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Graduate student guard JaMiya Braxton lunges into the air to make a shot in a CAA Quarterfinals match against Stony Brook March 10. Braxton knocked in 14 points against the Seawolves.

Women’s basketball led by Erdogan’s career night in CAA quarterfinal win over Stony Brook

Eamonn Ryan, news staff March 11, 2023

When Northeastern junior guard Derin Erdogan is knocking down half court shots in warmups, opposing teams should be scared. The sixth-seeded Stony Brook Seawolves (18-13, 11-7 CAA) had plenty to fear after Erdogan torched them with career highs in points and assists with 27...

The Northeastern women's hockey team huddles before a game. They currently hold a 33-2-1 record this season.

Huskies look ahead to program’s seventh-ever NCAA tournament

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor March 10, 2023

It wasn’t an easy hill to climb, but ever since the No. 5 Northeastern women’s hockey team (33-2-1, 24-2-1 HE) made themselves known nationwide as a hockey powerhouse in the 2015-16 season, they’ve held on to that designation.  At that point, though the Huskies still...

Junior guard Halle Idowu (right) and junior forward Deja Bristol (left) lunge to catch a rebound for the Huskies. Northeastern will play Stony Brook in the CAA Quarterfinals Friday at 7:30 p.m.

After historic regular season, women’s basketball enters CAA tournament with great expectations

Eamonn Ryan, news staff March 10, 2023

Right before the Northeastern women’s basketball team (18-11, 13-5 CAA) left Boston for the CAA Tournament, they came together to reflect on their historic regular season. Each member of the team shared why they thought they had accomplished so much, and each answer came back...

Graduate student forward and captain Alina Müller scores the equalizer in the Hockey East tournament championship against Providence College. Northeastern defeated the Friars 4-1 to take home the trophy.

Northeastern keeps the crown — Huskies win sixth straight Hockey East tournament championship

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor March 6, 2023

After winning the Beanpot and the Hockey East regular season title, Northeastern had just one more goal on its checklist — winning the Hockey East tournament for the sixth consecutive year. The Huskies had dominated Merrimack College and Boston College during the first two...

Sophomore forward Taze Thompson celebrates after a goal from senior forward Peyton Anderson. Thompson assisted on both of Anderson's goals in the Hockey East semifinal matchup against Boston College.

Northeastern Hockey East semifinal domination fueled by Anderson odd-angle goals, Müller program record

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor March 2, 2023

Wednesday night, Northeastern and Boston College took to the ice for a Hockey East Semifinal matchup, the fifth meeting of the pair this season. Although the Eagles have been gaining momentum against the Huskies each game, with a spot in the finals on the line, Northeastern destroyed...

Senior forward Matt Demelis flies behind the net, puck in tow, below a packed Matthews Arena. Demelis has eight points (two goals, six assists) on the season.

Huskies shut out UMass Minutemen in revenge match, securing series split

Ariana Ottrando, news staff March 1, 2023

After a tough 2-3 loss on the road Friday against the University of Massachusetts Amherst (11-16-5, 5-14-3 HE), the No. 15/14 Northeastern men's hockey team (16-11-5, 13-6-3 HE) responded with a 4-0 shutout in its rematch Saturday on home ice. The matchup started in Northeastern's...

Senior guard Anna Boruta goes for a basket in a game against Hampton. Boruta tallied 11 points in the senior day matchup Sunday afternoon, tying her career high.

Senior day? More like career day as Huskies cruise to win over Hampton

Eamonn Ryan, news staff February 27, 2023

On senior day, teams celebrate the careers of players who have spent their college years with the program. But the Northeastern women’s basketball (16-11, 11-5 CAA) graduating class of graduate student guard JaMiya Braxton and senior wing Anna Boruta wasn’t just there...

Graduate student forward Alina Müller high-fives her teammates after a goal in the Hockey East quarterfinal. During the game, Müller broke the tournament record for career points and tied the Northeastern program record for career points.

Record-breaking Müller paves the path through Hockey East quarterfinal

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 26, 2023

After finishing the regular season with 72 points over second place Vermont’s 56 — and a Beanpot trophy to boot — the Northeastern women’s hockey team’s (31-2-1, 24-2-1 HE) streak of excellence continued as they hosted Merrimack College (9-25-1, 5-20-2 HE) for the Hockey...

Sophomore center fielder Mike Sirota steps up to bat. Sirota was the top performer in Friday's exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox.

Huskies close in, but fall short in Red Sox exhibition game

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 25, 2023

Friday afternoon, the Northeastern baseball team (2-1) flew to Fort Myers, Florida, to square up against its neighboring team, the Boston Red Sox, in a seven-inning exhibition game. The event reinstated a years-old tradition that was put on hold due to COVID-19. After leading...

Graduate student guard JaMiya Braxton dribbles the ball up the court. Braxton tallied a career-high 22 points in Friday night's game.

Women’s basketball stays on course, turns on jets late in win over Delaware

Eamonn Ryan, news staff February 25, 2023

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (15-11, 10-5 CAA) knew it had to flip the script after halftime Friday night in their matchup against Delaware (14-12, 7-8 CAA) in the Cabot Center. Down 37-27 at halftime, the Huskies responded with a 22-0 run in the third and closed...

Senior guard Jaelyn Batts brings the ball down the court. Batts was a starter in the Huskies' Sunday afternoon win over Hofstra.

Speed and defense prove key in women’s basketball’s slugfest win over Hofstra

Eamonn Ryan, news staff February 20, 2023

Sunday afternoon’s 59-52 win over the Hofstra Pride (9-16, 3-11 CAA) may not have been the prettiest one for Northeastern women’s basketball (14-11, 9-5 CAA), but it got the job done. The Pride shot just 17-of-65 (26.2%) from the field and 4-of-17 (23.5%) from beyond the...

Graduate student forward Alina Müller battles for the puck on a faceoff. Müller, who holds Hockey East's all-time scoring record with 168 points, will graduate from the program this spring after five years as a Husky.

Huskies send off seniors with shutout win over Terriers

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 19, 2023

Emotions ran high on the last day of the regular season for Northeastern women’s hockey (30-2-1, 24-2-1 HE). Family, friends and fans flocked to Matthews Arena to send off the team’s seven graduating members in a rivalry showdown against Boston University (11-18-3, 9-14-3...