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The new Matthews Arena scoreboard was installed in early December.

New 50-foot video board installed in Matthews Arena

Samuel Kim, news correspondent January 29, 2019
The sides of the scoreboard are 13.5 feet high by 50 feet wide, while the endcaps, which face the ends of the arena, measure 9.5 feet high by 13.5 feet wide.
Sophomore goalkeeper Cayden Primeau defends his net against Providence Saturday night.

Men’s hockey swept by No. 14 Providence

Marisa Goolgasian, news staff January 27, 2019

The Huskies have lost their steam since their incredible performance against UMass last Saturday, falling 3-0 to Providence Saturday night on their own ice, giving the Friars a two-game sweep. This shutout loss came after a 4-1 defeat Friday night at Providence (15-7-4),...

Junior guard Jordan Roland shoots a 3-pointer during a prior game against Charleston.

Men’s basketball gets back on track in CAA with road win at JMU

Seamus McAvoy, news staff January 27, 2019
The Huskies’  rejuvenated effort and intensity was evident as they controlled the flow of the game from the opening tip, even when their shots weren’t falling.
Sophomore forward Veronika Pettey scores her second of three goals Saturday against Vermont.

Pettey’s hat trick gives women’s hockey fourth straight win

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor January 26, 2019
It was Pettey’s first collegiate hat trick, and she brought her season tally up to 12 in the win. She now sits on 26 points for the season.
Junior defender Brooke Hobson evades the defense in a game against UConn last season.

Hobson’s OT winner gives women’s hockey dramatic comeback win

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor January 25, 2019
Hobson took the shot after a few touches, lasering the puck into the back of the net off the right pipe and wrapping up a phenomenal comeback win for Northeastern.
Kendall Coyne left the Northeastern program in 2016 as its all-time leading point and goal scorer.

Kendall Coyne, former NU hockey player, is first woman in NHL Skills Competition

Charlie Wolfson, editor in chief January 25, 2019

Kendall Coyne, who graduated from Northeastern in 2016 and took with her the women's hockey program records for career points and goals, became the first woman ever to compete in the NHL Skill Competition Friday night in San Jose, California. Coyne, of Palos Heights, Illinois,...

Redshirt junior guard Donnell Gresham Jr. shoots a three-pointer during a prior game against Charleston.

Second-chance points prove costly for Huskies as win streak ends

Seamus McAvoy, news staff January 25, 2019
The Huskies cut a deficit down to a single possession but ran out of time to complete the comeback, and Towson earned a 75-72 victory on its home court.
Junior Megan Clark dives into the pool at the start of a race.

Clark leads the way for women’s swimming

Riana Buchman, news correspondent January 23, 2019
This year, Clark racked up her second CAA weekly award of the season at the Drexel tri-meet against Drexel and Delaware on Jan. 5.
Senior center Anthony Green throws down a dunk in a prior game against Charleston.

Men’s Basketball: After slow start, Huskies heating up in CAA

Seamus McAvoy, news staff January 23, 2019
However, the Huskies rank third in the conference in 3-point percentage at 37.6, and second in 3-pointers made per game with 9.1.
Sophomore guard Stella Clark goes up for a lay-up in the paint in a prior game against Delaware.

Women’s basketball chasing Northeastern program record

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff January 23, 2019
At the forefront of the women’s success so far this season has been their ability to score in high volumes.
Junior defender Brooke Hobson evades the defense in a game against UConn last season.

Hobson and Fontaine: Women’s hockey duo drives defense

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor January 23, 2019
Head coach Dave Flint trusts the two sophomores, putting them out on the ice together for long stretches of time, but he feels that his faith has paid off.
Sophomore guard Myles Franklin prepares to shoot a free throw against UNCW.

Men’s basketball roll on in conference play, pick up fourth straight win

Seamus McAvoy, news staff January 21, 2019
The presence of a healthy Shawn Occeus continued to give conference foes trouble, as the junior guard added a trio of 3-pointers on just four attempts in the first half.