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Rowing competes in Orange Challenge Cup

Rowing competes in Orange Challenge Cup

April 7, 2016
On a blustery Saturday morning, five collegiate rowing crews lined up to compete for the prestigious Orange Challenge Cup. The race is the oldest in women’s collegiate rowing, dating back to 1977. The Northeastern University (NU) Huskies claimed third on Saturday, as the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) earned the championship by a small margin in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Baseball heats up on cold weekend

Baseball heats up on cold weekend

April 7, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) baseball team endured a picked up a pair of wins over the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) amid snowy conditions at Friedman Diamond in Brookline this weekend before beating Harvard in the Beanpot semifinal.
Women row in first regatta of year

Women row in first regatta of year

March 31, 2016
In its first sprint of the spring season, the Northeastern University (NU) women’s rowing team competed against Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston University (BU) and Radcliffe (Harvard University women’s heavyweight team) in the Beanpot Regatta on the Charles River on March 26.
Men's crew prepares for spring

Men’s crew prepares for spring

March 31, 2016
The Northeastern University men’s crew team got back on the water last week after their week-long training camp in Sarasota, Fla. With the fall season finally over and the river thawed, the team is focused on the challenges ahead and is excited to see what the competition has in store as it gears up for the Burk Cup at University of Pennsylvania (Penn) this weekend.
Huskies drop two in opening series of conference play

Huskies drop two in opening series of conference play

March 31, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) baseball team’s first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) series wrapped up on Sunday, with NU losing two out of three games to the James Madison University (JMU) Dukes.
Bandwagon fans will come and go

Bandwagon fans will come and go

March 30, 2016
We all know the type. They’ve been a fan of a team “since the beginning.” They bleed the team’s colors, and they’ve been dedicated to watching every home game since they figured out how to use a TV. They even built a shrine to the star player in their basement closet that they pray to every full moon.
Men's hockey historic season ends

Men’s hockey historic season ends

March 30, 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 women's 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 NCAA's

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.