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Maxime Boursiquot scored a career-high of 18 points in today's game.

Men’s basketball faces another close loss against Delaware

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor January 25, 2020

Northeastern’s men’s basketball team lost by two points for the fourth time this season in an intense game against the University of Delaware, 76-74. “74 points is plenty of enough points to win a basketball game, but if you’re not going to sit down and guard, if you’re...

Senior guard Bolden Brace reached 1,000 points on 1/9 in a game against Hofstra.

Men’s basketball bounces back, crushing Drexel 85-52

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor January 24, 2020

After a close loss at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (6-15, 1-7 CAA) Saturday, the Northeastern men’s basketball team bounced back and demolished Drexel University, 85-52.  “We were all disappointed with the results last weekend, especially Saturday,” said...

Walker drives to the basket during a game against Davidson earlier this season.

Walker impresses early as NU’s newest point guard

Spencer Dee, news correspondent January 22, 2020

From JJ Barea to T.J. Williams and Vasa Pusica, Northeastern has had a rich history of talented point guards over the past 15 years. The next chapter in that history has emerged this year in the form of freshman Tyson Walker.  “Part of our recruiting pitch to Tyson was...

Senior forward Ayanna Dublin takes a jumper during a game against South Dakota earlier this season.

Women’s basketball climbs CAA standings with successful weekend

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 21, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team had a sweep this weekend, winning against Elon University 68-65 in OT Friday and against the College of William & Mary 61-55 Sunday.  Northeastern vs Elon University Sophomore forward Alexis Hill’s double-double of 17 points...

Senior forward Grant Jozefek looks on as UConn goalie Tomas Vomacka shuts down his attempt to score.

No. 12 men’s hockey falls to UConn in overtime battle

George Barker, sports editor January 18, 2020

UConn took down No. 12 Northeastern men’s hockey in a physical overtime bout this evening, preventing NU from picking up the season series sweep.  “They work hard and they've got some skilled forwards. Their goalie played well and they’re well coached,” said NU head...

Aerin Frankel looks to make a stick save during a game last year.

Fourth straight shutout for No. 3 women’s hockey

George Barker, sports editor January 18, 2020

No. 3 Northeastern women’s hockey continued their stretch of strong play, getting their fourth shutout in a row and second over UConn in two games as they defeated the opposing Huskies 3-0.  It would be difficult to overstate just how impressive this recent stretch of Husky...

NU's bench keeps an eye on the action during a game earlier this season.

Philips gets third straight shutout as women’s hockey trounces UConn

George Barker, sports editor January 17, 2020

Northeastern women’s hockey picked up another decisive win tonight, knocking off the visiting UConn Huskies 4-0 as NU’s depth shined.  Gwyneth Philips, Northeastern’s (18-3-1, 15-2-0 HEA) backup goalie, got her third start of her freshman season and impressed again....

Senior guard Bolden Brace has stepped into a larger role this season, averaging 30 minutes per game.

Bolden Brace reaches 1,000 points in Hofstra loss

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor January 15, 2020

Senior guard Bolden Brace reached 1,000 points, the 39th player in program history to do so, during Thursday’s close loss against Hofstra, 74-72. Despite Brace’s 18 points and 10 rebounds and senior guard Jordan Roland’s eight three-pointers, second-best in NU history,...

Junior guard Stella Clark goes for a layup in a game against Delaware last season.

Women’s basketball splits weekend away games against Drexel and Delaware

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 14, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team split its away games this past weekend, losing to Drexel University 41-50 on Friday and winning against the University of Delaware 72-62 on Sunday.  Northeastern vs. Drexel University Sophomore forward Alexis Hill’s first career...

Aerin Frankel covers up the puck during her shutout win over BC today.

Defense and goaltending shine as No. 3 women’s hockey downs BC

George Barker, sports editor January 12, 2020

Northeastern women’s hockey continued its domination of Boston College Sunday afternoon, as Aerin Frankel and the Huskies’ penalty kill shined in a 3-0 win. “We battled, the goals didn’t come as easily as Friday. We had to grind it out a little bit, got a little bit...

NU goaltender Aerin Frankel makes a save in a game last season versus Holy Cross.

No. 3 Women’s hockey dominates BC, asserts top spot in Hockey East

George Barker, sports editor January 10, 2020

Northeastern and Boston College have hovered near one another at the top of Hockey East for much of the 2019-20 season. But today, by virtue of a strong 6-0 victory over the Eagles on BC’s home ice, NU women’s hockey stands five points ahead of BC in the standings despite...

NU sophomore center Tyler Madden (9) shoots the puck during NU's home opener against UMass on Oct. 15.

No. 11 Men’s hockey stretches win streak to three games

George Barker, sports editor January 7, 2020

The Northeastern men’s hockey team, which has now won eight of its last nine games, took down the Bentley Falcons last night, 4-2. The Huskies (13-5-2, 7-4-1 HEA) have been putting on an offensive show as of late, and haven’t failed to reach three goals since a Nov. 15th...