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Redshirt senior infielder Spenser Smith lunges to nab the ball out of the air.  Smith went zero for three in Friday's game against Delaware.

Series opener against Delaware results in home loss for Huskies

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 8, 2023

Another weekend at Friedman Diamond means another series for the Huskies (23-6, 6-4 CAA). This time, they are facing the Delaware Blue Hens (15-4, 6-4 CAA) for a conference matchup. An optimistic early lead in Friday’s game turned into a double-digit loss, sacrificing the series...

Mitchell huddles with her players during a game. She was named CAA Coach of the Year after her second, and final, season at Northeastern.

Bridgette Mitchell accepts Fordham job, steps down as Northeastern head coach

Eamonn Ryan, news staff April 7, 2023

Former Northeastern women’s basketball head coach and 2022-23 CAA Coach of the Year Bridgette Mitchell has accepted the head coaching position at Fordham University, as announced by Fordham Friday morning. After leading the Huskies to a 19-12 record and going 13-5 in conference...

Yet another homer from graduate student Tyler MacGregor earn congratulations from the team. His out-of-the-park hit in Wednesday's game marked his third home run in two days.

Double-digit shutout against the Skyhawks brings Northeastern another home win

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 6, 2023

After a home loss against Harvard University in the Baseball Beanpot, Northeastern (23-5, 6-3 CAA) brought back momentum for a 10-0 win against Stonehill College (3-20, 1-8 NEC) at Friedman Diamond. “We don’t like losing at home, especially Beanpot, but the guys came out...

Sophomore pitcher Jack Beauchesne throws a pitch during Tuesday's Baseball Beanpot. The Huskies lost the first-round matchup 4-3.

Huskies’ winning streak snaps in Baseball Beanpot

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor April 5, 2023

To top off the first half of a dominant season, Northeastern (22-5, 6-3 CAA) hosted Harvard (8-16, 4-2 Ivy League) Tuesday for the first round of the 32nd annual Baseball Beanpot. The Huskies carried a dominant 10-game winning streak into the matchup, the second highest in the...

Junior catcher Jimmy Sullivan takes a swing. Sullivan tallied a career high 13 putouts in Wednesday's game against URI.

Lengthy pitching rotation gives Huskies sixth-straight home win

Sarah Popeck, news staff March 30, 2023

Another day at Friedman Diamond brought another win for the Huskies (19-4, 3-3 CAA) — this time, a 7-2 shutdown of the University of Rhode Island (8-11, 0-0 A10). Rhode Island made the first mark in the second inning — and it was a big one. Sophomore right-fielder Eric...

Second-year Taylor Chow dances on ice to the music of Whitney Houston. Her performance included the songs “How Will I Know” and “Higher Love.”

Skating by the decades: Figure skating team hosts first ever spring showcase

Rachana Madhav, news correspondent March 28, 2023

Decked in intricately beaded, sequined and glittery costumes, the Northeastern University club team figure skaters took to the ice to enchant a crowd of supporters in Matthews Arena March 20. The figure skating team was thrilled to put on its first ever spring showcase, a two-hour...

Redshirt senior Danny Crossen steps up to the plate against North Carolina A&T. Crossen notched three runs in the Huskies' weekend series against Hartford.

Huskies sweep Hartford in weekend series, making a comeback

Sarah Popeck, news staff March 28, 2023

The Northeastern baseball team (17-4, 3-3 CAA) continues to show it is not a team to be messed with: with their 17th win of the season – a series sweep against the Hartford Hawks (1-12, 0-0 AEC) – the Huskies have proven yet again that they’re up to big things this year. In...

Freshman pitcher Aiven Cabral pitches at Friedman Diamond in Northeastern's first home series of the year. The Huskies finished the weekend 2-1 to take home the series win.

Huskies’ doubleheader home opener brings a double-digit sweep, taking the series win against North Carolina A&T

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent March 21, 2023

After a postponement due to rain, the Huskies (12-4, 3-3 CAA) brought their best for their first two home games at Friedman Diamond Friday against North Carolina A&T (10-9, 3-3 CAA), winning 14-0 and 9-4, respectively. The Huskies have been on the road for four weeks,...

Senior goaltender Gwyneth Philips protects the net. Philips tallied a career-high 50 saves in Friday's Frozen Four semifinal against Ohio State University.

Huskies’ luck runs out on St. Patrick’s Day

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor March 19, 2023

All good things must come to an end. And at Friday afternoon’s Frozen Four semifinal, the Northeastern women’s hockey team’s dreams of a national title were dashed and its season put to an end. The Huskies fought hard against the top-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes, but the...

The Northeastern men's hockey team takes the ice against the Providence Friars. The Huskies' loss to the Friars in the Hockey East quarterfinals put an end to their season.

Northeastern falls 1-2 to Providence College in Hockey East Quarterfinals

Lauren Salemo, news staff March 13, 2023

Sitting at No. 15 nationally, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (17-13-5, 14-7-3 HE) was only guaranteed a spot in the NCAA tournament if it won the Hockey East championship. But the Huskies were defeated Saturday in the conference quarterfinals 1-2 with an overtime goal from...

Graduate student forward and captain Alina Müller celebrates after a goal in Saturday's game against Yale. The Huskies defeated the Bulldogs 4-1 to claim a spot in the 2023 Frozen Four tournament.

Queens of the East: Northeastern’s top line bags two points apiece en route to Frozen Four

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor March 13, 2023

When the No. 5 Northeastern women’s hockey team (34-2-1, 24-2-1 HE) traveled to Yale (28-4-1, 19-2-1 ECAC) Saturday afternoon, it was the first time all season they had faced a team ranked higher than them, but that wasn’t a problem. Although the Bulldogs had the home ice...

Senior guard Jaelyn Batts scans the court before passing the ball. The Huskies fell to Monmouth 73-60 in a CAA Semifinals matchup Saturday afternoon.

Women’s basketball’s run halted by Monmouth in CAA Semifinals

Eamonn Ryan, news staff March 12, 2023

The third-seeded Northeastern women’s basketball team (19-12, 13-5 CAA) was red-hot coming into their semifinal matchup with No. 7 Monmouth (17-15, 9-9 CAA) Saturday night, but they finally cooled off as they fell 73-60. The Hawks used a 22-8 third quarter to build an advantage...