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The Huskies will compete for the Hockey East title Saturday night against Providence.

No. 1 seed women’s hockey looks to win fourth straight Hockey East Championship against No. 3 seed Friars

George Barker, news staff March 6, 2021

There was certainly some question as to whether or not the Hockey East Championship would be played this year with multiple COVID-related game cancellations and program pauses across the conference, but it’s finally here. While some fans might be pleasantly surprised that the...

The Northeastern men's hockey team falls to Boston College, 4-2, ranking sixth in the Hockey East Power Index.

No. 18 men’s hockey falters late against No. 2 Boston College

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff March 5, 2021

Faced with a tall order and a towering foe Friday night, the No. 18 Northeastern men’s hockey team matched No. 2 Boston College blow-for-blow at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, only to give up two third-period goals and fall to the Eagles, 4-2. The Huskies have struggled to...

The Huskies won against Hofstra in their first CAA regular season matchup, marking the first win against the team since 2017.

Women’s volleyball take home win against Hofstra, 3-1

Mihiro Shimano, sports editor March 5, 2021

The Northeastern volleyball team (4-1, 1-0) took home a 3-1 win (25-27, 25-15, 25-18, 25-18) against Hofstra University (3-1, 0-1) in their first matchup of the CAA regular season, extending their win streak by four matches and marking the first win against the Pride since 2017....

The women's volleyball team will head into their regular season, playing first against rival Hofstra.

Women’s volleyball heads into their regular CAA season

Mihiro Shimano, sports editor March 5, 2021

The Northeastern women’s volleyball team (3-1) will face their first conference opponent, Hofstra University (3-0), March 5, officially kicking off their run to the CAA championships scheduled to take place in Towson, MD April 1 and 3.  Due to COVID-19 protocols, this season...

In a last minute midweek match up, the Huskies dominate against UMass Amherst Minutemen, winning 11-2.

Huskies Home Opener, Minutemen Minced

Jack Sinclair, news staff March 4, 2021

Late cancellations. Even later additions. This is the plight of the Northeastern baseball team’s 2021 campaign. After their opening series at Wake Forest, the Huskies have had two subsequent opponents cancel on them. First it was Villanova, then the Maine Blackbears pulled...

Oriyomi is averaging over 11 points a game and leads the Huskies with 7.8 rebounds per game in the 2020-21 season.

Mide Oriyomi: The Red and Black hero

Niyati Parikh, news staff March 4, 2021

In a team riddled with upperclassman injuries, one underclassman has stepped up to the plate to fill in the gaps: sophomore forward Mide Oriyomi.  Last season, then-rookie Oriyomi led the class of 2023 in scoring averages and even earned herself CAA Rookie of the Week Jan....

Even though they fought hard, the Huskies could not come up with a win in their loss to Hofstra Tuesday.

NU loses 63-60, splits home-and-home series with Hofstra again

Niyati Parikh, news staff March 4, 2021

Despite a strong game by junior guard Kendall Currence, the Huskies could not continue their winning streak Tuesday with a 63-60 loss against Hofstra University. This is the second time this season that NU has split the home-and-home series with Hofstra (7-11, 5-7 CAA), going...

The NU Huskies are headed to the Hockey East championships this Saturday, after a narrow win against UConn 2-1 Wednesday evening.

No. 1 seed women’s hockey ends No. 7 seed UConn’s playoff run, secures chance for fourth straight HE Championship

George Barker, news staff March 3, 2021

In by far the closest game the No. 1 seeded and No. 1 ranked Northeastern women’s hockey team has played in quite a while, the Boston-based Huskies were able to just edge the visiting No. 7 seed UConn Huskies in an immensely competitive and nearly penalty-less 2-1 win. “I...

The two Huskies will battle one another tonight for the Hockey East quarterfinals, a rematch of last year's Hockey East Championship games.

No. 1 seeded women’s hockey faces familiar, experienced UConn in Hockey East semifinals

George Barker, news staff March 3, 2021

After a dominant 7-0 win over UNH in the Hockey East quarterfinals, the No. 1 seed women’s hockey team will face the Huskies from the “South” in a 4:30 p.m. contest tonight. The game against the No. 7 seed UConn will be a rematch of last year’s Hockey East Championship...

Northeastern director of athletics Jeff Konya is one of 26 committee members focused on spreading awareness and improving diversity in hockey.

College Hockey for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion looks to increase opportunity, spread awareness

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor March 1, 2021

Hockey has historically been a predominantly white sport with marginal amounts of diversity compared to other sports such as baseball or basketball, but College Hockey for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or College Hockey for DEI — a new initiative launched this month by 26...

Seven goals for the Huskies led them to victory Sunday night over UConn in the Hockey East quarterfinals.

No. 2 women’s hockey routs UNH 7-0 in the Hockey East quarterfinals

George Barker, news staff March 1, 2021

The Women’s Hockey East quarterfinals came and went this weekend with plenty of upsets, as Boston College and Boston University were both eliminated Sunday, but the No. 1 seed and No. 2 ranked Northeastern women’s hockey team prevailed over the visiting No. 8 seed University...

Northeastern is on a four-game winning streak  after capturing a win against Hofstra Sunday afternoon.

Huskies tie team three-point record in win against Hofstra, 68-39

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 28, 2021

The Northeastern women’s basketball team has been on a hot streak, winning their last three games. They extended that streak with a win Sunday, 68-39, against Hofstra University in their second home-and-home series against them this season. This series replaced the previously...