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Lonergan adjusting to first season as college coach

September 18, 2013

The Northeastern cross country program recently welcomed a new assistant coach who, for the past 13 years, has helped elite middle- and long-distance runners achieve their Olympic dreams.

Coach Murtagh nabs 350th win as a Husky

September 18, 2013

Freshman midfielder Natalie Stewart netted two goals – including the first of her collegiate career – and coach Cheryl Murtagh notched her 350th win with the Huskies as the Northeastern field hockey team split a pair of decisions over the weekend, taking a 5-0 victory over Dartmouth College before falling 3-1 to the University of New Hampshire.

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.