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Head coach Bill Coen roams the sideline during a home game. He's now in his 13th season at NU.

Can Northeastern rise above the CAA? With Coen at the controls, it’s possible

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief February 7, 2019
The Huskies face stiff competition in the conference, but head coach Bill Coen has proved himself a skilled in-season and in-game adjuster.
Sophomore forward Alina Mueller carries the puck during a shootout vs BU last year.

Women’s hockey loses Beanpot heartbreaker in shootout against BU

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 5, 2019
Northeastern women's hockey lost 2-1 in the shootout Monday after playing BU to a 3-3 tie during regulation and overtime.
Sophomore guard Stella Clark goes up for a lay-up in the paint in a prior game against Delaware.

Women’s basketball gets outshot on the road, loses in Wilmington

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff February 5, 2019
UNCW and Northeastern (14-6, 4-5 CAA) both came out with tremendous hustle throughout the game, as both teams knew the importance of the matchup at a buzzing Trask Arena.
BU goalie Jake Oettinger skates off after the Huskies scored in overtime on their 49th shot. Oettinger's incredible 47 saves weren't enough.

Primeau vs. Oettinger: A goalie battle of quality vs. quantity

Mike Puzzanghera and Sofie Kato February 4, 2019

As chants of “Oettinger! Oettinger! Oettinger, you suck!” rang down from the DogHouse Monday evening, one had to ask: Does he? NU fans already know just how good their sophomore goalie Cayden Primeau has been since joining the team last season. Affectionately dubbed “Uncle...

Tyler Madden does a snow angel after scoring the winner 51 seconds into overtime Monday night at TD Garden. The Huskies beat BU in the Beanpot semi-finals, and will take on BC in the final next week.

Huskies take down BU in Beanpot rematch

Marisa Goolgasian, news staff February 4, 2019

A crowd of 12,413 cheered in TD Garden on Monday night as the Huskies faced the Boston University Terriers in this year’s Beanpot semi-final. As defending champion, Northeastern was determined to keep the title they fought so hard for last season when they became the first...

Senior defenseman Ryan Shea moves up the ice in a prior game against UMass Lowell.

Sports Calendar: Monday, Feb. 4 – Sunday, Feb. 10

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 4, 2019
Read up on all of this week's sports events, including two Beanpot games and enticing basketball matchups.
Junior defenseman Jeremy Davies moves up the ice in a game against UMass Lowell.

Beanpot preview: NU looks to repeat as champion

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 3, 2019
Prepare for the Beanpot by learning about each of the team's competing in the tournament to be crowned Boston's best.
Sophomore forward Zach Solow navigates between defenders against UMass Lowell.

Men’s hockey falls to Lowell, extends losing streak to three games

Marisa Goolgasian, news staff February 3, 2019
It seemed like the game was bound for overtime like the last time the two teams met, but with less than 5 minutes left, junior River Hawk forward Ryan Lohin scored off a rebound, to make it 2-1.
Senior guard Vasa Pusica sizes up a Hofstra defender Saturday.

Men’s basketball ends Hofstra’s streak, moves into second in CAA

Seamus McAvoy, news staff February 3, 2019
Pusica was once again the star performer for the Huskies, racking up 24 points on an efficient 7-12 shooting to go with eight rebounds.
Senior forward Gabby Giacone drives into the paint in a Jan 20 game against Delaware.

Giacone joins 1,000 point club, NU defeats Charleston 87-56

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff February 2, 2019
But the headline of the game came with four minutes to go in the first quarter, as senior forward Gabby Giacone sunk her second basket of the game, cementing her spot as one of the elites in Northeastern basketball history as she notched her 1,000th point.
Sophomore defender Skylar Fontaine lets fly with a shot during a prior game against Clarkson in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Fontaine gets tying assist, OT winner against UConn

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 1, 2019
Sophomore defender Skylar Fontaine provided an assist in the third period and the winning goal in overtime to give Northeastern the win Friday.
Senior forward Gabby Giacone drives into the paint in a Jan 20 game against Delaware.

Women’s basketball goes down at Hofstra, 78-61, falls back below .500 in CAA

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff January 30, 2019
For the Huskies, senior guard Jess Genco notched three assists, giving her the most all-time assists (466) for Northeastern in its women’s basketball program history.