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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Sports

Men’s Hockey: Huskies return to Beanpot title game

February 9, 2011
The Beanpot has been a sour subject for Northeastern fans, students, and alumni for the past 23 years. While NU’s rival, Boston University, has bathed in Beanpot success over three decades, reaching the tournament championship game in 26 of the past 28 seasons, the Huskies have been left splashing around in the kiddie pool.

Column: New buildings, less fans

February 3, 2011
In the hype and run-up to the Beanpot, and subsequent jubilation or letdown the following week, one news item is going to get lost among the shuffle.

Women’s Hockey: Sulyma comes up clutch

February 3, 2011
Freshman forward Katie MacSorley extended her point streak to three games when she scored in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to No. 8 Boston College

Women’s Basketball: Kerkhof keeps scoring

February 3, 2011
For the fourth game in a row, sophomore guard Deanna Kerkhof was the leading scorer for the Huskies. The Wallaceburg, Ontario native notched 19 points and seven rebounds in Sunday’s 61-55 loss to their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rival George Mason.

Player of the Week: Nia Howard

February 3, 2011
Nia Howard won both the long jump and 55-meter dash at the Boston Indoor Games on Friday, helping the Huskies win the meet, which featured 16 other teams. Her efforts have earned her Huntington News Player of the Week.

Indoor Track: Huskies sweep Boston Indoor Games

February 3, 2011
Both of Northeastern’s track and field teams finished first in the Boston Indoor Games Friday, with junior long jumper Nia Howard writing herself into the school record books and freshman Eric Jenkins running a 4:11.90 mile to lead the men.

Men’s Hockey: Rawlings stays on point, aids win

February 3, 2011
Backed by two strong performances from sophomore goaltender Chris Rawlings, the men’s hockey team earned three points from it’s weekend series against the UMass Amherst Minutemen.

Men’s Basketball: Allen ties career-high performance in win

February 3, 2011
Northeastern men's basketball defeated Virginia Commonwealth 91-80. Chaisson Allen ties career-high 26 points.

Men’s Basketball: Huskies grab first two conference wins

January 27, 2011
Coen’s Huskies broke through this week, defeating UNC-Wilmington and William & Mary to pick up their first two wins in the CAA and end the lengthy drought. The Huskies are now 6-15 overall and 2-8 in league play.

Men’s Hockey: MacLeod scores late to force overtime thriller

January 27, 2011
Senior forward Wade MacLeod scored what he called the most important goal of his career Saturday night as the men’s hockey team earned a 3-3 draw with No. 10 Maine at Matthews Arena.

Swimming & Diving: Seniors swim to victory

January 27, 2011
Surrounded by friends, family, coaches and teammates, five Northeastern seniors made their last competitive appearances last weekend at Barletta Natatorium as the Huskies beat Siena University 182-106.

Women’s Basketball: Huskies go one up, one down in CAA

January 27, 2011
Mirroring last year’s 7-11 record, the Huskies diminished their hopes for a chance at the CAA title with an 85-68 loss to UNC-Wilmington. The Huskies slid to 2-5 in CAA play, tied with Georgia State University and George Mason University for second-to-last place.