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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Sports

Nine shutouts in a season sets new record for women’s soccer as Huskies win two games

Nine shutouts in a season sets new record for women’s soccer as Huskies win two games

October 1, 2014
The Northeastern women’s soccer team went undefeated in the opening week of conference play. Although the teams of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) represent a formidable opposition, the black and red had little trouble earning a couple of gritty conference wins last weekend. The women improved their record to 7-3-2 with two impressive away victories against the College of William & Mary and Elon University, both CAA rivals.
Volleyball rebounds to defeat Elon University

Volleyball rebounds to defeat Elon University

October 1, 2014
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team saw its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) competition last weekend, losing the first match and winning the second, while several players battled an illness that spread throughout the team. Friday’s match against the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) resulted in a 3-2 loss, but the Huskies rebounded on Sunday, defeating Elon University in straight sets.
Stars score winning goal late in hockey game

Stars score winning goal late in hockey game

October 1, 2014
ast Sunday, as late September temperatures hovered into the high 80s, Matthews Arena opened its doors for the first time this fall. The stage was set for the Northeastern women’s hockey team to hit the ice for their first exhibition game of the preseason.
First road win of the season for men’s soccer

First road win of the season for men’s soccer

October 1, 2014
Courtesy of a goal from redshirt senior forward Nick Goo nine minutes into overtime, the Northeastern men’s soccer team was able to cap off a remarkable comeback against Stony Brook University (SBU).
Soccer loses in OT thriller

Soccer loses in OT thriller

September 24, 2014
Weekends seem to be a lucky time for the Northeastern women’s soccer team. In a strange developing trend, the Huskies have lost or tied every weekday game they’ve played over the past month but have collected wins in each of their past four Sunday contests.
Field hockey storms ahead

Field hockey storms ahead

September 24, 2014
Following its 0-2 start to the season, the Northeastern field hockey team now has five consecutive wins.
Cross country prepares for Battle in Beantown

Cross country prepares for Battle in Beantown

September 24, 2014
Rusted old remains of a bear cage sit atop a steep hill in Franklin Park, almost taunting the runners pushing their way to the top.
Northeastern men’s soccer struggles on the road against Providence and Harvard

Northeastern men’s soccer struggles on the road against Providence and Harvard

September 24, 2014
The Northeastern men’s soccer team continues its struggle to secure victories away from Parsons Field, as it dropped the first two contests of a three-game road trip this week.
College football playoff overhaul

College football playoff overhaul

September 24, 2014
ye-bye BCS, hello playoff system! It’s taken the NCAA way too long to get here, but they’ve finally decided to do away with the horrendous system that was the college football Bowl Championship Series.
Volleyball defeats rival BC

Volleyball defeats rival BC

September 24, 2014
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team competed in two home games this weekend against cross-town rivals Boston College (BC) and Harvard University.
Field hockey wins twice at Dedham

Field hockey wins twice at Dedham

September 17, 2014
After a disappointing first weekend of the season, the Northeastern field hockey team has stretched its winning streak to three games. This marks the team’s longest streak since the 2012 season, with wins over Providence College, Dartmouth College and University of New Hampshire (UNH) in the past eight days.
Red Sox offer special student discount tickets

Red Sox offer special student discount tickets

September 17, 2014
One of the greatest perks of attending Northeastern University is its proximity to Fenway Park, but buying Red Sox tickets isn’t always possible on a college budget. However, the Red Sox organization is now offering $9 standing room tickets to high school and college students in Boston.