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Volleyball fights through five-set matches at Aztec Invitational

September 18, 2013

As a Division I college athlete, endurance and strength are always put to the test. During the Aztec Invitational, no game was easy for Husky volleyball players, who played at least four sets in every match.

New field offers new opportunities for field hockey

September 12, 2013

After nearly a decade of playing at nearby Sweeney Field on the campus of Wentworth Institute of Technology, the Northeastern field hockey team was forced to find a new practice facility and a new home following the conclusion of the 2011 season.

Field hockey bounces back from loss with 2-1 road win

September 12, 2013

With lessons learned from the season’s first test against the nationally ranked Wildcats of Northwestern, the Northeastern field hockey team got back to its winning ways this past weekend. With goals from captains Lindsay Bennett and Caroline Judge, Northeastern held on for a 2-1 victory over Providence Sunday afternoon.

Cross country jumps start 2013 effort with pair of team wins

September 12, 2013

The Northeastern men’s and women’s cross country teams kicked off the fall season with a pair of team victories at the Nassaney Invitational in Smithfield, R.I. on Saturday.

Volleyball goes 2-1 at UConn Invitational

September 12, 2013

In most sports, the importance of maintaining a high energy level can be the difference between a win and a loss. For the Northeastern volleyball team, an energetic style of play has been a key part of this season’s game plan.

Column: Fall sports deserve fans’ attention

September 12, 2013

The end of summer and the start of the trudge through fall semester might have some students feeling down, but Northeastern has three great fall sports teams that all each have a shot at making deep runs in the conference and NCAA tournaments. That could brighten any Husky’s day.

Men’s soccer wins two straight in return to Parson’s field

September 12, 2013

Following a winless trip to North Carolina for the Nike Invitational, the Northeastern men’s soccer team returned to Brookline for a two-game home stand at Parsons Field, a pitch they haven’t lost on since Nov. 6, 2010. The Huskies proved successful in two challenging contests, extending their unbeaten streak in Brookline to 18-straight games.

Newcomers bolster XC talent

September 5, 2013

Following some drastic offseason changes, the Northeastern cross country teams are preparing to take on their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponents this fall.

Field hockey coping with loss of all-time leading scorer

September 5, 2013

As it is with many sports at the start of a new year, it’s easy to point out the things that are missing on the field hockey team.

Women’s soccer still searching for first win

September 5, 2013

With three exhibition and four regular-season games under their belt, head coach Tracey Leone and her women’s soccer team are still searching for their first win of the 2013 season.

Out of Bounds: Analyzing the Analysts

September 5, 2013

Tonight, the NFL season kicks off with a rematch of one of last year’s AFC Divisional Round games as the Baltimore Ravens travel to Denver to play the Broncos. Who has the edge in a matchup that pits the reigning Super Bowl Champions against a team that went 13-3 in 2012? As...

Men’s soccer ready to go following trip to NCAAs

September 5, 2013

As soon as the Northeastern men’s soccer team arrived back on campus to begin practicing for the 2013 season, it saw five of its players named to the All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) preseason teams.