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The Northeastern Huskies were unable to make a goal as they battled the UConn Huskies, losing 2-0

Late surge thwarted by UConn in Huskies’ 2-0 loss

Peyton Doyle, news staff February 28, 2021

The Northeastern women’s soccer team (1-2-1) entered this game against the University of Connecticut (2-0-0) coming off of their first win of the season three days earlier against the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. NU competed with their fellow Huskies for the majority...

NU women's hockey will face UNH in the quarterfinals of the Hockey East tournament Sunday.

No. 2 women’s hockey poised for Hockey East playoff run and beyond

George Barker, news staff February 28, 2021

At long last, the Hockey East postseason is upon us. Tonight, the No. 2 women’s hockey team will face the visiting UNH Wildcats in the Hockey East quarterfinals, a game that will hopefully be just a stepping stone to much greater glory for the reigning Hockey East champion...

Northeastern track and field athletes compete in dual meet at URI, clinching wins and setting personal records.

Men’s and women’s track & field competes at Rhode Island

Sam Culver, news staff February 27, 2021

The Northeastern men’s and women’s track & field teams raced in a tri meet at the University of Rhode Island against URI and the Providence College Friars. The Husky men were led by senior sprinter Dametrius O'Connor while the Husky women were led by freshman thrower...

Biron wins pentathlon at track and field UConn multi-event challenge

Biron wins pentathlon at track and field UConn multi-event challenge

Sam Culver, news staff February 27, 2021

Sophomore multi-event athlete Dominique Biron showed off her versatility on the track and in the field, taking first place in the womens’ pentathlon at the UConn multi-event challenge on Feb 20. Sophomore sprinter Sydney Robinson also competed in the women’s pentathlon while...

In the past years, there has been an increase of female presence on MLB's coaching staff, including Ng, Nakken, Smith and Goodrum.

Ng, Nakken, Smith, Goodrum have thrown a baseball into the glass ceiling

Sarah Barber, news correspondent February 27, 2021

It is no secret that baseball is a male-dominated sport — there’s a reason Mo’Ne Davis, the first female to pitch in the Little League World Series, made the cover of Sports Illustrated at just 13 years old.  There are many females in recent years who are shattering...

Northeastern women's volleyball dominated the court Thursday, winning three consecutive sets against Merrimack.

Northeastern women’s volleyball dominates Merrimack on court, 3-0

Mihiro Shimano, sports editor February 26, 2021

The Northeastern women’s volleyball team (2-1) dominated non-conference opponent Merrimack College (0-2) Thursday evening, coming off the court 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-13). This game marked the first meeting between the two teams as Merrimack looks to compete in their second...

The Huskies were unable to score in their season opener Wednesday afternoon, falling 2-0 to UMass Amherst.

Pair of second-half goals lift UMass To 2-0 victory at Northeastern

Dov Kaufman, news staff February 26, 2021

The Northeastern men’s soccer team were defeated by UMass Amherst in the season opener Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2-0. Goals from junior midfielder Ben Sheppard and graduate forward Fillipo Begliardi Ghidini saw away the Huskies in the second half. The match was originally scheduled...

Northeastern women's soccer team ends scoreless drought as they win to UMass Lowell 2-0 Thursday night.

Huskies hold on to blank River Hawks 2-0

Peyton Doyle, news staff February 25, 2021

The Northeastern women’s soccer team (1-1-1) had not scored a goal since their 2-1 loss against Elon University in the CAA quarterfinals Nov. 1, 2019. That burdensome drought ended Thursday night at home in their 2-0 win over the UMass Lowell River Hawks (1-1-0). Both of the...

The Huskies opened their season against Wake Forest, completing the weekend series with a 1-2 record.

Men’s baseball returns to the diamond for first series against Wake Forest

Jack Sinclair, news correspondent February 22, 2021

347 days after the last game of their 2020 season, the Northeastern baseball team finally took to the diamond to begin their 2021 campaign. The Huskies made the trip down to Winston-Salem, N.C., to face off against the no. 17 ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons for a three-game...

This is the second instance of cancellation due to COVID-19 within the Northeastern program.

Men’s basketball cancels upcoming games due to COVID-19 protocols

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor February 22, 2021

The Northeastern men’s basketball team was scheduled to play William and Mary (6-8, 4-5 CAA) Feb. 27 and 28, but the series has now been canceled due to COVID-19-related reasons within the NU program. While it is unclear who exactly returned the positive test result, the...

The Huskies are on a roll, winners of their last three. They'll face Hofstra at home next weekend in their regular-season finale.

Women’s basketball completes sweep against UNCW, wins 78-58

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 21, 2021

The Northeastern women’s basketball team had a picture-perfect weekend against UNC Wilmington, completing the sweep Sunday 78-58 and winning three straight games. This game also marked the second Play4Kay game that Northeastern has competed in this season.  “It was a...

Neither NU or UMass Lowell finished with a goal Sunday despite two overtime periods.

Huskies avoid loss to River Hawks despite barren scoreboard

Peyton Doyle, news correspondent February 21, 2021

The Northeastern Huskies (0-1-1) and the UMass Lowell River Hawks (0-0-1) women’s soccer teams had opportunities late in Sunday’s game and actually found the back of the net at times, but neither finished with a goal at the end of the second overtime period. Lowell saw two...