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Junior forward Biagio Lerario skates in the 2019 Beanpot.

Men’s hockey sweeps at Union to start season

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 12, 2019
The Huskies completed a two-game sweep of Union College Saturday afternoon by posting a 2-1 comeback win for the second consecutive game.
Sophomore forward Alina Mueller controls the puck along the boards in a game against Vermont last season.

Husky power play unit dominates in high scoring affair

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 12, 2019
Northeastern’s special teams thrived during their 6-3 defeat of Syracuse Saturday afternoon, picking up four power-play goals and holding the Orange to just one goal on six power-play opportunities. 

Women’s volleyball ends losing streak with win against UNCW

Jordan Baron, sports editor October 11, 2019
Northeastern women’s volleyball ended their three-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over UNCW Friday night.
Junior defender Brooke Hobson evades the defense in a game against UConn last season.

Brown ends goaltender battle with late game-winner

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 11, 2019
Backed by another impressive performance by Aerin Frankel, Northeastern women’s hockey earned a narrow 2-1 victory over Syracuse by scoring the game winning goal with just 23 seconds left in regulation.
Junior winger Grant Jozefek fends off Maine center Tim Doherty at Matthews Arena last season.

Men’s hockey comes back to win season opener at Union

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 11, 2019

Northeastern men's hockey notched a 2-1 comeback victory on the road to open the 2019-20 season at Union College. Senior goalie Craig Pantano saved 18 of 19 shots in his first game with Northeastern, and senior fourth-liner Grant Jozefek scored the winner in the third. NU rebounded...

Senior midfielder Emily Evangelista lines up a pass in a game against Hofstra earlier this season.

Women’s soccer loses to Delaware in overtime

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 10, 2019
Northeastern women’s soccer lost their second game in a row by the thinnest of margins, falling 2-1 in overtime to the visiting Delaware Blue Hens.
Defenseman Ryan Shea watches as Cayden Primeau makes a save during the Hockey East Semis last year.

To repeat in Hockey East, NU defense will have to dominate

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 10, 2019
Can NU play a sound enough defensive game to compete in Hockey East with their new goaltending quartet? There won’t be any easing into the testing phase: Friday and Saturday bring a tough two-game set at Union College.

Women’s volleyball shutout by Hoftsra

Jordan Baron, sports editor October 10, 2019
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team had their losing streak upheld Wednesday evening, as they lost to Hofstra University 3-0.
Senior guard Bolden Brace sinks a free throw in a game against Hofstra last season.

Schedule preview: Games to note for men’s basketball

Valeria Vazquez, news correspondent October 9, 2019
After a season that landed the Huskies in the NCAA Tournament, all eyes are on Northeastern to see if it can repeat its success.
Junior forward plays the ball in a match vs Charleston college this season.

Men’s soccer shut out by crosstown rival BC

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 9, 2019
After an impressive performance against nationally ranked James Madison University over the weekend, the Huskies fell flat in a local matchup against Boston College, failing to score in a 3-0 loss.
The women's soccer team lines up before the start of a game against Hofstra.

Poor second half sees women’s soccer fall to JMU, 4-3

Jordan Baron, sports editor October 8, 2019
The Huskies fell victim to a dramatic defeat Sunday afternoon as they fell to the James Madison University Dukes by a score of 4-3. 
Sophomore forward Benjamin Klingen handles the ball in a match against Charleston College.

Huskies ride hot first half to 3-3 draw vs. No. 16 JMU

Finn Fielding, news correspondent October 7, 2019
The Huskies were finally able to rekindle their early-season offensive swagger this weekend, as Northeastern scored three first-half goals in a 3-3 draw at home against No. 16 James Madison.