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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 women's 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 men's 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.
Huskies fight for top spot in conference

Huskies fight for top spot in conference

January 21, 2016
Parity is king this season in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and Northeastern men’s basketball (12-7) finds itself in an already heated race after a 1-1 week. The Huskies’ comeback effort fell short in a home tilt against James Madison University (JMU) on Thursday night, 75-63. On Saturday, the Huskies once again fell behind early, but rallied for a road win over the University of Delaware (UD), 69-60.
NU sweeps UNH for two Hockey East wins

NU sweeps UNH for two Hockey East wins

January 21, 2016
The Northeastern men’s ice hockey team produced 10 goals over two games this weekend against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats en route to their first two Hockey East victories of the season.
Women's hockey rolls over Maine

Women’s hockey rolls over Maine

January 21, 2016
Hosting the Maine Black Bears, the Northeastern University (NU) women’s hockey team skated to two victories last weekend, routing Maine 8-1 before a closer 5-2 win on Sunday.
Women's basketball struggles in new year

Women’s basketball struggles in new year

January 13, 2016
It has been a cold winter so far for the Northeastern University (NU) women’s basketball team. After starting December with a pair of strong wins over New Hampshire and Maine, the Huskies have dropped seven of their last eight contests, including going 1-2 in their first three Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) matchups.
Track & Field starts campaign with dominant performances

Track & Field starts campaign with dominant performances

January 13, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) indoor track and field teams kicked off the season with a bang, putting together several outstanding performances in their first two meets of the campaign.
Men's basketball pushes onto CAA stretch

Men’s basketball pushes onto CAA stretch

January 13, 2016
Much has been ado since the Huskies raised their first CAA Championship banner at halftime of a win over Harvard on Dec.2. Michigan State University, at the time the No.1 team in the country, became the first top-ranked team to grace the halls of Matthews Arena. A resurgent Quincy Ford snatched up back-to-back Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Player of the Week honors, launching himself into the conversation for conference player of the year. Off the court, sophomore guard Devon Begley traded in his signature blonde-trimmed Mohawk for a conventional, unexciting buzzcut.