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Womens rowing takes CAA crown

Women’s rowing takes CAA crown

May 21, 2014
The Northeastern women’s rowing team swept the competition last weekend at the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championships, cruising to itsfourth conference title in six years on West Windsor, N.J.’s Mercer Lake.
Tracks Gallagher, Miranda, Young earn top three finishes

Track’s Gallagher, Miranda, Young earn top three finishes

May 21, 2014
Two members of the Northeastern men’s track team brought Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America (IC4A) medals back to Huntington Avenue last weekend, and freshman Lucy Young earned a first-place finish for the women at the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) championships.
Northeastern baseball clawing out of CAA cellar

Northeastern baseball clawing out of CAA cellar

May 7, 2014
After the Northeastern baseball team defeated Hofstra 10-2 in Hempstead, N.Y. on Sunday afternoon, the Huskies have now won five of their last six games. Head coach Neil McPhee’s club is now in sixth place in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with a 6-9 record in conference play, and just 1.5 games behind the Delaware Blue Hens from fourth place in the league.
Track teams earn second place finishes at CAA Championships

Track teams earn second place finishes at CAA Championships

May 7, 2014
The Northeastern men’s and women’s track teams kicked off postseason competition last weekend at the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championships in Harrisonburg, Va. Both squads took home second-place team finishes while two Huskies earned individual honors for their exceptional performances on the track and in the field.
Womens basketball coach Daynia La-Force hired at Rhode Island

Women’s basketball coach Daynia La-Force hired at Rhode Island

May 7, 2014

By Aren LeBrun, News Staff  The eight-year tenure of Northeastern women's basketball coach Daynia La-Force came to an end Wednesday, as sheopted to fill the vacant head coaching position at the University of Rhode Island. Northeastern will now look to fill the position...

News Staff Photo/ Dan Pagliaroli

Men’s rowing brings home Artlett Cup

April 17, 2014

By Travis Gschery, News Correspondent  The men’s varsity rowing team put on a strong performance this past weekend, winning their first race on the Charles River this season. In doing so, Northeastern defeated nearby Boston University, securing possession of the Arlett Cup...

Column: One Year Removed

Column: One Year Removed

April 17, 2014

By Dylan Lewis, News Staff One year ago this week, Boston began to rebuild. Even amidst a shaken feeling of security, a sense of community solidified. In the truest display of resilience, acts that were intended to instill fear had instead emboldened an overwhelming response,...

News Staff Photo/Nate Owen

Track excels at UMass Amherst

April 17, 2014

By Emily McCarthy, News Staff The Northeastern men’s and women’s track teams traveled to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Saturday to compete in the Minuteman Invitational. The men’s team finished second overall and the women’s squad earned a third-place team...

Photo courtesy Northeastern Athletics

Men’s soccer adds MLS coach to Ainscough’s staff

April 17, 2014

By Bailey Knecht, News Correspondent The Northeastern men’s soccer team has added a new member to its coaching ranks. Brendan Burke, who spent six years with the Major League Soccer (MLS) Philadelphia Union organization, has been named associate head coach. He will join...

News photo/Zack Williamson

Men’s baseball walks off with CAA series win against Towson

April 17, 2014

By Jessica Geller, News Correspondent  After a tough six-game losing streak, the Northeastern baseball team won two of three games in a weekend Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) series against Towson University at Friedman Diamond. The Huskies improved to 15-18 on the season...

2014 All-Huskies Team

April 17, 2014

With the 2013-14 school year coming to a close, it's time to honor the academic year's best athletes at Northeastern. 2014 Husky of the Year: Scott Eatherton, Men's Basketball, Redshirt-Junior, Forward 2014 All-Huskies First Team: Hanna Terry, Women's Soccer, Senior,...

Baseball struggles against UConn and UMass

April 10, 2014

By Bailey Knecht, News Correspondent  On Tuesday, the University of Connecticut proved that its basketball teams aren’t the only teams that excel at the school. The Northeastern baseball team fell to their Husky counterparts 2-0 at Friedman Diamond. In the third inning,...