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Northeastern unites on the ice against Stonehill Oct. 12. The team fell 6-5 in overtime to Providence Nov. 9, with five different Huskies potting goals.

Penalty pains: Northeastern falls to Providence in OT thriller, 6-5

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor November 13, 2024

Hoping to win its first conference match of the season, the Northeastern men's hockey team (1-4-2, 0-2-2 HE) took on the No. 11 Providence College Friars (6-1-2, 4-0-2 HE) Nov. 9 at Matthews Arena. But costly penalties, including its third major this year, and careless mistakes...

Harold Woods jumps for the shot over Princeton Nov. 10. The Husky tallied a game-high 27 points in the matchup.

Northeastern men’s basketball takes its first loss at home opener

Elli Einset, news staff November 13, 2024

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (1-1, 0-0 CAA) narrowly fell to Princeton University (3-0, Ivy League 0-0) Nov. 10 after a tough battle, 79-76.  Princeton’s junior forward Caden Pierce tallied the opening point of the game off a free throw from a foul by junior...

The Huskies celebrate during a match against Stony Brook Oct. 25. The team notched back-to-back 3-1 victories over Campbell in its final home games of the season Nov. 9 and 10.

Northeastern volleyball defeats Campbell in four sets

Cassandra Joyce, news staff November 13, 2024

In its second-to-last home game of the season, the Northeastern volleyball team (10-14, 8-8 CAA) beat the Campbell Camels (6-20, 4-12 CAA) in four sets Nov. 9 during the alumni game.  Scoring opened up with an attack error by Campbell’s freshman outside hitter Victoria...

Harold Woods jumps for the basket in a victory over Boston University Nov. 4. The Huskies finished 12-20 last season and are looking for redemption.

Northeastern men’s basketball is putting last season behind them

Elli Einset, news staff November 12, 2024

After a disappointing 12-20 record last season and the graduation of key players including Chris Doherty and Luka Sakota, Northeastern men’s basketball is back and ready to redeem themselves. As this season kicks into gear, the Huskies are focusing on accountability and putting...

Tory Mariano dribbles the puck against Boston University Oct. 11. The Huskies recorded back-to-back shutouts against UConn Nov. 8 and 9.

A nailbiter win vs. UConn ends in a double shutout sweep for Northeastern women’s hockey

Frances Klemm, news staff November 12, 2024

On Nov. 9, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (7-5-1, 5-3-1 HE) was coming off the high of winning a close game against the No.10 ranked University of Connecticut Huskies (6-6-0, 5-2-0 HE) for the first time since February 2023. Maintaining that momentum from the night before,...

Kristi Merashoff guards the net. The Huskies fell to the University of Delaware in the first round of the CAA tournament. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce.

How Kristi Merashoff became a backbone for Northeastern field hockey, on and off the field

Grace Cargill, news staff November 12, 2024

Field hockey has been a constant for Northeastern’s senior goalkeeper Kristi Merashoff since her early childhood. What started off as simply following the trend of her elementary school friends turned into a passion that would take her much further than the field. “Being...

Fantasy roundup Week 9: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Fantasy roundup Week 9: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Elli Einset and Zach Cohen November 9, 2024

This past week in the NFL, there was confusion across the board. The New Orleans Saints fired their head coach after being defeated by the equally bad Carolina Panthers in a tough scramble. The Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills let bad teams stay too close to them in their...

LA Pratt dribbles the ball against Boston University Nov. 4. The junior transfer notched a game-high 24 points in the matchup.

Northeastern men’s basketball scrapes by, winning season opener against BU

Elli Einset, news staff November 7, 2024

Northeastern men’s basketball (1-0, 0-0 CAA) traveled across town Nov. 4 to play rival Boston University Terriers (0-1, 0-0 CAA), snatching a 80-73 victory for the Huskies in the season opener.  Northeastern and Boston University traditionally match up for the first game...

Skylar Irving battles for the puck against UNH Oct. 9. The Huskies tallied just three shots compared to the Wildcats's five in the 2-0 loss.

Huskies put it all on the ice and get nothing back in 2-0 loss to New Hampshire

Frances Klemm, news staff November 5, 2024

Despite notching a 4-1 win Nov. 1, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (5-5-1, 3-3-1 HE) fell to the New Hampshire Wildcats (5-4-1, 2-4-0 HE), 2-0, Nov. 2, continuing the Huskies’ inconsistent start to the season.  Heading into the game, the team was battling against...

Joe Connor reaches for the puck against Stonehill College Oct. 12. The freshman was drafted in the seventh round of the 2024 NHL draft to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Guided by veteran players, six freshmen take the ice for the Huskies

Bailey Reynolds, news staff November 5, 2024

Following the loss of several star players and key contributors — including former captain Justin Hryckowian, forwards Gunnarwolfe Fontaine and Matt Choupani and defenseman Hunter McDonald — at the 2023-24 season’s end, the Northeastern men’s hockey team did not shy away...

Fantasy roundup Week 8: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Fantasy roundup Week 8: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Zach Cohen and Elli Einset November 1, 2024

Eight weeks have passed in the 2024 NFL season, and the halfway mark is nearing. Only one team is undefeated through said eight weeks: the Kansas City Chiefs. Just one other team — the Detroit Lions — has lost only one game. On the flip side, two teams have yet to win more...

Taze Thompson skates for the puck against Merrimack Jan. 27. The captain was named Hockey East Player of the Week following a five point performance Oct. 18 and 19.

Vicious on the ice, beloved everywhere else, Taze Thompson is one to watch

Frances Klemm, news staff November 1, 2024

It’s impossible to do it all — but Taze Thompson comes pretty close. In her final year on the ice at Mathews Arena, the women’s ice hockey senior forward and captain has melded her strength in academics to her dominance in hockey, becoming both a beloved captain and a vicious...