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In a shootout, the Huskies fall to New Hampshire, losing in overtime 2-2.

No. 3/4 women’s hockey registers a tie against UNH, falls in the shootout

George Barker, news staff January 10, 2021

In another close game against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats, the No. 3/4 Northeastern women’s hockey team got off to a slow start and had a bounceback second period. This time though, their bounceback wasn’t enough, as an unlucky UNH third period goal tied the...

The Huskies sweep Merrimack this weekend in home-and-home series.

No. 14 men’s hockey sweeps home-and-home series against Merrimack

Erin Walsh, news correspondent January 10, 2021

The No. 14 Northeastern men's hockey team closed out the weekend with a sweep of Merrimack College, winning Saturday night's game at Matthews Arena 3-2 in overtime and taking Sunday afternoon's game at Lawler Rink 3-2 in regulation to improve to 5-3-2 (5-3-2 HEA) on the season.  The...

The Huskies come up on top over Hofstra this weekend, winning 81-78 OT and 67-56.

Men’s basketball sweeps preseason favorite Hofstra, starts CAA play 4-0

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor January 10, 2021

The Huskies came back from deficits of 19 and eight to win both games in their weekend series against the Hofstra Pride. Sophomore guard Tyson Walker was the Huskies’ spark all weekend, finishing with nine assists in the first game and 23 points in the second. Last year,...

The Huskies defended well, allowing UNH just one goal in their win Friday night.

No. 3/4 women’s hockey secures hard-fought 3-1 win over visiting UNH

George Barker, news staff January 9, 2021

The No. 3/4 women’s hockey team picked up another win Friday evening, squeaking out a win over the visiting University of New Hampshire Wildcats by a tally of 3-1. Once again, the Huskies had a bit of a slow start in the contest, but were able to ride a strong first period...

Despite a strong start, the Huskies fall to Hofstra in the third game this week.

Huskies fall to Hofstra and unable to complete comeback, 68-57

Niyati Parikh, news staff January 7, 2021

Playing their third game in six days, the women’s basketball team is still looking for their first win as they lost another final-quarter comeback attempt to Hofstra, 68-57.  Junior guard Kendall Currence opened the scoring for NU with an easy layup assisted by senior guard...

Guard Stella Clark and the Huskies fell to Delaware in both matchups over the weekend.

Women’s basketball snaps previous home openers win streak against Delaware

Niyati Parikh, news staff January 6, 2021

After a last-minute schedule change due to a positive COVID-19 test in the Elon University program, the Huskies faced the University of Delaware on back-to-back days. Both games were swept by the Fighting Blue Hens, 86-59 on Monday and 68-61 on Tuesday. As they promised with...

Northeastern comeback to their season in 2021 with a strong weekend win against University of Maine.

No. 3 women’s hockey wins goaltending battle 1-0 against Maine

George Barker, news staff January 5, 2021

In another game featuring excellent goaltending from both sides, the No. 3 Northeastern women’s hockey team defeated the Maine Black Bears 1-0 again on the back of an overwhelming shot total and strong play in net as the Huskies outshot their opponent 41-21.  Both Northeastern...

Cole and Oriyomi named members of CAA’S United for Change committee

Cole and Oriyomi named members of CAA’S United for Change committee

Niyati Parikh, news staff January 4, 2021

Women’s basketball head coach Kelly Cole and sophomore forward Mide Oriyomi were selected Nov. 2 to reside as members of the United for Change executive committee. The CAA established a 14-member CAA Family committee in order to address social and racial justice issues that...

Jordan Harris scored two goals against UMass, but it was not enough as the Huskies fell in both matchups.

No. 10 men’s hockey swept in home-and-home against No. 9 UMass

Leah Cussen, news staff January 3, 2021

No. 10 men’s hockey took two tough losses against No. 9 UMass Friday at Matthews Arena and Saturday at Mullins Center. While the Huskies fought hard, they couldn’t quite match the Minutemen’s precision. NU (3-3-2, 3-3-2 HEA) played this series without freshman forward Steven...

The women captured their third win of the season over Maine this afternoon.

No. 3 women’s hockey cruises to second win of the season over the Maine Black Bears

George Barker, news staff January 3, 2021

In a normal year, by Jan. 3, the No. 3 Northeastern women’s hockey team has more than two wins, or at least more than three games played. But as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to necessitate game cancellations and postponements to protect players, coaches and the surrounding...

Tyson Walker finished the weekend with 35 points and 10 assists from both games as the Huskies swept Elon in their CAA opening weekend

Men’s basketball sweeps in CAA Opening Weekend against Elon

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor January 3, 2021

Once freshman forward Jahmyl Telfort hit a three, just as time expired in the first half of Saturday’s CAA matchup, the Huskies kept the lead for the remainder of the weekend. The first game of the two was a close, defensive battle until halftime, but the Huskies (3-6, 2-0...