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Huskies fall to BC for second straight game

Huskies fall to BC for second straight game

February 18, 2016
After licking their wounds and icing their bruises from a tough loss on Tuesday, the Northeastern University (NU) women’s hockey team got back on the saddle Friday afternoon, looking to get revenge in Chestnut Hill.
Track and field competitors come away with 28 personal bests

Track and field competitors come away with 28 personal bests

February 18, 2016
With the New England Championships looming, the Northeastern University (NU) men’s and women’s track and field programs kept their focus on Friday and Saturday at the Boston University (BU) David Hermery Valentine Invite.
DeFreese gets women's hoops back on track with two road wins

DeFreese gets women’s hoops back on track with two road wins

February 18, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) women’s basketball team capitalized on the road over the weekend, winning back-to-back games for the first time since early December.
Alex Frandsen, Sports Columnist

NBA all star game needs revamping

February 18, 2016
Every Adam Sandler movie backward. An intellectual discussion about life’s meaning between Tila Tequila and Kim Kardashian. A lightbulb for the full duration of its lifespan.
Huskies end skid, pick up two conference wins

Huskies end skid, pick up two conference wins

February 18, 2016
It was a rare sight: Northeastern University (NU) men’s basketball players smiling at the post-game press conference at Matthews Arena. Players rarely attend the presser if the Huskies lose, and NU hadn’t earned a home victory since early January.
Huskies shine in Boston meets

Huskies shine in Boston meets

February 11, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) men’s and women’s track and field teams began the February portion of their schedule with two meets in two days – Friday at Harvard University and Saturday at Boston University.
Lanker leads swim team to success

Lanker leads swim team to success

February 11, 2016
In its final meet of the regular season, the Northeastern University (NU) swimming and diving team turned out a strong showing in the Connecticut Husky Invitational at the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium in Storrs, Conn. on Sunday. Though the meet was not scored, the Huskies placed first in nine of the day’s events.
Men take home third in the Beanpot

Men take home third in the Beanpot

February 11, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) men’s ice hockey team got back on track this week, picking up a 5-1 win against No. 9 Harvard University and a 2-2 tie with No. 11 University of Massachusetts-Lowell (UMass-Lowell).
Women's basketball snaps skid

Women’s basketball snaps skid

February 11, 2016
In an exciting weekend for women’s basketball, the Huskies not only broke a five-game losing streak with a win against the College of Charleston, but senior guard Samantha DeFreese also became the 19th player in Northeastern University (NU) history to score 1,000 career points during a Feb. 7 matchup with James Madison University (JMU).
Huskies fall short in Beanpot final

Huskies fall short in Beanpot final

February 11, 2016
An emotional Dave Flint took his seat in the Beanpot media room following his team’s 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Boston College Tuesday night.
Conference woes continue for men's hoops

Conference woes continue for men’s hoops

February 11, 2016
The Husky fans that came out to Matthews Arena on Saturday night didn’t have much to smile about. Northeastern (NU) men’s basketball trailed the University of Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW) by 17 points with two minutes remaining, well on its way to a sixth straight defeat.
Warriors combat opponents, history

Warriors combat opponents, history

February 10, 2016
Since the beginning of the season, the Golden State Warriors have not only battled against their competitors night in and night out, but have also fought history.