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Colby Hegarty interacts with spectators at Northeastern's match against Harvard Sept. 17. The Husky helped shut out the Crimson, keeping the game to a 0-0 draw.

Colby Hegarty takes a victory lap for his sixth and final season

Frances Klemm, news staff October 23, 2024

Northeastern's men’s soccer starting goalie, sixth-year mechanical engineering major Colby Hegarty earned his spot as one of the most decorated players on Parsons Field, and his final season is a perfect culmination of the six years he’s spent refining his skills.  Hegarty...

Jaden Bogden battles for possession of the puck against Boston University Oct. 11. The Husky notched the fourth and final goal over Holy Cross Oct. 19.

Huskies come out victorious after chippy 4-2 win against Holy Cross

Frances Klemm, news staff October 22, 2024

The Northeastern women’s ice hockey team (4-3-1, 2-1-1) secured a 4-2 win against the Holy Cross Crusaders (4-3-1, 1-2-1) Oct 19. A physical game, the matchup concluded with three Crusaders being escorted off the ice after collisions and a first career goal from junior forward...

Northeastern holds possession over University of Massachusetts Oct. 5. Last year, the 7s team was the D1 national champions. Photo courtesy Siddarth Chandra.

Northeastern womens’ club rugby creates olympic medalists, community

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff October 22, 2024

Northeastern womens’ club rugby, fittingly nicknamed the Maddogs, has proven itself as one of the toughest competitors in the womens’ club rugby world. The team, which was founded in 1995, joined the Division I conference in 2006 and has been churning out high-level athletes...

Fraser Brown reaches for the ball against Campbell Sept. 7. He notched Northeastern's second goal over Dartmouth Oct. 15.

Northeastern men’s soccer emerges victorious in match against Dartmouth

Bailey Reynolds, news staff October 20, 2024

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (3-4-7, 1-3-2 CAA) defeated Dartmouth (5-5-3, 2-1-1 Ivy League) Oct. 15, 4-2, notching its second win of the season.  The Huskies got rolling early in the first half, immediately dominating possession. In the third minute, junior defender...

Fantasy roundup Week 6: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Fantasy roundup Week 6: Breaking down 5 key takeaways

Daniel Kaplan and Elli Einset October 20, 2024

Week 7 of the NFL has been filled with trade action, from the Buffalo Bills trading for one of the league’s top wide receivers from the Cleveland Browns to the New York Jets also acquiring a top wide receiver from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Dallas Cowboys were completely and...

The exterior of Matthews Arena. Brad Marchand visited the arena to promote the Boston Bruins Centennial Game.

All roads lead to Matthews Arena: Brad Marchand hits the ice at Matthews Arena in celebration of Bruins centennial

Sofia Garrett, sports editor October 17, 2024

It’s a story about history and success — two things the Boston Bruins and Matthews Arena are very familiar with. Bruins’ icon and captain Brad Marchand hit the ice at Matthews Arena, previously known as Boston Arena, to commemorate the first-ever National Hockey League...

Despite the rain, people gather to watch rowers compete at the 2023 Head of the Charles Regatta. More than 200,000 spectators attended the event last year.

Northeastern rowing hopes camaraderie shines through at Head of the Charles Regatta

Isabella Zhang, news correspondent October 17, 2024

Each year in late October, spectators from around the world gather on the banks of the Charles River in Boston — nervous and excited, waving posters and cheering — in celebration of the  Head of the Charles Regatta, which enters its 55th year this weekend. Spanning three...

Skylar Irving fights for the puck in the 4-0 shutout over Boston University Oct. 11. She potted the game-winner against Quinnipiac University Oct. 4, getting named Hockey East Player of the Week following the performance.

In her final season as a Husky, Skylar Irving looks to leave her mark

Elli Einset, news staff October 16, 2024

With major changes to the Northeastern women’s hockey roster this season — including the graduation of Megan Carter and Katy Knoll, who helped power the Huskies’ defense and offense — the group must acclimate quickly as the season kicks into gear. It isn’t the first...

Nate Francois poses for a photo. The senior waked on to Northeastern men's basketball team this season after serving as team manager and competing for the club team. Photo courtesy Northeastern Athletics.

Nate Francois started on the club basketball team. Now, he takes on the D1 court.

Elli Einset, news staff October 15, 2024

All good things take time — and Northeastern basketball’s Nate Francois is a testament to that. The senior guard walked on to Northeastern’s Division I men’s basketball team prior to this season’s start in November after functioning as the team manager and playing for...

Freshman forward Ben Poitras eyes the puck as it flies across the ice in Northeastern's matchup against Stonehill Oct. 12. The Huskies totaled 35 shots compared to the Skyhawks' 18.

Welcome back, Huskies: Northeastern earns first season win against Stonehill

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor October 15, 2024

The Northeastern men's hockey team (1-0-0, 0-0-0 HE) was welcomed back to Matthews Arena for their season opener against Stonehill College (1-2-0, 0-0-0 NEC) Oct. 12. With a packed DogHouse and 15 new additions to the Huskies' roster, Northeastern cruised to their first victory,...

Northeastern celebrates Jessie Hunt's goal over Hofstra Oct. 10. Hunt went on to score the winning shot in the Huskies' 1-0 win to Drexel Oct. 13.

With CAA championships approaching, Northeastern tallies a 2-1 loss to Hofstra

Aoife Jeffries, news staff October 15, 2024

After tying the match up early in the second half, Northeastern women’s soccer  (1-8-6, 1-3-3 CAA) lost 2-1 to the Hofstra Pride (6-2-6, 4-1-2 CAA) Oct. 10 at Parsons Field. With the end of the season looming, Northeastern was eager for a win, but the Huskies weren’t able...

Tomas Sciarra fights for possession against Harvard Sept. 17. The Husky secured a shot on goal for the last three straight games.

Tomas Sciarra is ‘hungrier than ever,’ making an impact for Northeastern men’s soccer

Bailey Reynolds, news staff October 14, 2024

In his first year on the Northeastern men’s soccer team, freshman forward Tomas Sciarra has already made himself a standout player. Named CAA Rookie of the Week following a five-point performance against Merrimack Sept. 10, the Husky is proving his value as a rookie.  “I...