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Outdoor track: Barrett runs third best time in NU history

April 14, 2011

Shapiro ran the 100-meter dash in 11:08 for the win and freshman teammate Eric Jenkins was also victorious in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 3:47.99. Jenkins’ time was the fastest time recorded by a Husky since 1997.

Club Running: Runners take home top spot

April 14, 2011

“Our sport is every other sport’s punishment.” This motto is what goes through the mind of Erika Da Costa, a freshman on Northeastern’s club running team, every time she goes on one of her six-mile runs through Boston, trekking across the Charles River into Cambridge and heading to a bridge that will bring her back around to the grass outside the Cabot Center.

Men’s Rowing: NU falls to BU, loses Artlett Cup

April 14, 2011

BU was able to take the advantage early, taking a four-seat lead over the first quarter of the 2000-meter Charles River course. The Terriers’ crescendo widened its distance just after passing under the Massachusetts Avenue bridge, a lead they were able to build upon until Northeastern got its rhythm back under control.

Player of the week: Brandon McNelis

April 14, 2011

Senior Brandon McNelis pitched a three-hit shutout last Sunday for the win against Hofstra University. He walked one batter and struck out seven, notching his first complete game and second career win. His performance earned him Huntington News Player of the Week honors. “He pitches better every time he is out on the mound and last time was his best yet,” head coach Neil McPhee said. “[McNelis] pitched an extraordinary game.”

Column: Title time?

April 14, 2011

For spring break, I visited a friend in Durham, N.C. As a part of my visit, I had the good fortune to attend a Duke University basketball game, which was a phenomenal experience. A night at the famed Cameron Indoor stadium is a unique sports experience that only a few thousand fans get to enjoy on a nightly basis. Entry into the arena is a coveted prize, sometimes requiring days (or, if it’s the game against UNC, upwards of a month) of camping outside the arena to attain.

Baseball: Huskies lose four straight

April 7, 2011

The metaphorical snowball keeps getting bigger and bigger. After going 2-2 last week, the baseball team found itself back to its early season ways, dropping four straight contests this week. The losing streak, which stood at three, increased to four when the Huskies registered a loss at home Wednesday afternoon against Rhode Island. The defeat came at a time when the Huskies desperately needed a win. Unfortunately, the Huskies’ efforts were not enough, as the Rams stifled the late-surging Huskies, ending the game with a 7-6 loss.

Men’s hockey: Thiessen finds success in AHL

April 7, 2011

Two years and four days ago, Northeastern’s stand-out goaltender Brad Thiessen signed a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, cutting his collegiate career short to play professionally. After posting a school record 25 wins in the 2008-09 season and guiding the Huskies to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 15 years, Thiessen suited up for the Pens’ minor-league affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Outdoor Track: both squads take home second place

April 7, 2011

The women’s team had a total of 115.50 points, behind only St. Peter’s College with 168.50 points. The men’s team finished with 95 points, just 11 points behind Ramapo College.

Men and women’s rowing: Bivona gets first collegiate win

April 7, 2011

The women’s rowing team came out strong in two days of racing this weekend, sweeping its opponents Saturday and winning three of four races Sunday. At Orchard Beach Lagoon in New Rochelle, N.Y., Sunday, the athletes had to overcome adverse weather conditions to compete against Columbia. Head coach Joe Wilhelm and freshman Christina Bivona said they believe that squad was the toughest team they faced this weekend.

Column: Roby shines on OTL, proves point

April 7, 2011

On Monday Northeastern athletics saw recognition on two major television networks. In the afternoon, athletics director Peter Roby was a guest on ESPN’s Outside The Lines (OTL), and a few hours later, during CBS’ NCAA championship broadcast, the network flashed back to remind fans and alumni of an unfortunate Husky loss to Virginia Commonwealth in the 1984 tournament.

Player of the Week: Jon Leroux

April 7, 2011

Sophomore catcher Jon Leroux knocked in three runs and belted a home run last weekend in a series against the Towson Tigers. This brought his total to 12 runs batted in on the season, the second-best mark on the team. His performance earned him Huntington News Player of the Week honors. “I was seeing the ball better than the previous weeks,” Leroux said. “This season has been all right for me, but it’s better as of two weeks ago. I just think day-to-day like every game.”

Baseball: Huskies take wins from Richmond, BC

March 31, 2011

After Brown University spoiled the baseball team’s home debut at a newly-renovated Friedman Diamond, the Huskies chalked their first home win, defeating Boston College 2-1 Tuesday.