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Members of the rocket league team practicing in the NUEsports play space inside Squashbusters.

Esports brings competitive gaming to light

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 18, 2019
NUEsports has been around since 2017 and is home to teams from 11 different game titles.
Lauren Rowe (center) and Alli Meehan (right) celebrate on the field.

Rowe and Meehan spearhead dynamic field hockey squad

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief September 18, 2019
Lauren Rowe and Alli Meehan have been stuffing the stat sheet since the day they arrived on campus. The two have combined for 27 points through the opening five games of their careers, each earning a CAA Rookie of the Week award in the process.

Men’s soccer suffocates Holy Cross in shutout victory

George Barker, deputy sports editor September 18, 2019
The Huskies walked out of Linda Johnson Stadium in Worcester Tuesday with their heads held high, after their dominant defensive effort kept the opposing Crusaders from mounting any threat in a 2-0 victory.

Women’s volleyball loses two of three at Fairfield invitational

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 16, 2019
The Huskies played three matches this weekend, losing to both Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University before fighting off a tournament sweep by beating the New Jersey Institute of Technology. 

Zerfoss strike gives NU double-overtime win over USF

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 15, 2019
The Huskies improved their record with a 2-1 double-overtime win over the University of San Francisco Sunday
Northeastern a goal during a game against UNCW last season.

NU’s CAA home opener saved by Massoud’s two goals

George Barker, deputy sports editor September 14, 2019
Star sophomore midfielder Ryan Massoud made sure Northeastern came away with a point Saturday evening, scoring both goals for the Huskies as they came back from a two goal deficit to earn a draw during their CAA home opener versus Delaware.

Women’s soccer falls to BU, 1-0 in double overtime

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief September 12, 2019
The Huskies suffered a 1-0 double overtime loss against crosstown-rivals Boston University Thursday night

Northeastern women’s volleyball falls to UNH in five

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 10, 2019
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team fell to the University of New Hampshire by a score of 3-2 Tuesday night, bringing their record to 4-3 on the season.
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.