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Women’s Hockey: Huskies skate to two overtime ties

November 18, 2010

The women’s hockey team couldn’t find the win column this weekend, or the loss column either, for that matter.

Column: Hoops are last hope

November 18, 2010

The men’s basketball team is beginning a season without many expectations from spectators. Most Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) media don’t expect the Huskies to challenge for a first-round bye in the CAA Tournament.

Men’s hockey: Offensive struggles continue

November 10, 2010

Entering the 2010-11 season, the men’s hockey team’s strength was supposed to be its offense. The Huskies had a solid core of returning forwards, with a few talented freshmen joining the ranks. The defense, however, was the question mark. Before the season began, head coach Greg Cronin said if the defense played well, NU should see some success.

Men’s basketball: Allen will lead young, unproven men’s squad

November 10, 2010

Despite coming off a 20-win season and an appearance in the National Invitational Tournament, the men’s basketball team enters this season with a lingering question: Who will replace Matt Janning?

Women’s basketball: Tall newcomers look to take women to elevated heights

November 10, 2010

With the addition of 6-foot-3-inch freshmen forwards Sierra Mendenhall and Jewel Tunstull, and 6-4 sophomore forward Christine Huber, who transferred from Rutgers University last season, the women’s basketball team is in a tall position to advance further in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament than it did last season.

Field hockey: Huskies eliminated by Old Dominion in CAA semis

November 10, 2010

After 21 games, the field hockey season ended with a 4-0 loss to Old Dominion University (ODU) in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) playoffs Sunday.

Women’s hockey: Penalty kill helps Huskies shutout Yale

November 10, 2010

Much like its previous game against Boston College, the women’s hockey team played a penalty-filled second period in which it took three penalties. But the Huskies escaped unscathed, and killed the penalties without surrendering a goal.

Swimming & diving: Kearns stars but Huskies go 1-3 at JMU

November 10, 2010

The swimming & diving team faced a slew of opponents at the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) pod meet at James Madison University Saturday and Sunday.

Men’s soccer: Disappointing season on pitch

November 10, 2010

Despite outshooting No. 11 William & Mary 16-10 and having a 10-1 advantage in corner kicks, the men’s soccer team fell 2-1 in overtime Saturday on Senior Day at Parsons Field.

Volleyball: Huskies can clinch CAA Tourney berth this weekend

November 10, 2010

After a successful weekend, the volleyball team is right in the hunt for one of the three remaining playoff spots.

Column: Rivalry with Terriers renewed tomorrow

November 10, 2010

It’s all you could ask for. Tomorrow, Northeastern hosts Boston University to open the men’s basketball season. On a Friday night. At Matthews Arena. In front of a (sure to be) packed house.