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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.
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 .