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The Huskies celebrate as graduate student first baseman Tyler MacGregor runs home. MacGregor tallied one run, two hits, and one RBI in the Huskies' win over William & Mary.

Northeastern starts CAA tournament strong with win against William & Mary

Sarah Popeck, news staff May 24, 2023

After giving up a series to the William & Mary Tribe (32-24, 15-16 CAA) earlier this month, the Huskies (42-12, 21-10 CAA) redeemed themselves with a 6-0 win to start the CAA Championship on a high note Wednesday afternoon. Northeastern brought out freshman right-hander...

Tyler MacGregor takes a swing during the Huskies' weekend series against the College of Charleston. Northeastern took the series 2-1.

Huskies take series against Cougars to finish regular season on top, head to CAA Tournament

Sarah Popeck, news staff May 22, 2023

Stepping onto Friedman Diamond for one last matchup, the Huskies (41-12, 20-10 CAA) concluded their momentous regular season with a series win against the College of Charleston (34-20, 18-12 CAA) last weekend. In game one, the Huskies cemented their win in the first four innings...

Redshirt senior utility player Danny Crossen celebrates as he runs home to score for the Huskies. In Tuesday's game against UMass Lowell, Crossen tallied his 40th RBI of the season.

Home win against the River Hawks brings Northeastern closer to end of regular season

Sarah Popeck, news staff May 18, 2023

As the Huskies (40-11, 19-9 CAA) enter the final stretch of the regular season, they returned home to Friedman Diamond after a seven-game road trip, where they gave up two series — one to University of North Carolina Wilmington (28-21, 17-8 CAA), and one to William & Mary...

Cam Maldonado takes a swing during a game. The freshman's .364 batting average is the second-highest on the team.

Freshman Cam Maldonado is a force to be reckoned with, and he’s just getting started

Sarah Popeck, news staff May 14, 2023

Cam Maldonado stepped onto the diamond for the Huskies just a few months ago, but he has already been a standout for the team.  He has his family, specifically his dad, to thank for the start of his journey. “My dad played baseball when he was younger, so he wanted his...

A runner passes a crowd during the 127th Boston Marathon. The event took place April 17.

Athletes overcome difficulties to flourish in 127th Boston Marathon

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor May 10, 2023

Monday, April 17 marked the 127th Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest running marathon. Nearly 30,000 athletes flocked from around the globe to compete, but despite the event’s fame and popularity, it hasn’t been an easy road for many. “It really was more than a marathon...

Scotti throws a pitch in Saturday's game against Towson. He tallied six strikeouts in that matchup.

Mid-March’s CAA Pitcher of the Week Wyatt Scotti has high aspirations for season ahead

Sarah Popeck, news staff May 1, 2023

If Wyatt Scotti got to tell his younger self — who had big hopes of playing baseball for years to come — that he would be recognized as CAA pitcher of the week in his junior year as a right-handed pitcher, he would be proud of the amazing journey he has had. For Scotti,...

First year Katie Burke performs a backflip on a balance beam at a national competition in Memphis, Tennessee, March 29. GymNUstics placed seventh at the meet.

GymNUstics ends their season placing in the top 10 teams at nationals

Emily Chung, news staff April 25, 2023

Northeastern’s club gymnastics team had their hands full this year, with a busy season that culminated at nationals in Memphis, Tennessee.  The team had a monumental season, planning and hosting its first ever home meet in addition to competing at the regional and national...

Sophomore center fielder Mike Sirota jogs around the bases after slamming a home run in Friday's game against Hofstra. The homer was his first of two throughout the weekend.

After falling short last season in CAA, Northeastern comes out on top with series sweep against Hofstra

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 24, 2023

The series matchup between Northeastern (32-7, 13-5 CAA) and Hofstra (17-22, 9-12 CAA) was a flashback to the 2022 CAA championship, where the Huskies slipped up, falling 7-6 and walking away from the title game empty-handed. Nonetheless, emotions did not hinder their game...

Two people hold a “Boston Strong” sign while running. The “Boston Strong” slogan emerged following the 2013 bombing, symbolizing the city coming together in the aftermath.

Joy, community fill streets 10 years after Boston Marathon bombing

Elizabeth Scholl, photo staff April 23, 2023

Despite the fog, chilly temperatures and rain, participants pushed ahead in the 127th Boston Marathon. This year’s marathon marked 10 years since the marathon bombing, which killed three victims and injured more than 260 others. Official ceremonies commemorated the tragedy...

Priscilla Edwards stands on the court at Clemson University. Edwards is taking her talent from the Tigers to the Huskies upon being named Northeastern's women's basketball head coach Thursday afternoon.

Huskies name Priscilla Edwards as new women’s basketball coach

Eamonn Ryan, news staff April 20, 2023

After almost two weeks of sailing with no navigator, Northeastern women’s basketball has hired its newest skipper. Thursday afternoon, Northeastern announced that Priscilla Edwards, a former assistant coach at Clemson University, would be taking over the Huskies’ head...

Freshman forward Lily Shannon knocks the puck past Yale's Pia Dukaric in the NCAA Quarterfinals match. In her first season as a Husky, Shannon tallied 15 points and was honored as a Hockey East Rookie of the Week and a member of the Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team.

Despite Frozen Four loss, women’s hockey shone through record-breaking season

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor April 12, 2023

The 2022-23 season was one of the most successful on record for the Northeastern women’s hockey team (34-3-1, 24-2-1 HE). Between individual and group accolades, the team racked up an impressive collection of honors. With multiple Coach of the Year awards, the team’s driving...

Freshman forward Jack Williams grapples for the ball with Boston Whiplash's Austin LeClaire. Northeastern's men's and women's varsity hockey teams held a scrimmage against Boston Whiplash April 1.

‘Anybody can play’: Huskies take on Boston Whiplash volt hockey team

Lauren Salemo, news staff April 12, 2023

Although the Northeastern men’s and women’s hockey seasons came to a close in March, 12 Huskies competed in an out-of-season matchup April 1. But instead of stepping onto the ice in skates, they played in power wheelchairs. At Marino Recreation Center, six players from...