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Kaylin Daniels jumps for the hit against UNCW Sept. 22. The Husky was the game leader in blocks, tallying nine.

Northeastern volleyball defeats UNCW for second conference win

Cassandra Joyce, news staff September 26, 2024

In its second conference game of the season, Northeastern’s volleyball team (4-6, 2-0 CAA) defeated the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks (3-6, 0-2 CAA) 3-1 at home Sept. 22. The game was the two teams’ second matchup of the weekend, and Northeastern completed...

Jessie Hunt dribbles the ball toward Bryant’s defensive third Sept. 15. The Husky, alongside Faith Rosenblatt, assisted Ava Nace in Northeastern’s only goal versus Elon Sept. 22.

Northeastern women’s soccer falls to Elon, 2-1, in its first CAA matchup

Aoife Jeffries, new staff September 24, 2024

Northeastern women’s soccer (0-6-3, 0-1 CAA) looked to bounce back Sept. 22 against Elon (6-0-1) after suffering a five goal deficit and loss Sept. 19, but the Huskies fell to the Phoenixes, 2-1.  From the whistle, Northeastern controlled the game with great possession...

Graduate defender Addison Davis prepares to take a kick in a scoreless draw against Bryant Sept. 15. Northeastern tallied just two shots compared to Brown’s 25 Sept. 19.

Huskies take a tough 6-1 loss against Brown in their final non-conference game of the season

Aoife Jeffries, news staff September 24, 2024

Despite a strong effort, the Northeastern women’s soccer team (0-5-3) was outplayed by the Brown Bears (3-2-3) in a physical 6-1 loss Sept. 19. Brown dominated possession and played with composure throughout the game, keeping play centered in Northeastern’s defensive third....

Sebastian Restrepo slides toward the ball versus Campbell Sept. 7. The Husky led Northeastern’s efforts against William & Mary Sept. 21, tallying three shots, including two on goal.

Northeastern men’s soccer defeated in conference game against William & Mary

Bailey Reynolds, news staff September 24, 2024

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (1-4-3, 0-3 CAA) fell to William & Mary (3-4-0, 1-1 CAA) on Sept. 21, 2-0.  The Huskies, still seeking their first conference victory, struggled to capitalize on goal scoring opportunities. They had many chances to score, but the ball...

Junior midfielder Kade Tepe keeps his eye on the ball, fighting for possession with a Harvard defender Sept. 17. The Crimson only earned two shots on goal compared to Northeastern’s five in the 0-0 match.

Northeastern men’s soccer ties Harvard despite strong offensive performance

Bailey Reynolds, news staff September 19, 2024

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (1-3-3, 0-2 CAA) tied the Harvard Crimson (0-1-3, 0-0 Ivy League) Sept. 17, 0-0. Both the Crimson and the Huskies looked to bounce back from Sept. 14 losses, but despite strong offensive efforts by both teams, the match fell to a scoreless...

Graduate midfielder Mak Graves maintains possession of the ball against Holy Cross Sept. 15. The Huskies tallied 15 shots in the game, including nine shots on goal. Photo courtesy Lucas Wessel.

Northeastern field hockey beats Holy Cross, Emmy Stubbs becomes first player to secure two goals in a single game this season

Grace Cargill, news staff September 19, 2024

Northeastern field hockey (3-4, 0-0 CAA) emerged triumphant over the Holy Cross Crusaders (3-2, 0-0 Patriot) Sept. 15 in Worcester, Mass. In a 2-1 win, the Huskies fought hard in the final game before league play begins Sept. 20th.  The Huskies started off strong when senior...

Northeastern’s swim and dive team comes together at the Swim Across America event in Narragansett, Rhode Island Sept. 7. The Huskies raised $19,000, a personal team best. Photo courtesy Katie Rivers.

Northeastern’s swim and dive team sets fundraising record

Caroline Baker Dimock, news correspondent September 18, 2024

The Northeastern’s women’s swim and dive team set a fundraising record Sept. 7 while participating in the fifteenth annual Swim Across America fundraising event at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island. At the event, the Huskies raised a personal team record...

Fiona Howard and her horse, Diamond Dunes, compete at The Palace of Versailles during the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The Northeastern alum notched three gold medals for Team USA in the competition. Photo courtesy U.S. Equestrian.

Northeastern alum rides to three gold medals in historic Paralympic debut

Julia Yohe, news staff September 18, 2024

At the age of 16, a series of catastrophic health issues left Fiona Howard, then a highly-accomplished junior equestrian athlete, unsure if she would ever be able to get back in the saddle. Now, almost a decade later, the Northeastern alum not only finds herself ranked among...

Jessie Hunt fights for possession against a Bryant defender Sunday. The Huskies tallied three shots on goal in the scoreless draw.

Northeastern women’s soccer ties Bryant on senior day, still seeking their first win of the season

Aoife Jeffries, news staff September 18, 2024

The Northeastern women’s soccer team (0-4-3) fought hard in a competitive 0-0 tie against the Bryant Bulldogs (2-4-3) Sept. 15. After a back-and-forth game, the teams finished with almost identical counts of shots and shots on goal — Northeastern notching 10 shots and three...

Senior forward Ethan Franco jumps over a Campbell defender Sept. 7. The Huskies tallied just five shots on goal against Drexel Sept. 14.

Northeastern men’s soccer struggles offensively with 1-0 loss against Drexel

Sofia Garrett, sports editor September 16, 2024

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (1-3-2, 0-2 CAA) fell to the Drexel Dragons (3-3, 1-1 CAA) Sept. 14, 1-0. Despite a strong offensive effort in the second half, the Huskies failed to secure their first conference victory of the season. The Dragons haven’t suffered a loss...

Northeastern’s sophomore defender Thomas Vold jumps for the header against Campbell Saturday. The Huskies tallied only nine shots in the shutout loss.

Northeastern men’s soccer falls short in first league game

Elli Einset, news staff September 9, 2024

Northeastern (0-2-2, 0-1 CAA) fell to the Campbell Camels (4-0-1, 1-0 CAA) Saturday afternoon in their first league game of the season. This is the second time the Huskies took on the Camels in program history, repeating their 0-1 loss last year.  The first half was tense...

Sarah Levy fights for possession of the ball in her Olympic debut July 28. She scored the first try for the United States in the match against Japan. Photo courtesy USA Rugby.

Northeastern alum Sarah Levy makes history with Team USA’s first rugby Olympic medal

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor August 10, 2024

In a last-second thriller match against Australia, the United States women’s rugby sevens team clinched a bronze medal July 30, marking a historic moment for the U.S. as it secured its first-ever Olympic medal in sevens rugby. Among the victorious squad was Sarah Levy, a former...