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The dance team presents its Team Performance routine at Northeastern’s annual NDA/NCA National Send-Off April 5. Last year, the Huskies finished third at nationals for their Team Performance routine.

Northeastern’s dance team sets the bar high for national stage

Sofia Garrett, deputy sports editor April 9, 2024

The Northeastern University Dance Team is a spectacle at every sports event it attends, most commonly basketball games — but in Daytona, Florida, the group hopes to prove itself as more than a halftime enjoyment. The Huskies are set to compete in the Team Performance and...

Senior catcher Gregory Bozzo scans the diamond, looking to make a play. Bozzo hit a three-RBI double in the Sunday afternoon matchup against Towson.

Huskies battle back with late-game six-run performance to claim series win over Towson

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor April 9, 2024

After a week at home, the Northeastern baseball team (24-7, 7-2 CAA) traveled to Towson over the weekend, and despite losing their nine-game winning streak Saturday afternoon, the Huskies rallied back Sunday to take the series 2-1 with a 9-4 victory. The first inning was nearly...

Northeastern womens eight focuses in at the 2022 Foot of the Charles. In 2023, the Huskies first varsity eight finished in first place (14:17.20).

Northeastern women’s rowing looks to continue last year’s hot streak

Elli Einset, news staff March 30, 2024

The Northeastern women’s rowing team is gearing up for the start of the spring season, and the Huskies are stronger and more motivated than ever as they approach their first race, the Doc Hosea Invitational, in Cherry Hill, N.J. March 30.  “You can definitely feel there's...

Carmelo Musacchia readies himself at the plate. Musacchia earned one hit in four at bats.

Huskies come out on top after back-and-forth game with Merrimack

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor March 29, 2024

After defeating cross-town rival Boston College March 19, the Northeastern baseball team (14-5) returned home to Friedman Diamond the next day, March 20, to host the Merrimack Warriors (3-15). It was the fifth time the teams had ever played each other, with Northeastern victorious...

The Huskies group together during their game against Hampton Feb. 24. Northeastern finished the season with a 12-20 overall record.

Men’s Basketball: History repeats itself in CAA tournament as another disappointing season comes to a close

Sofia Garrett, deputy sports editor March 29, 2024

In the 2022-23 season, the Northeastern men's basketball team stumbled to a 10-20 overall record and a 6-12 conference finish, ranking 11th out of the 14 teams in the CAA. The Huskies were shut down in the second round of the CAA Men’s Basketball Championship by the Delaware...

Skylar Irving handles the puck in a game against Merrimack March 2. Irving led the team in points this season with 35.

How Northeastern women’s hockey persevered through tumultuous season

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor March 29, 2024

Regroup. Restructure. Rebuild.  It felt like the end of an era when the trio of Alina Mueller, Chloé Aurard and Maureen Murphy exited the ice at the end of the 2022-23 season. People looked at the Huskies with uncertainty, wondering what would be next for the program after...

Justin Hryckowian skates next to Merrimack’s net March 13. The captain departed Northeastern at the end of his junior season after signing with the Dallas Stars.

Men’s hockey: After a season of adversity, what’s next for the Huskies?

Esha Minhas, news staff March 29, 2024

The Northeastern men's hockey season was filled with highs and lows. Consecutive losses and major injuries riddled the early part of the season, but the Huskies weren’t finished. In January, the team regrouped and began to settle into a rhythm, earning huge wins against some...

The Huskies huddle up before a game. They finished the season 10-17 overall and 5-13 in the conference.

Second-round loss in CAA tournament ends Northeastern women’s basketball season

Dylan Cohen, news staff March 24, 2024

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (10-17, 5-13 CAA) entered the postseason for the CAA tournament March 13 after its unusual regular season end, where the team forfeited three conference games. Despite its struggles this season, Northeastern was able to pick up a 66-60...

Dylan Hryckowian plays hard on the ice against BU. The Huskies skated to a 17-16-3 record on the 2023-24 season.

The Huskies’ season ends in heartbreak after a 4-2 loss to the Terriers

Esha Minhas, news staff March 19, 2024

On Saturday, the Northeastern men's hockey season (17-16-3, 9-14-1 HE) ended with a heartbreaking 4-2 loss to the No. 2 Boston University Terriers (24-8-2, 18-14-2 HE). The first period began with both teams hungry for the puck. The Terriers hoped to claim revenge on Northeastern...

Alex Lane takes a swing for the Huskies. Lane tallied 10 RBI for Northeastern against ODU. Photo courtesy Brandon Poli.

Northeastern takes the series against Old Dominion on road to home opener

Sarah Popeck, news staff March 18, 2024

After one last series, the Northeastern baseball team (8-4) ended their road trip and were ready to take it back to Friedman Diamond.  Before that, the Huskies had a remaining contest against Georgia Tech — where they won by 7-0 thanks to two home runs from graduate student...

Freshman forward Andy Moore chases down the forecheck for Northeastern. The Huskies defeated Merrimack 4-0 in the first postseason shutout in program history.

The Huskies are moving on: Northeastern defeats Merrimack in opening round of Hockey East tournament

Esha Minhas, news staff March 16, 2024

On Wednesday, the Northeastern men's hockey team (17-15-3, 9-14-1 HE) shut out the Merrimack Warriors (13-21-1, 6-17-1 HE) 4-0 in their final home game of the season, securing their path to the Hockey East quarterfinals.  Northeastern opened the period, dominating possession...

Derin Erdogan shoots the ball in a game earlier this season.  She was one of four graduating members of the team honored on Senior Day.

Huskies find success over Hampton on Senior Day

Dylan Cohen, news staff March 16, 2024

After seven straight losses, including a forfeit, the Huskies women’s basketball team (9-16, 5-13 CAA) finally got back on their feet on Mar. 3, picking up a win against the Hampton University Pirates (3-24, 3-14 CAA), who stand in last in the CAA.  Fifth-year forward Jaelyn...