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Northeastern men’s soccer team wins home opener; loses at Hartford on Monday night

Northeastern men’s soccer team wins home opener; loses at Hartford on Monday night

September 4, 2014
Northeastern University’s men’s soccer season began Friday night at Parsons Field against rival University of New Hampshire with a 1-0 win, followed by a 1-0 loss to the University of Hartford Monday night.
Back to greatness

Back to greatness

September 4, 2014
You can’t win unless you learn how to lose. Originally spoken by former Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, this phrase may perfectly exemplify what the Northeastern Huskies athletic department is looking for this year. With fall sports underway, all of the teams will look to improve upon mediocre showings in their previous seasons.

Northeastern field hockey travels to Lancaster, loses 2 of 2 at Conference Cup

September 4, 2014
After returning to campus three weeks early to begin practice, the Northeastern University field hockey team started its 2014 season at the Conference Cup in Lancaster, Pa. The four competing teams played at The Spooky Nook, the official training site of USA Field Hockey.
NU cross country teams dominate

NU cross country teams dominate

September 3, 2014
Like many of the Northeastern squads, the men’s and women’s cross country teams had a jam-packed weekend to kick off the 2014 athletic season. The two teams travelled to New Hampshire to compete in the Keene State College-hosted KSC Alumni Invitational on Saturday.
Northeastern women’s volleyball team plays at Radisson UCS Invitational and goes 1 for 2

Northeastern women’s volleyball team plays at Radisson UCS Invitational and goes 1 for 2

September 3, 2014
Northeastern University women’s volleyball team began its season on Friday with a three-game tournament in Orlando, Fla., resulting in Radisson UCF Invitational was the Huskies’ first opportunity to put their squad to the test in the 2014 season. Last year, the team finished with a 19-11 overall record that included a CAA tournament victory against the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Kelly Cole named new womens basketball coach

Kelly Cole named new women’s basketball coach

June 12, 2014
New Northeastern women’s basketball head coach Kelly Cole was officially introduced Wednesday at a press conference at the Cabot Center.
Baseballs Vosler drafted by Chicago Cubs

Baseball’s Vosler drafted by Chicago Cubs

June 8, 2014
Northeastern baseball’s Jason Vosler has been selected in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago Cubs. The 6-foot-1-inch shortstop from West Nyack, N.Y. was picked in the 16th round, 469th overall.
Gallagher heading to National Championships

Gallagher heading to National Championships

June 4, 2014
After a seventh-place finish in the 5,000-meter run Saturday at the NCAA East Preliminary Round meet, Northeastern sophomore Wesley Gallagher will head to the national championship.
Men’s Rowing Finishes Fifth at IRA National Championship

Men’s Rowing Finishes Fifth at IRA National Championship

June 4, 2014

By Travis Gschrey, News Correspondent  The men’s rowing team capped off a successful season this past weekend at the IRA National Championship in Mercer, N.J. finishing fifth overall in team points. The strong results for Northeastern came from the depth of the team, as it...

Liebert, King represent Northeastern Powerlifting in Denmark

Liebert, King represent Northeastern Powerlifting in Denmark

June 4, 2014
Two members of the Northeastern powerlifting team recently took their strength to the International Powerlifting Federation’s (IPF) 25th World Benchpress Championship.
Mens rowing ready for IRA National Championships

Men’s rowing ready for IRA National Championships

May 22, 2014
Northeastern’s first varsity squad is looking to build off its most successful event of the season as they prepare for the IRA National Championships in two weeks.
Baseball wraps up regular season

Baseball wraps up regular season

May 22, 2014
The Northeastern baseball team concluded the regular season by winning four of its last seven games, including a 17-1 blowout in the final matchup of last week’s James Madison University (JMU) series.