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Sophomore Ryan Massoud celebrates after scoring during a game against Niagara last season.

River Hawks fail to capitalize as visiting Huskies secure 2-1 victory

George Barker, deputy sports editor September 10, 2019
The Huskies escaped Cushing Field with a 2-1 win over the UMass Lowell River Hawks, who struggled to finish despite possessing the ball for most of the game.
Thousands showed up to cheer on Boston Marathon runners on Monday.

NU students and alumni conquer their first Boston Marathon

Samantha Barry, news staff April 17, 2019
When Marathon Monday began, it looked like it was going to be a cloudy, rainy race, but as runners took off, the skies cleared and the weather completely turned around.
Schweihofer comes to Northeastern after five years in charge of LaSalle women's volleyball.

Schweihofer brings new beginning to NU volleyball

Jordan Baron, sports editor April 16, 2019
Northeastern University hired Caitlin Schweihofer, who was successful as the head coach of LaSalle women’s volleyball.
The Northeastern baseball team attends the 2018 Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run on Oct. 31 as one of their 19 Ways events.

NU baseball gives back, bonds through 19 Ways

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor April 10, 2019
Northeastern’s 19 Ways program is a community service initiative that challenges student-athletes to participate in at least 19 service events and campaigns throughout the year.
Peter Cunningham (right) and his teammate Jackie Creasey reach out for a fist bump during a March 20 training run in preparation for the Boston Marathon.

NU students and alumni prepare for Boston Marathon

Samantha Barry, news staff April 10, 2019
This year, Northeastern students and alumni will be running the 26.2 mile course and have spent the past several months training for the big day.
Seniors of the pep band, dance team and cheer team are recognized at a Feb. 23 men's basketball game against Towson.

Pep teams bring spirit to Northeastern athletics

Jordan Baron, news staff April 9, 2019
Spirit teams play an important role in creating an exciting atmosphere at a collegiate sporting event. At Northeastern, three different spirit teams are involved in varsity events.
Players jostle for a loose ball in a 2008 game of Australian rules football.

Aussie rules football makes a subtle impact in the United States

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff April 3, 2019
The first evidence of the inception of ‘Aussie’ rules football dates back to 1858 as a way to keep cricket players in shape during the winter seasons when they were not competing.
Premier League fans mill about Fenway at NBC Sports' Premier League Fan Festival.

NBC Fan Festival brings Premier League to Fenway

Jacob Horowitz, news correspondent April 3, 2019
NBC Sports' Premier League Fan Festival came to Boston Saturday, hosting a slew of local soccer fans.
Redshirt freshman Corey DiLoreto celebrates after scoring a run in a March 16 game against Holy Cross.

NU plates 32 in three games against Delaware to win series

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor April 2, 2019
Northeastern baseball came out of the past weekend with a series win over Delaware, winning two of three.
Lincoln Griffin loses his footing in front of the NU bench Saturday as the Huskies lost, 5-1 to Cornell in the NCAA Tournament.

Cornell upsets Northeastern in NCAAs, ending best-ever season

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor March 30, 2019

Northeastern’s two-trophy season came to an end Saturday, as the Beanpot and Hockey East champions fell to Cornell, 5-1 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The Huskies (27-11-1) battled the Big Red (21-10-4) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...

Davies takes a shot in a Jan. 26 game against Providence.

After a lifetime on the ice, Davies is a leader at NU

Samuel Kim, news correspondent March 29, 2019

When he was one, or perhaps two, Jeremy Davies put on ice skates for the first time. He can’t remember exactly when — ice hockey has always been a part of his life. The Montreal native remembers growing up and watching his hometown team, the Canadiens, play on TV. His...

Madden evades Boston College defenders in a Feb. 11 game.

‘Mr. Bright Lights’ Madden prepares for biggest stage yet

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor March 29, 2019

Tyler Madden is by no means a man devoid of confidence. The freshman forward, dubbed “Mr. Bright Lights” by the Northeastern faithful after his overtime goal and subsequent press conference against Boston University in the Beanpot, is coming off a regular season that saw...