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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.

Lions tame Huskies, men’s soccer home win streak snapped

September 26, 2013

All good things come to an end, and the Northeastern men’s soccer team found that out firsthand when they lost their first home game in over two years to Columbia on Saturday, 2-1.

Field hockey downed twice on the road

September 26, 2013

The last time the Northeastern field hockey team spent its weekend in Louisville, Ky., the team had immense success. With an invite to the Sherrill Brakmeier Classic last fall, Northeastern emerged victorious over a pair of Top-25 opponents in Louisville and Northwestern.

Men’s and women’s cross country earn top-10 finishes

September 26, 2013

The men's and women's cross country teams continued their 2013 success Saturday when they traveled to Iona College and finished within the top 10 teams at the Br. Doyle Iona Meet of Champions.

Column: High hockey hopes

September 26, 2013

As Boston residents complain about the dropping temperature, hockey fans are rejoicing. The Northeastern hockey team has officially started practicing, and is gearing up for the 2013-14 season.

Women’s soccer fights to tie in a demanding match

September 26, 2013

The winless women’s soccer team came from down a goal against the University of Maine on Friday in order to manage a 1-1 draw in their fourth overtime game of the season. The team came into the game touting a 0-5-2 record. Despite the persistent zero in the win column, the tie came as a relief after a physical match with a bigger, more experienced team.

With new additions, men’s club lacrosse gearing up for 2013

September 25, 2013

By Jodie Ng, News Correspondent When New Hampshire native Chris Tecca tried out for Northeastern men’s lacrosse team as a freshman, he was both nervous and excited. Now, he returns as captain and is among many returning seniors who are preparing for their last season. “We’re...

Northeastern introduces Mike Glavine as next head baseball coach

September 23, 2013

Mike Glavine will succeed long-time head coach Neil McPhee following the 2013 baseball season, the Northeastern Athletics Department announced in a press conference at Matthews Arena on Monday.

Crosstown rival BU shuts out men’s soccer

September 18, 2013

After successfully defending their 18-game unbeaten streak at Parsons Field last week, the Northeastern men’s soccer team hit the road for two contests against long-time non-conference rivals. On Saturday, Coach Brian Ainscough led the club to Providence, R.I. to take on the Friars.

Women’s soccer on the hunt for first 2013 win

September 18, 2013

On the way to what looked like it could be the first win of the 2013 season, the women’s soccer team went into halftime Thursday night with a 1-0 lead at Brown University, but they were stifled by the Bears in overtime and lost 2-1.

Want a steroid-free MLB? Adjust expectations when it comes to stats

September 18, 2013

While sitting in the cheap seats watching the Red Sox host the Detroit Tigers a few weeks ago, I was struck by some of the stats being posted on the Jumbotron as each new batter approached home plate. Of the 10 Boston hitters with a plate appearance that night, half were hitting below .250. Keep in mind, this is the team with the best record in baseball.