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Sophomore forward Alina Mueller carries the puck during a shootout vs BU last year.

Women’s hockey primer: Third-ranked Huskies set sights on Frozen Four

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 7, 2019
Last year, the strong Husky performance was a combination of a talented returning core and standout performances by freshmen. This year, NU looks primed to repeat that same mold, setting them up as a strong national contender once again.
NU goaltender Aerin Frankel makes a save in a game last season versus Holy Cross.

Women’s hockey shuts out Union in season opener

Jordan Baron, sports editor October 5, 2019

Northeastern women’s hockey started their season off strong on Friday night as they dismantled the Union College Dutchwomen, 5-0. The Huskies (1-0) are coming off a 2018-19 season for the history books, as they finished with a 27-6-5 record and made it to the quarterfinals...

Jacob Marin-Thomson strikes the ball during a match against Charleston College.

Men’s soccer held to 1-1 draw against Hartford

Finn Fielding, news correspondent October 2, 2019
Northeastern came away with a 1-1 tie Tuesday night against Hartford, as numerous chances to take the lead never materialized down the stretch.
Murphy takes a shot in a match versus Charleston.

‘Dynamic’ Murphy earns Rookie of the Week honors

Sofie Kato, managing editor October 2, 2019
After receiving CAA Rookie of the Week, Liam Murphy is ready to get back on the field with his sites set on .

Women’s volleyball’s two-set lead unraveled by Elon

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 29, 2019
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking loss Sunday to Elon University by a score of 3-2.

Women’s soccer shutout at UNCW

George Barker, deputy sports editor September 29, 2019
The Huskies’ road struggles continued Sunday afternoon,  as they fell 2-0 to the UNCW Seahawks, continuing their streak of losses on the road.
Timothy Ennin pursues the ball during a match against Charleston College.

Men’s soccer struggle to score again, lose 3-1 to Seahawks

George Barker, deputy sports editor September 29, 2019
For the second game in a row, the only way the Huskies could find the back of the net was through a Timothy Ennin penalty kick as they were bested 3-1 by the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. 
Redshirt freshman Timothy Ennin heads a ball during a match against Charleston.

Men’s soccer wins double-overtime battle with BU

Finn Fielding, news correspondent September 25, 2019
Northeastern men’s soccer continued its winning ways Tuesday night as the Huskies beat Boston University, 1-0 in a double overtime thriller.
The Huskies will need to really step up to make up for the loss of Primeau, shown here trapping a puck.

Roster preview: Men’s hockey is stacked on defense, but questionable in goal

Charlie Wolfson, news staff September 25, 2019
The Huskies were picked to finish fourth in Hockey East this year by the Hockey East Writers & Broadcasters Association. They will likely need to exceed that in order to make NCAAs. Here’s a breakdown of the roster that will decide the outcome.

Women’s soccer falls to Providence in overtime

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 22, 2019
In their fourth straight overtime game, the Huskies took a loss to Providence College by a score of 2-1. 
Freshman Liam Murphy strikes the ball during Saturday's match against Charleston.

Murphy sparks huge comeback win for men’s soccer

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief September 21, 2019
Going into the half down 2-0, the Huskies needed to put something together to turn the game on its heels. To say they did just that would be an understatement, as the resilient Huskies put four unanswered goals past Charleston Saturday in the second half to take the game by a score of 4-2.

Women’s volleyball shut out by visiting Syracuse

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 21, 2019
The Huskies were shut out by Syracuse University in three sets on Friday night.