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Women's basketball is the last winter sports team to start their season, opening Dec. 20 against Maine.

Women’s basketball preview: Huskies’ set eyes on ring despite pandemic setback and challenges

Niyati Parikh, news staff December 13, 2020

Despite an unprecedented end to the 2019-20 season coupled with the loss of Courtney Redcross, Rachel Aho and playmaker Shannon Todd, Northeastern’s women’s basketball has its eyes set on the ring at the end of this unparalleled time for sports.  Returning junior Alexis...

Sophomore forward Aidan McDonough and the rest of the men's hockey team look to start strong against Merrimack this season.

Men’s hockey preview: In an unpredictable season, the Huskies plan to take it one game at a time

Leah Cussen, city editor December 12, 2020

On the first day of every preseason, the Huskies establish their goals for the season: win the Beanpot, win a Hockey East Championship and win a national championship. Already, their goals for this season have been challenged by the unpredictability of the pandemic. While Beanpot...

Sophomore guard Tyson Walker scored 29 points, but it was not enough for the Huskies to overcome a solid UMass team.

Minutemen defeat Huskies despite Tyson Walker’s efforts

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor December 12, 2020

Sophomore guard Tyson Walker poured in 29 points for the men’s basketball team and freshman forward Jahmyl Telfort added 13 off the bench, but it was not enough as the Huskies fell 94-79 to UMass. Leading the Minutemen was sophomore forward Tre Mitchell with 31 points and...

Huskies win 4-1 to Boston College in their first game of the winter season.

No. 2 women’s hockey wins season opener against No. 9 BC, 4-1

George Barker, news staff December 12, 2020

Despite the fact that their opponent had played six games already this season, the No. 2 women’s hockey team knocked off No. 9 Boston College Friday afternoon in their season opener. The Huskies scored four straight, shaking off a slow first period to win with a score of 4-1.  “I...

The Huskies will try to get off to a hot start against UMass at 1:30 behind preseason second-team all-CAA honoree guard Tyson Walker.

Men’s basketball preview: Huskies reload following third straight CAA Championship appearance

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor December 11, 2020

After multiple cancellations and delays due to COVID-19 cases, the Northeastern men’s basketball team will finally begin their season Dec. 11 against UMass.  This game was added to the Huskies’ schedule after the game against UMass Lowell, which was scheduled for Dec....

The women's hockey team is set to play their first game of the winter season against Boston College on Friday.

Women’s hockey preview: Huskies’ sights remain set on a national title

George Barker, news staff December 9, 2020

The reigning Women’s Hockey East Champions have similar faces and the same goal, but very different circumstances. After a resounding 9-1 victory in last year’s Hockey East Championship, the team had their sights set on a national championship. The COVID-19 pandemic robbed...

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Varsity e-sports competes through COVID-19 and seeks wins throughout the fall season.

Varsity esports team competes through COVID-19 to clinch wins in fall season

Riley Robinson, news staff December 8, 2020

Justin Adams, a fifth-year computer science major, has been playing Hearthstone since his senior year of high school. But he said he really improved when he could no longer go outside — not because of COVID-19, though. He dislocated his shoulder playing soccer while on co-op...

Men's basketball will be the first winter sports team to return to competition following the postponement of games and practices.

Winter sports to return Dec. 11

Leah Cussen, deputy sports editor December 1, 2020

According to a statement released Tuesday, Northeastern winter sports would return to competition starting Dec. 9. Men’s basketball was supposed to be the first to return to competition, hosting UMass Lowell Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., but this game was cancelled due to COVID-19 cases...

The women's hockey team was one of the five varsity teams that had clusters of positive COVID-19 cases, resulting in the postponement of winter sports until Dec. 18.

Winter sports postponed until Dec. 18 due to COVID-19 cases

Valeria Vazquez, sports editor November 24, 2020

Northeastern postponed winter sports, including games and practices, until Dec. 18 due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases on five varsity teams, according to a statement released by News@Northeastern this morning. "When you're making a decision of this magnitude, the number one...

Madigan celebrates his sixth Beanpot with a can of Boston's best beans.

2021 Beanpots cancelled

Valeria Vazquez, sports editor November 17, 2020

The 2021 men’s and women’s Beanpots were cancelled Monday afternoon for the first time in the tournament’s history due to COVID-19, according to a press release. “The Beanpot, TD Garden's annual college hockey tournament, will not be played in 2021 due to the Covid-19...

Matt Filipe skates the puck to the opposing net in a game against UConn last season in January.

Northeastern athletes gone pro: Matt Filipe

Rania Kalaaji, news correspondent November 10, 2020

From a Northeastern Husky to a Boston Bruin, Matt Filipe is always up for a challenge. After his senior season got unexpectedly cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipe saw his illustrious college hockey career come to a quick end. With the Huskies’ third Beanpot championship...

Former redshirt junior guard Maxime Boursiquot dunks last season in a game against College of Charleston.

Northeastern winter sports teams to return stronger than ever

Adessa Jayne, news correspondent November 9, 2020

Northeastern’s winter sports’ seasons have been delayed due to the pandemic but are now expected to return starting late November. Given the dangers of COVID-19, an array of protocols and regulations have been implemented to protect the health of the Northeastern community. “Our...