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Freshman guard Yirsy Queliz dribbles the ball down the court for the Huskies. Northeastern fell to Stony Brook 71-35 Jan. 11.

‘We need to work on not falling apart’: Women’s basketball falls 71-35 to conference leader Stony Brook

Dylan Cohen, news staff February 19, 2024

Northeastern women’s basketball (8-15, 4-9 CAA) faced the Stony Brook Seawolves (21-3, 11-2 CAA) at home Sunday, suffering an upsetting 71-35 loss. It was the lowest-scoring game of the season for the Huskies. Defeating the conference leader with a healthy squad would be...

Northeastern mens club lacrosse goalie Sam Bellomy gets ready in net. Bellomy backstopped his team with a .627 save percentage last season. Photo courtesy Vittorio Mount

‘I am excited to see what we can do’: Northeastern men’s club lacrosse looks to the future as season kicks off

Elli Einset, news correspondent February 17, 2024

Northeastern men’s club lacrosse has maintained its focus between seasons, and the team hopes to keep up the momentum from its previous success following its 11-6 record in 2023. This year’s spring season has brought many new players to the team, and with these players,...

Cam Maldonado rounds home base. Maldonado broke the Northeastern record for most home runs by a rookie with 13 in 2023.

‘Unfinished business’: After a historic season, the Huskies are back with a vengeance

Sarah Popeck, news staff February 15, 2024

Flashback to May 2023 — the Huskies walked off the field with pride after an incredibly momentous season.  They set a program record with 44 wins and 106 homers and appeared in the NCAA tournament for the 10th time. The Huskies had never found themselves with a midweek...

The Northeastern womens hockey team congratulates Skylar Irving after her goal. Northeastern defeated Maine 4-0 Saturday afternoon.

Huskies dominate in shutout victory over Maine

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 14, 2024

Everything seems to be clicking for the Huskies. They’re scoring goals, there’s depth in the lines and the team hasn’t lost a game in a month.  That last defeat was to the University of Maine, Jan. 12 — the first of a weekend series in which Northeastern took home...

Captain Justin Hryckowian hoists the Beanpot trophy over his head. Northeastern defeated BU 4-3 in overtime in the 71st Beanpot tournament.

Another thrilling come-from-behind win seals Northeastern’s second straight Beanpot sweep

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett February 13, 2024

History is bound to repeat itself.  Northeastern and Boston University take it to a 4-3 overtime finish, senior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scores a game-winning overtime goal, the Huskies claim a Beanpot sweep.  If the Huskies do one thing well, it’s win Beanpots....

A student fan screams, reacting to in-game action. Many fans, especially those near the front of the DogHouse, emoted, chanted and poked their heads over the railings when voicing their feelings and thoughts throughout the game.

The spirit of the DogHouse: experiencing gameday in Northeastern hockey’s fan section

Sofia Sawchuk, photo staff February 12, 2024

A fan takes a deep breath and closes their eyes: It’s gameday at Matthews Arena. The slapping sound of pucks rings off the boards while the crisp smell of ice fills the air. Northeastern’s Pep Band fills the gaps between play with bellowing music, while chants, jeers and...

Cameron Whitehead blocks away a shot from Boston University. The Huskies defeated the Terriers 4-3 in overtime Jan. 30.

Championship Preview: Northeastern and BU set to go head-to-head in 71st Beanpot final

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 12, 2024

The 71st men’s Beanpot championship is bound to be a fierce competition. It’s the sixth year in a row Northeastern and Boston University have faced each other in a Beanpot game, and the two teams combined have taken every title since 2018. Northeastern has claimed all but...

Derin Erdogan bodies past a Campbell player in the paint. Erdogan led Northeastern in points with 16 and rebounds with eight.

Huskies defeated 54-43 in fight against Campbell

Dylan Cohen, news staff February 9, 2024

Returning home after a 73-66 conference win away against the University of Delaware (6-12, 2-4 CAA), the Northeastern women’s basketball team (7-10, 3-4 CAA) hoped to secure another win at home against the No. 11 Campbell University Camels (10-9, 3-5 CAA) Jan. 28. Riddled with...

Katy Knoll gets ready for the faceoff. Knoll scored the game-winning goal 27 seconds into overtime in Saturdays game.

Late-game antics put No. 13 Northeastern back on top of UNH

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 7, 2024

In a Saturday afternoon matinee, the No. 13 Northeastern Huskies (20-9-1, 13-7-1 HE) finished off their weekend series against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (12-14-2, 9-10-2 HE) in style. It was the pair’s third matchup in two weeks and Northeastern’s third win...

The Huskies celebrate their Beanpot semifinals victory. Northeastern defeated Harvard 3-2 in overtime .

‘O Captain My Captain’ : Justin Hryckowian leads the way to Huskies’ sixth-straight Beanpot final

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett February 6, 2024

The Beanpot semifinal wasn’t Northeastern’s cleanest win this season, but the Huskies got it done.  The competition was the first time Northeastern and Harvard faced each other since last year’s Beanpot championship game — which the Huskies won in a historic shootout...

Justin Hryckowian scores the game-winning goal in Friday nights game against Maine. The captain also tallied an assist in Hunter McDonalds goal earlier in the contest.

Huskies continue hot streak with statement 6-3 win over Maine

Esha Minhas, news staff February 5, 2024

After coming off a huge overtime win against No. 3 Boston University Tuesday night, the Northeastern men's hockey team (11-12-2, 6-11-0 HE) completed back-to-back upsets with a 6-3 victory over No. 6/5 University of Maine (17-5-2, 9-4-1 HE).  The teams skated back and forth...

Jack Williams skates down the ice in the 2023 Beanpot finals. Williams is the Huskies points leader this season with 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists).

Men’s hockey looks to extend hot streak into Beanpot tournament

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 5, 2024

The men’s Beanpot tournament kicks off at TD Garden Monday night. Reigning champion Northeastern will seek to defend its trophy, and what seemed like a daunting task at the beginning of the season looks much more promising now.  Northeastern comes into the tournament on...