women’s hoops

January 21, 2016
The inconsistency that has plagued the Northeastern University (NU) women’s basketball team all season was on full display last weekend.
Gbandi signs on to lead mens soccer

Gbandi signs on to lead men’s soccer

January 21, 2016
After head coach Brian Ainscough stepped down in November following a disappointing 3-12-2 season, the Northeastern University (NU) men’s soccer team began its search for a new face to guide the squad. After months of deliberation, the team decided on its man: Chris Gbandi.
Alex Frandsen, Sports Columnist

Save the NFL by tuning out

January 21, 2016
Two weeks ago, we saw the NFL at its nastiest.
Huskies swim past opponents

Huskies swim past opponents

January 21, 2016
The Northeastern swimming and diving team embarked on its annual training trip, travelling to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico on Dec. 27, hoping to use this as a chance to hone their skills for the rest of the season while enjoying an escape from the Boston winter. A photo blog of the trip can be found here.