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

Bolden Brace reflects on four years of NU basketball success

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor December 4, 2019
Senior guard Bolden Brace has grown over his four years as a Husky and is ready to win another championship and leave his mark before he graduates.
Wise set multiple personal bests this season en route All-CAA honors at the CAA Championship.

Louiza Wise highlights the importance of balance as an NU student athlete

Leah Cussen, news correspondent December 4, 2019

Life is all about balance, and for runner Louiza Wise, this motto proves even more true.  Wise ran a personal best time of 20:54.9 in the women’s 6k at the CAA championships Nov. 2, finishing sixth place in the race and running the second-fastest time in Northeastern women’s...

Ryan Shea handles the puck during a home game earlier this year.

Shea builds his own legacy at NU

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff December 4, 2019
 The 22-year-old defenseman from Milton, Mass., is a model figure for aspiring young skaters. In his fourth year with Northeastern, the senior captain has yet to miss a game for the Huskies — a resiliency he prides himself on.
Aerin Frankel looks to make a stick save during a game last year.

Aerin Frankel’s athletic journey leads to national recognition

Paige Stern, news staff December 4, 2019

Aerin Frankel’s life and education seemed to revolve around hockey.  When she played amongst the top ranked hockey players in the country in the U22 Tournament this past summer, it was clear that her dedication paid off.  Growing up in Briarcliff, New York, Frankel...

Zach Aston-Reese celebrates with Adam Gaudette (8) and John Stevens (18) as the Huskies beat Harvard in the 2016 Beanpot consolation game.

From NCAA scoring leader to Pittsburgh depth player: Zach Aston-Reese has found an NHL home

Charlie Wolfson, news staff December 4, 2019
For Zach Aston-Reese, the transition from Northeastern to the NHL meant going from being the NCAA’s leading scorer to being a bottom-six forward while struggling to stay healthy.
Sophomore forward Tyler Madden evades defenders in a game last season against UMass Lowell.

Men’s hockey brings two wins home from Belfast during ‘Belpot’

Charlie Wolfson, news staff December 1, 2019
After defeating New Hampshire 4-0 in Hockey East play and beating Colgate 4-3, the Huskies returned from Belfast carrying a 10-4-2 record (6-3-1 Hockey East) and a five-game winning streak. 
Chloe Aurard moves behind the net during yesterday's game against Maine.

Women’s hockey denied home sweep, lose to Maine, 3-2

Jordan Baron, sports editor November 24, 2019
The Huskies were denied the homestand sweep of the Maine Black Bears Sunday afternoon, as they took an overtime loss for their second defeat of the season, 3-2, at home in Matthews Arena.
Junior forward Zach Solow passes the puck to a teammate in heavy traffic in today's game versus Maine.

Solow caps comeback, NU sweeps Maine

Charlie Wolfson, news staff November 23, 2019
Zach Solow scored the winning goal late in the third period to cap off a minor comeback, and Northeastern won 3-2 to sweep the Maine Black Bears on the weekend.
Freshman guard Anna Boruta goes for a jumper in a game against Yale.

Women’s basketball loses to Yale, drops fifth straight

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent November 23, 2019
The Huskies’ suffered their fifth loss of the season Saturday afternoon, falling to the Yale Bulldogs, 78-63, at home in the Cabot Center.
Freshman forward Katy Knoll secured the game-winning goal against Maine.

Women’s hockey keeps win streak alive with 2-1 win over Maine

George Barker, deputy sports editor November 23, 2019
Northeastern women’s hockey came through with its seventh straight victory Saturday at Matthews Arena, defeating the visiting Maine Black Bears by a score of 2-1 off the strength of freshman forward Katy Knoll’s late game tally.
Sophomore center Tyler Madden shoots the puck past a defender in a game earlier this season versus UMass.

Madden downs Maine with hat trick, 4 points

Charlie Wolfson, news staff November 22, 2019
The Huskies won, 5-2, against Maine and sophomore center Tyler Madden had a hat trick and an assist in the victory.
Senior defensive specialist Clare Lund goes for a dig in a game earlier this season versus Elon.

Elon ends NU hopes in CAA tournament

Jordan Baron, sports editor November 22, 2019
The fourth-seeded Huskies fell victim to the fifth-seeded Elon Phoenix, 3-2, in Hempstead, New York, in the first round of the CAA tournament.