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Field hockey ends six-game slide

October 10, 2013

The Northeastern field hockey team got back to its winning ways Sunday afternoon at Solomon Field in Dedham, snapping a six-game skid by upending the La Salle University Explorers full name by a score of 5-3.

Men’s soccer downs JMU and Hofstra

October 10, 2013

The Northeastern men’s soccer team opened up Colonial Athletic Association conference play 2-0 this week, defeating James Madison University on Saturday and Hofstra University on Wednesday night.

Volleyball on 3-0 upswing

October 10, 2013

It was a successful weekend for the Northeastern volleyball team as they captured a decisive victory over the University of Delaware on Friday and swept Towson University on Saturday, improving to 3-1 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play. The Huskies followed up the weekend with a 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-15) victory at the University of Rhode Island Wednesday night, pushing the team’s overall record to 11-7.

Men’s basketball slated for Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off

October 3, 2013

They might usually meet on the hardwood, but Massachusetts Division I college basketball coaches gathered at the TD Garden Sept. 26 over eggs and bacon for the second annual Coaches vs. Cancer breakfast.

Volleyball sweeps UNCW after falling to Charleston

October 3, 2013

Entering Friday night’s game against the College of Charleston, the Northeastern volleyball team held a 7-6 record, but with the start of conference play, these CAA games were more important to win than the previous 13.

Women’s soccer off to 2-0 start in conference play

October 3, 2013

The women’s soccer team opened conference play with its first two wins of 2013. The first came on the road in a 3-0 victory against the College of Charleston Friday, the second a 2-1 nail biter on Sunday at home against the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Out of Bounds: Frustrated Fantasy

October 3, 2013

With four games in the books, the 2013 NFL season is off to a surprising start. The Kansas City Chiefs are 4-0, the New York Giants are 0-4, but more importantly, both my fantasy teams are 3-1.

Field hockey drops sixth straight

October 3, 2013

On Sept. 13, Northeastern field hockey coach Cheryl Murtagh notched her 350th win with the Huskies in a 5-0 shutout of Dartmouth. Collecting 350 wins with a single program is an achievement only a handful of coaches at the Division I level can claim.

Women’s hockey breaks in fresh ice in exhibition win

October 3, 2013

The Northeastern women’s ice hockey team started its season with a 1-0 victory in its exhibition game against McGill University on Sunday at Matthews Arena.

Men’s soccer falls to 3-4-3 with loss to Stony Brook

October 2, 2013

Men’s soccer coach Brian Ainscough pulled no punches in criticizing his team’s play Saturday, in a 1-0 loss to Stony Brook that saw the huskies fall to a 3-4-3 record.

McPhee handing reigns to Mike Glavine following 2014 season

September 26, 2013

In the spring of 1992, a young Mike Glavine left the baseball fields of Billerica for a spot on the Northeastern University baseball team. The lefty made an immediate impact on the program, batting .307 with 19 extra-base hits and eight triples during his freshman campaign.

Youth movement for women’s soccer

September 26, 2013

For the women’s soccer team, the 2013 season has brought a crop of fresh faces. The team’s 11 freshmen, five of whom started in the most recent game against University of Maine on Friday, have proven to be a dynamic class early in the season.