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Bennett scores three; leads field hockey to CAA playoff berth

November 7, 2013

It took a veteran’s touch and a little luck, but Northeastern field hockey has made it to the postseason.

Men’s basketball prepped to face Boston University in season-opening Coaches vs. Cancer Mass. Tripleheader

November 7, 2013

Northeastern is once again on the cusp of its basketball season, only this time the Huskies will race through Boston, Puerto Rico, New Orleans and potentially the new home of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament: Baltimore, Mary.

Men’s soccer drops two in a row

October 24, 2013

After putting together a four-game winning streak, the Northeastern men’s soccer team dropped two straight contests this week, losing its first conference game of the season on Saturday before dropping their final non-conference bout on Tuesday. The Huskies fell to the College of William & Mary, 1-0, in Virginia before dropping a 2-0 decision to the University of Hartford back home at Parsons Field.

Field hockey falls to BU, 2-0

October 24, 2013

Any player will tell you, there’s a little extra motivation when it comes to rivalry games. When campuses are separated by less than five miles, the battle for regional supremacy can only heighten the emotions on the field.

Volleyball moves into second place

October 24, 2013

With two decisive wins over conference rivals Towson University and the University of Delaware this past weekend, the Northeastern volleyball team moved into second place in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with a conference record of 6-1 and an overall record of 14-7.

Out of Bounds: Investing in Athletes

October 24, 2013

Arian Foster, the Houston Texans All-Pro running back, is currently day-to-day after missing most of the his team’s Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a hamstring injury. Foster being sidelined is problematic for Head Coach Gary Kubiak and Texans fans everywhere, but in the near future, it could be cause for concern for Foster’s investors, too.

Goldberg shows resilience amidst physical adversity

October 24, 2013

Chelsey Goldberg got to Matthews Arena early to do some extra stretching and foam rolling. She put her country playlist on shuffle and taped her stick – everything she usually does before a game.

Men’s hockey skates to 4-0 record

October 24, 2013

Roster depth and a talented core of young players continued to be the difference for the Northeastern men’s hockey team as they defeated the College of the Holy Cross twice this weekend to remain undefeated with a 4-0-0 record.

Women’s soccer clinches CAA playoff berth

October 24, 2013

The women’s soccer team emerged with its first overtime win of the season against Towson University Oct. 18 as sophomore midfielder Shayna Blackwood notched her third goal of the season in the seventh minute of extra time. The game marked Northeastern’s sixth overtime game of the year.

Huskies prove they can row with elite

October 24, 2013

For many collegiate crews, the world’s largest regatta also serves as the inaugural event of the rowing season. In its first competition of the 2013-2014 rowing campaign, Northeastern rowers had a successful return to the water in the 49th rendition of the Head of the Charles Regatta.

Women’s hockey drops two to Cornell

October 23, 2013

The Northeastern women's hockey team knew Cornell University would be an early challenge for the squad as the Huskies headed to upstate New York to take on one of the top women’s hockey programs in the country.

Second-place finish at New England Championships best performance for cross country in decades

October 17, 2013

The Northeastern men’s cross country team kicked off postseason action in dominating fashion Saturday at Franklin Park in Dorchester. With a second place finish in the New England Championships, Northeastern earned the team’s best finish since the mid-1980s. The women’s team also had a strong race, finishing 21st overall.