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Forward Katie Cipra sent the Robert Morris goaltender the wrong way as the Huskies sent the Colonials home Monday afternoon in their NCAA quarterfinal win.

Frozen Four bound: No. 1 women’s hockey punches ticket to first Frozen Four berth with 5-1 win over RMU

George Barker, news staff March 15, 2021

One down, two more to go. For the first time in program history, the No. 1 women’s hockey team has fought their way into the Frozen Four and sit just two wins away from the largest trophy in women’s college hockey. The Huskies had to battle through a hot goalie, but NU’s...

The Huskies will play their NCAA quarterfinal matchup with Robert Morris Monday at 2 p.m.

No. 1 women’s hockey draws No. 8 Robert Morris for NCAA quarterfinals

George Barker, news staff March 15, 2021

It’s a year “late,” but the No. 1 Northeastern women’s hockey team is ready again to push for a national championship. After their tournament quarterfinal against Princeton University was cancelled last year, NU has a chance for some form of redemption against No. 8 seeded...

The Huskies split the home-and-away series this weekend with Delaware, making a comeback in Sunday's game with a three-set win.

Northeastern women’s volleyball splits home-and-away series with Delaware

Mihiro Shimano, sports editor March 14, 2021

The Northeastern Huskies split the weekend’s home-and-away series with the Delaware Blue Hens, making a stellar comeback in Sunday’s game, winning 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-16), after a loss Saturday afternoon, 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 11-25, 19-25). NU (6-2, 3-1 CAA) stands second...

The Huskies' season ended in Amherst Sunday evening after falling to the Minutemen 4-1.

Men’s hockey falls to UMass, ends season with Hockey East tournament loss

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor March 14, 2021

Coming into their Sunday evening Hockey East quarterfinal matchup with No. 3 seed University of Massachusetts Amherst, the No. 6 seed Northeastern men’s hockey team needed a statement win in order to continue their season and progress in postseason play. Instead of making...

The No.7 seed Huskies could not get past No.2 seed JMU, subsequently dropping out of the CAA tournament.

Huskies won’t be dancing this season, lose to JMU 81-65

Niyati Parikh, news staff March 14, 2021

Despite the comeback bid late in the second half, the No. 7 seed Northeastern women’s basketball team couldn’t follow through Thursday evening, dropping to second-seeded James Madison University, 81-65, and in turn, eliminating themselves out of the CAA tournament.  The...

Northeastern women's soccer commanded the field Sunday afternoon as they won 2-0 against Delaware in their first conference match of the season.

Alexis Legoalski shines in win over Delaware

Peyton Doyle, news staff March 14, 2021

Every game counts during the season, but when there are just two tournament spots up for grabs among five teams in a division, the pressure is on. The Northeastern women’s soccer team (3-2-1, 1-0 CAA) could not have asked for a better way to start off their conference play...

The Northeastern Huskies dominated the University of Albany Great Danes Tuesday afternoon, coming off 10-1.

Huskies win Dogfight, pound Great Danes

Jack Sinclair, news staff March 11, 2021

When it rains, it pours. The University of Albany baseball team felt the true meaning of this, as they were on the receiving end of a 10-1 thumping at the hands of the Northeastern Huskies Tuesday afternoon.  Their takedown of the Great Danes came fresh on the heels of a...

No. 7 seed Northeastern Huskies head into CAA tournament tonight, facing off against JMU in their first round.

Women’s basketball takes on preseason favorites in CAA tournament

Niyati Parikh, news staff March 11, 2021

Even before the 2020-21 basketball season commenced, the CAA’s head coaches voted to predict who would end up on top. The Northeastern women’s basketball team (7-12, 6-10 CAA) placed fourth in the poll, tied with Elon University.  With how unpredictable the 2020-21 season...

If the Celtics want to make a deep playoff run, they are going to have to make a big move.

Celtics Struggles: Why John Collins Could Be The Answer

Cameron Gleichauf, news correspondent March 10, 2021

The Boston Celtics currently sit at fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-17, just two games ahead of the ninth place Chicago Bulls. Expectations heading into the year were high and this team has undoubtedly failed to meet them so far, especially for one...

The Northeastern baseball team fell in this weekend's series against  Old Dominion University, with a record of 3-4.

Northeastern comes close but falls short at ODU

Jack Sinclair, news staff March 9, 2021

Tight games are a baseball postseason staple. Two teams in midseason form going deep into extra innings is a common sight at the end of the season, but in the second weekend of action? That is less common. The Northeastern Huskies (2-2) made the trip down to Norfolk, Virginia...

The Northeastern men's soccer team could not keep up with the New Hampshire Wildcats, after three goals in the first-half.

Northeastern outclassed by New Hampshire in windy contest

Dov Kaufman, news staff March 9, 2021

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (0-2) were defeated by New Hampshire (2-0) in their first away game of the 2021 season, 4-2. A flurry of three first-half goals from the Wildcats proved too big of a mountain to climb for the Huskies. Second-half goals from sophomore defender...

The combination of team scoring and effective rebounding from Drexel ended Jahmyl Telfort and the Huskies' season Monday night.

Men’s basketball can’t keep up with Drexel, bow out of CAA tournament with semifinal loss

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor March 9, 2021

While freshman forward Jahmyl Telfort scored a career-high 30 points and sophomore guard Tyson Walker finished with 23, the Northeastern men’s basketball team ended their season with a 74-67 loss in the CAA semifinals to the Drexel Dragons. The No. 6 seed Dragons (11-7,...