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Senior center Anthony Green throws down a dunk during a prior game against Charleston.

An outsider’s guide to the 2018-19 NU Huskies

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief March 18, 2019
After covering the Northeastern men's basketball team all year, we at The News present this scouting report for all bracket-makers looking for an upset pick.
The Huskies awaited their first round matchup in Curry Student Center among supporters and the local media.

Huskies will face Kansas in NCAA Tournament opener

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief March 17, 2019

Northeastern will face Kansas on Thursday as they make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2015. NU was given a No. 13 seed in the bracket, which was announced on CBS Sunday evening as the team watched at a public viewing party on campus. "This was the first time...

Senior winger Austin Plevy races into the offensive zone.

Men’s hockey advances to Hockey East semis after sweeping Maine

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor March 16, 2019

Northeastern is heading back to TD Garden next weekend after the Huskies took down Maine Saturday, 2-1 at Matthews Arena in the Hockey East quarterfinals. The win wrapped up  the best-of-three series, sending them to the conference semi-final against the winner of the ongoing...

Junior forward Matti Hartman tries to power her way around a Cornell defender in the offensive zone.

Loss to Cornell ends best season for women’s hockey

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief March 16, 2019

Northeastern’s best season in program history ended abruptly in the NCAA quarterfinal Saturday afternoon when Cornell came into Matthews Arena and pulled out a 3-2 win in overtime to advance to the semi-final. Cornell (24-5-6) stuffed Northeastern’s (27-6-5) offense at even...

NU forwards Tyler Madden (9) and Liam Pecararo (39) scramble for a loose puck in front of the Maine net.

Huskies beat Maine 2-1 in OT quarterfinal thriller

Sofie Kato, deputy sports editor March 15, 2019
Overtime was needed to find a winner between the Huskies and the Bears Friday night, with sophomore forward Austin Goldstein scoring the winner for the Huskies under five minutes into the extra period.
Senior forward Gabby Giacone drives into the paint in a Jan 20 game against Delaware.

Resilient Huskies go down in CAA semis, lose to Drexel in OT

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff March 15, 2019
The Huskies went down in overtime Friday, losing to Drexel 73-69 and bowing out of the CAA Tournament.
Senior guard Jess Genco calls a play during a Dec. 2 game against UMass.

Women’s basketball upsets UNCW, 75-64, in CAA quarters

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff March 14, 2019
The Huskies took the lead after five minutes and never gave it up, beating UNCW 75-64 in the CAA quarterfinals Thursday.
The DogHouse cheers on the men's hockey team at TD Garden Feb. 11 in the final of the Beanpot.

Previewing a wild weekend in Northeastern sports

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief March 13, 2019
Northeastern may have never had a weekend quite like this upcoming one — at least not in recent memory.
Senior guard Vasa Pusica brings the ball up the court in the Feb. 2 game against Hofstra.

Huskies punch NCAA ticket with win over Hofstra

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor March 12, 2019

The Huskies are going dancing for the first time since 2015 after they beat Hofstra 82-74 in the CAA championship game Tuesday to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Vasa Pusica, their standout senior guard and the driving force of the team, scored a team-high 21 points,...

Senior guard Vasa Pusica brings the ball up the court in the Feb. 2 game against Hofstra.

Occeus leads Huskies past Charleston to advance to CAA championship

Seamus McAvoy, news staff March 11, 2019
Shawn Occeus' dynamic performance off the bench and clutch play down the stretch from the Huskies sent them past Charleston Monday night and into the conference title game.
Junior guard Jordan Roland shoots a 3-pointer during a prior game against Charleston.

Huskies kick off postseason campaign with balanced win over UNCW

Seamus McAvoy, news staff March 10, 2019
Jordan Roland's 21 points led the Huskies Sunday, as they rolled over UNCW 80-59 in the CAA tournament.