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Freshman midfielder Alexis Legowski goes for a header in a match earlier this season versus Hofstra.

Women’s soccer sweeps weekend slate, looks ahead to CAA tourney

Jordan Baron, sports editor October 31, 2019
With a 5-0 win over Drexel University Thursday night, and a subsequent 4-0 win over Elon Sunday, the Northeastern Huskies will compete in their ninth-straight CAA tournament, the longest streak among active teams. 
Sophomore midfielder Jacob Marin-Thomson sidesteps a defender in a game against Charleston College.

Men’s soccer falls 2-1 in non-conference clash vs Yale

Finn Fielding, news correspondent October 31, 2019
Despite a resurgence in the second half, Northeastern failed to fight back against the Yale defense and fell to the Bulldogs 2-1.
Tyler Madden watches his shot during NU's home opener against UMass on Oct. 15.

Madden’s scoring powers men’s hockey to series split at St. Cloud

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 27, 2019
Coming off a tie with unranked Holy Cross, men’s hockey needed to bounce back. They got a mixed bag, splitting their two-game series at perennial NCAA powerhouse No. 14 St. Cloud State with a 4-1 win Friday and a 2-1 loss Saturday.
Junior goalkeeper Aerin Frankel makes a save in a game last season against Colgate.

Women’s hockey falls at Providence, ending unbeaten start

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief October 25, 2019
Despite 33 shots on net, Northeastern women’s hockey failed to find the back of the net Friday night, losing 1-0 at Providence.
Graduated guard Jess Genco, one of the players the Huskies will have to play without this season, dribbles forward in a game against Delaware last year.

Women’s basketball season primer

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent October 23, 2019
After a program-best 20-12 record last season, Northeastern will need to overcome some challenges to equal the success of last year’s season.
Jacob Marin-Thomson strikes the ball during a match against Charleston College.

Men’s soccer falls 3-1 at Elon, drops third straight

Finn Fielding, news correspondent October 21, 2019
Despite a late surge led by forward Timothy Ennin, the Huskies were unable to overcome a three-goal deficit Saturday night at Elon, falling 3-1 to the Phoenix and extending their winless streak to six games.
Senior forward Matti Hartman positions herself in front of the net in a game against Holy Cross last year.

Women’s hockey beats UNH to continue perfect start

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 20, 2019
Women’s hockey continued to dominate at Matthews Arena Sunday, as the Huskies bested the visiting UNH Wildcats 4-1 in their home opener off the back of two goals from sophomore forward Chloe Aurard and a ridiculous 49 shots on net.  
Sophomore defender Jordan Harris handles the puck against UMass on Oct. 15.

Men’s hockey ties Holy Cross, coach blasts lack of effort

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 19, 2019
Northeastern men's hockey tied Holy Cross Saturday night at home, 2-2, but the mood at Matthews Arena after the game felt more like a loss.
Sophomore forward Alina Mueller controls the puck along the boards in a game against Vermont last season.

Women’s hockey rocks Maine to open conference play

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 18, 2019
NU continued their dominant start to the year Friday night, beating Maine 6-1 to open Hockey East play.
Club softball, one of Northeastern's "more successful" club sports, during a game last year.

Club Sports works to strike a difficult funding balance

Kelly Garrity, news correspondent October 16, 2019
Northeastern is home to 57 club sports teams, ranging from water polo and cricket to rock climbing and soccer. Each of Northeastern’s club sports teams receive money and support from the university, though the amount varies from sport to sport. 
Sophomore defenseman Jordan Harris (center) celebrates with teammates Tyler Madden (left) and Zach Solow after scoring against UMass Tuesday night.

Men’s hockey beats No. 4 UMass to open Hockey East play

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 15, 2019

A three-minute span in the second period was all it took to turn the game upside down Tuesday night. After a lackluster first period, Northeastern seized on one dominant shift and minutes later, a penalty shot to grab a stunning 2-0 lead over fourth-ranked UMass-Amherst. Craig...

Senior midfielder Aiman Ginawi handles the ball in a match against Charleston earlier this season.

Huskies continue five-game skid with 2-1 loss vs. Bucknell

Finn Fielding, news correspondent October 15, 2019
After a fiery start highlighted by a goal from junior forward Dan Munch, Northeastern could not overcome poor possession and a relentless Bucknell attack in a 2-1 home loss Tuesday, marking their fifth straight outing without a win.