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Field hockey splits weekend matches

Field hockey splits weekend matches

October 29, 2014
Following its 11-game winning streak, the Northeastern field hockey team struggled to get back to its winning ways as the women lost their second consecutive match on Friday to the University of Delaware before getting the win on Sunday against Towson University.
Volleyball slips past Elon, shut out by UNCW

Volleyball slips past Elon, shut out by UNCW

October 29, 2014
The Northeastern University women’s volleyball team split a pair of home matches over the weekend. After defeating Elon University in five sets, the Huskies were swept in three sets by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW).
Soccer earns top conference spot

Soccer earns top conference spot

October 29, 2014
With a 1-0 victory over Drexel University on Sunday, the Northeastern women’s soccer team captured its first regular season conference title since 2009.
Pierrot named CAA Rookie of the Week after 3-2 victory

Pierrot named CAA Rookie of the Week after 3-2 victory

October 29, 2014
The Northeastern University men’s soccer team maintained its position in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) playoff quest this week with a 3-2 overtime victory at the University of Delaware and a 1-0 loss to the College of William & Mary at Parsons Field.
NU women’s hockey struggles, falls to BU 3-2

NU women’s hockey struggles, falls to BU 3-2

October 29, 2014
The Northeastern women’s hockey team made two comebacks while away against Robert Morris University (RMU) but still fell short in a 3-2 loss on Friday and a 2-2 tie on Saturday. On Tuesday, the team was defeated by Boston University (BU) 3-2 on the Terriers’ home turf. In the game against BU, the Huskies almost overcame a three-goal deficit, scoring two goals in the third period.
Men’s basketball loses senior guard

Men’s basketball loses senior guard

October 29, 2014
Depth wasn’t supposed to be an issue coming into the season, but the Northeastern men’s basketball team will be playing without yet another guard from last year’s squad. After three seasons playing for the Huskies, senior guard Demetrius Pollard has left the basketball program for unknown reasons. He is still enrolled at the university and plans on graduating, but will not be with the team as it prepares to open its season against Boston University at the TD Garden on Nov. 16.
UMass goalie proves to be too much for men’s hockey

UMass goalie proves to be too much for men’s hockey

October 29, 2014
The Northeastern men’s hockey team peppered University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst freshman goaltender Henry Dill with 44 shots on Friday, but couldn’t find a way to put more than two past him in the Huskies’ 3-2 loss at Matthews Arena.
Northeastern rowing competes at 50th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta

Northeastern rowing competes at 50th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta

October 23, 2014
The Head of the Charles Regatta, the main rowing event of the year, attracted over 400,000 spectators along the banks and bridges of the Charles River over the weekend. In its 50th year, the race saw 776 clubs from all over the world, including Norway, Canada, Germany and Australia. The two-day race is the largest of its kind worldwide.
Freshmen stand out in road wins

Freshmen stand out in road wins

October 23, 2014
Touting an impressive 11-4-2 record, the Northeastern women’s soccer team is in stellar form as postseason play approaches.
NU hockey unable to score in either game at Colgate

NU hockey unable to score in either game at Colgate

October 23, 2014
The Northeastern men’s hockey team is still chasing its first win after dropping a pair of games to Colgate University at Starr Rink in Hamilton, N.Y. this past weekend. The first and longest road trip of the season was an unfruitful one that sent the Huskies on the 270-mile bus ride home with a 0-3 record.
Win streak ends after 11 games

Win streak ends after 11 games

October 23, 2014
The Northeastern field hockey team had its 11-game winning streak snapped on Sunday in a 2-1 overtime loss against No. 20 University of Maine. Entering the game, Northeastern had dominated Maine with a record of 23-6-1.
NCAA signature profit rule unfair

NCAA signature profit rule unfair

October 23, 2014
If I were to tell you that the best running back in college football, who is also a Heisman Trophy candidate, will not play another down of football this season, you would probably wonder what happened. Did he blow out his knee? Nope, he is totally healthy. Is he being charged for a crime or was he arrested? No, he hasn’t broken any laws. He must have violated some kind of school or team rule? No, he didn’t do that either.