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Lenika Vazquez speaks to her team during a timeout Sept. 8. She coached Northeastern’s volleyball team from 2019 to the 2024 season.

Northeastern volleyball announces Lenika Vazquez will not return as head coach

Cassandra Joyce, news staff December 4, 2024

Northeastern head volleyball coach Lenika Vazquez will not be returning as head coach for the 2025 season, according to an Instagram post shared by the volleyball team Dec. 4. “I would like to thank Lenika for her five years of service to Northeastern University and the...

Junior forward Lily Shannon dribbles the puck against University of Maine Nov. 15. The Huskies tallied 23 shots compared to Boston College's 25 in a 3-0 loss Nov. 30.

Northeastern women’s hockey fails to capitalize against Boston College

Frances Klemm, news staff December 3, 2024

No.15 Northeastern Women’s Hockey (9-6-1, 7-4-1 HE) faced off against the No.11 Boston College Eagles (11-5-0, 8-3-0 HE) Nov. 30. It was their first and only meeting before the two will face off in the first round of the Beanpot Jan. 14.  The Saturday night game ended in...

Northeastern celebrates a victory over Bryant University March 13. The team finished 38-17 last season.

‘Northeast Made’: Northeastern baseball heads into season with abundance of new talent and grit

Siera Qosaj, news correspondent December 3, 2024

Following Northeastern’s elimination from the CAA baseball tournament last season, head coach Mike Glavine knew the team had some serious work to do going into this year.  The team is undergoing notable shifts this fall with 16 newcomers, including three Division III transfers....

Yirsy Quéliz dribbles the ball against University of New Hampshire Nov. 14. The Husky tallied 37 points in the first four games of the season.

Northeastern women’s basketball hopes to be contenders during rebuild

Cassandra Joyce, news staff December 2, 2024

The Northeastern women’s basketball team kicked off its season in November and has struggled to get its footing, starting with a 1-5 record.  Last season, the Huskies finished with a 10-17 record and only had six healthy players left on their roster after a slew of injuries....

Northeastern club sailing poses for a photo. The men's and women's teams both qualified for nationals for the first time this past spring. Photo courtesy Northeastern Club Sailing.

Men’s and women’s club sailing teams shoot for success

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff November 30, 2024

Northeastern club sailing is in a league of its own — literally. This team is the one of two club sports teams at Northeastern that competes against varsity teams in its normal competitive circuit, and this past year, Northeastern club sailing qualified both the women’s and...

Northeastern celebrates in a 4-2 win over Boston College Nov. 23. The Huskies tallied 29 shots compared to the Eagles' 32.

The Huskies’ first Hockey East win comes in a statement upset over No. 3 Boston College

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor November 25, 2024

The Northeastern men's hockey team (2-6-3, 1-4-3 HE) surprised a sold-out Matthews Arena with a 4-2 upset victory over No. 3 Boston College (9-3-0, 4-2-0 HE) Nov. 23. After losing 3-0 the night before to the Eagles and still yet to notch their first Hockey East win, no one expected...

Fantasy roundup Week 11: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Fantasy roundup Week 11: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Elli Einset and Bailey Reynolds November 22, 2024

Interceptions were crucial this week, clinching crucial victories for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills. The Saints are finally starting to win games, something no one expected to see this season — including the players themselves. Talking about losing games, the...

Dylan Hryckowian dribbles the puck against UNH Nov. 16. The Husky potted the winning goal over the Wildcats in a shootout.

Hryckowian’s shootout magic earns the Huskies a win

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor November 20, 2024

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (1-5-3, 0-3-3 HE) took on the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (4-3-2, 1-2-2 HE) Nov. 16 at Matthews Arena. After coming off a 4-1 loss the night before to UNH, the Huskies desperately wanted to earn their first Hockey East win. But the...

Lauren Rowe fights for possession of the ball over Virginia Commonwealth University Sept. 22. The Husky notched a team-high 10 goals and 11 assists this season.

Leading by example, Lauren Rowe sets standard for her team as she wraps up Northeastern field hockey career

Grace Cargill, news staff November 18, 2024

Rounding out her sixth season with the Huskies, graduate student midfielder and defender Lauren Rowe recorded a beyond-impressive field hockey career during her time at Northeastern. Moving to Boston from England as a freshman, she embraced the change in environment to drive...

Abby Jegede fights for possession of the ball over the University of New Hampshire Nov. 14. The Husky notched a team-high 12 points in the game.

Women’s basketball suffers disappointing loss to UNH

Cassandra Joyce, news staff November 18, 2024

Northeastern women’s basketball (0-3, 0-0 CAA) lost in its home opener against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (4-1, 0-0 America East), 58-31 Nov. 14, its third consecutive loss of the season.  The Wildcats won the tipoff, but Northeastern’s defense was on lockdown,...

The Huskies celebrate after notching a 2-0 shutout over the University of Maine Nov. 16. Northeastern secured the weekend sweep, tallying a 2-1 win Nov. 15.

Huskies remain on top after second consecutive weekend sweep against University of Maine

Frances Klemm, news staff November 18, 2024

The Northeastern women’s hockey team (9-5-1, 7-3-1 HE) hosted the University of Maine Black Bears (2-12-0, 2-8-0 HE) Nov. 15 and Nov. 16. The Huskies notched their second consecutive weekend sweep, earning 2-1 and 2-0 victories. The games were chippy and tensions escalated...

Fantasy roundup Week 10: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Fantasy roundup Week 10: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Zachary Cohen and Elli Einset November 17, 2024

One striking trend this season in the NFL is that offenses seemed to have cratered. The rise of defenses playing two-high safeties has been effective at limiting the big passing plays that previously seemed to be commonplace in the league. This is the fifth-straight year scoring...