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Parquet Report: It’s reasonable to be concerned for the Celtics after back-to-back frustrating losses

Parquet Report: It’s reasonable to be concerned for the Celtics after back-to-back frustrating losses

Aiden Barker, news staff March 2, 2025

It’s been a tale of halves for the Celtics lately. One 24-minute stretch has been significantly better than the other in the last two games.  The Cleveland Cavaliers took a while to heat up in TD Garden Feb. 28 where they found themselves in a 25-3 deficit against the Boston...

Kourtney Bichotte-Dunner runs down the field at the National Collegiate Rugby Women's All-star tournament. Northeastern womens' club rugby won national championships last season. Photo courtesy Margaret Reiss.

Underdogs to All-Stars: Northeastern rugby players shine on national stage

Siera Qosaj, news staff March 1, 2025

After defeating the reigning national champions last season and securing a conference title this fall, Northeastern women’s club rugby team is set on proving its more than just a Cinderella story. The Northeastern women’s rugby team, coming off of its conference championship...

Nordic skiers Bergen Nelson, Joseph Stumpf, Ted Yee and Beck Labash (left to right) stand with their skiis at a competition. The club was founded in 2023 by Yee and Greta Goldade. Photo courtesy HUski Nordic Club.

Cross-country skiers find community in HUski Nordic Club

Kayla Goldman, news staff February 28, 2025

For cross-country — or nordic — skiers, going to a city school means possibly having to give up their sport.  The HUski Nordic Club, founded by fourth-year and mechanical engineering major Ted Yee and fourth-year neuroscience major Greta Goldade in 2023, has become a...

Harold Woods steps away from his opponent. Woods had five rebounds and two assists against North Carolina A&T Feb. 27.

Huskies dominate against North Carolina A&T in last home game of season

Elli Einset, sports editor February 28, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (16-14, 8-9 CAA) beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies (7-23, 3-14 CAA) 69-55 during the Huskies’ Senior Night game Feb. 27.  “I'm just really pleased with the outcome,” said head coach Bill Coen. “I thought we played a really super...

Jaime Snyder smiles during a practice. Snyder previously coached at D’Youville University for the men and women's volleyball teams. Photo courtesy Jaime Snyder.

Northeastern volleyball hires Jaime Snyder as new associate head coach

Cassandra Joyce, news staff February 27, 2025

Northeastern Athletics has tapped Jaime Snyder to fill the role of associate head coach for the university’s volleyball team, the team announced on social media and on the Northeastern Athletics website Feb. 26.  Snyder previously coached at D’Youville University and...

Ryan Gerety waits for the pitch March 29, 2024. Gerety took two runs in the series against Indiana State Feb. 22 and 23.

Northeastern baseball takes two of three games against Indiana State

Valentina Swan, news correspondent February 26, 2025

The Northeastern men’s baseball team (3-2, 0-0 CAA) couldn't complete a sweep during its Feb. 22 and 23 matchup against Indiana State Sycamores (5-3, 0-0 Missouri Valley Conference). The Huskies won the first two games, 7-0 and 5-0 but lost the third 5-4. The team was coming...

Parquet Report: All-Star festivities are over, but the chase for the Larry O’Brien trophy is not

Parquet Report: All-Star festivities are over, but the chase for the Larry O’Brien trophy is not

Aiden Barker, news correspondent February 26, 2025

The Boston Celtics (40-16) picked up right where they left off before the All-Star break: winning. After emerging victorious in seven of their last eight games before the mini vacation, including a three-game streak, the team added to its winning ways Feb. 20 and 22 when it defeated...

The Huskies Reward App displays various games students can get tickets to. On July 1, 2024, Northeastern Athletics launched the Huskies Rewards

Beanpot ticket controversy and more eyes on women’s sports: the impact of the new Huskies Rewards app

Katarina Schmeiszer, news staff February 25, 2025

The new Huskies Rewards App may have caused a stir when it came to Beanpot tickets, but its goal for increased fan engagement at Northeastern could be bringing more attention to women’s sports.  On July 1, 2024, Northeastern Athletics launched the Huskies Rewards App, a...

JB Frankel protects the ball against his defender Feb. 20. Frankel improved his free-throw percentage to .857 against Monmouth Feb. 24.

Northeastern men’s basketball loses to Monmouth in back and forth nail-biter

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent February 25, 2025

Northeastern’s men’s basketball (15-14, 7-9 CAA) narrowly lost to the Monmouth University Hawks (11-18, 9-7 CAA) in a thrilling 73-78 game Feb. 24. This was a particularly important matchup for both sides, as sixth place in the Coastal Athletics Association, or CAA, table...

Top Line: What went right and what went wrong for each team in the 4 Nations Faceoff

Top Line: What went right and what went wrong for each team in the 4 Nations Faceoff

Bailey Reynolds, news staff February 24, 2025

It’s official: Team Canada has taken the first ever 4 Nations Faceoff over their rival, Team USA, in a matchup that went beyond the scope of hockey. Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid netted the game winning goal in overtime, making Canada victorious, 3-2 Feb. 20.  The...

Camille Clement fights through her shot Feb. 16. Clement had six points and one assist against Towson Feb. 21.

Northeastern women’s basketball suffers loss to Towson during “Think Pink” game

Cassandra Joyce, news staff February 24, 2025

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (2-20, 1-13 CAA) suffered a tough loss to the Towson Tigers (9-16, 7-7 CAA) 67-51 at home Feb. 21.  Northeastern was up at halftime by one but by the end of the game, the Huskies just didn’t have much left in the tank with only...

The TD Garden in downtown Boston with Celtics and Bruins signage. The arena hosted thousands of events, from sports games to concerts. File photo by Harriet Rovniak.

How to tackle Boston sports on a college budget

Gabby Ahitow, news correspondent February 24, 2025

Boston is home to some of the most iconic professional sports teams and is known for its rowdy fans. Some would say to fulfill the  Boston experience, the requirement is to attend a game in TD Garden or eat a Fenway Frank. However, this can be an expensive bucket list item to...