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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.
Men’s soccer stuck in rut, loses to UNCW at home, 2-0

Men’s soccer stuck in rut, loses to UNCW at home, 2-0

October 23, 2014
In an exciting, hard-fought game by both sides, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington’s (UNCW) men’s soccer team was defeated Northeastern 2-0 Saturday night at Parsons Field.
Volleyball drops two games against JMU, W&M

Volleyball drops two games against JMU, W&M

October 23, 2014
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team reached the halfway point of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) season last weekend, losing road matches to James Madison University (JMU) and the College of William & Mary.
Women’s hockey splits games at Mercyhurst

Women’s hockey splits games at Mercyhurst

October 22, 2014
The Northeastern women’s hockey team ended this weekend with a 4-0 win on Friday followed by a 4-2 loss on Saturday, both against Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pa.
Field hockey performs at best level since 2005

Field hockey performs at best level since 2005

October 15, 2014
With a win over the Drexel Dragons last Sunday, the Northeastern field hockey team extended its winning streak to 11 games, the most they’ve won in a row since 2005. The win also moved the Huskies to 2-0 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play, the first time they’ve won their first two games of conference play in the last nine years. The Dragons scored the first goal 21:55 into the first half, after senior midfielder Christina Conrad was able to put it in the net after gaining control of a loose ball.
NU hockey played “soft,” coach says

NU hockey played “soft,” coach says

October 15, 2014
The Northeastern men’s hockey team fell behind 6-2 to the University of Vermont (UVM) in the Huskies’ season opener on Saturday night at Matthews Arena.
Husky team disappoints with ties at Syracuse, RIT

Husky team disappoints with ties at Syracuse, RIT

October 15, 2014
The Northeastern women’s ice hockey team opened the 2014-2015 regular season with back-to-back ties against Syracuse University at Tennity Ice Pavilion on Friday and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) at Gene Polisseni Center on Saturday.
Fraielli, Young stand out at New England Championships

Fraielli, Young stand out at New England Championships

October 15, 2014
The Northeastern cross country team returned to the grueling Franklin Park course on Saturday to compete in the New England Championships.
Women’s soccer streak ends

Women’s soccer streak ends

October 15, 2014
It was exciting while it lasted, but the Northeastern women’s soccer team’s winning streak finally came to an end against the Hofstra University Pride.
Soccer beats Drexel in OT, falls to Elon 5-0

Soccer beats Drexel in OT, falls to Elon 5-0

October 15, 2014
Last week was one of great highs and lows for the Northeastern men’s soccer team. The team started with a 1-0 overtime victory at home against Drexel University, improving their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) record to 2-0. Following the close win, the Huskies were trounced 5-0 in a game at Elon University.