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Genco calls a play during a game against UMass Dec. 2.

A leader by example: a look back on Jess Genco’s Husky career

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff February 20, 2019
Jess Genco is finishing up her senior season in the coming weeks, marking the end of her remarkable Husky career.
Multiple members of the club ultimate Frisbee team leap for the disc during a practice Feb. 16.

NU ultimate grows with ‘spirit’ on the field

Joe Lantow, news correspondent February 20, 2019

At first glance, ultimate Frisbee seems like any other sport. Two teams of seven players line up on a field, each intending to score a point by getting the ball, or in this case, the disc, into the other team’s end zone. But look closely at any match, and it’s clear ultimate...

A Northeastern player and a Delaware player grapple for the ball in a prior game.

A tale of two halves: NU goes down to Drexel, 76-45

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff February 18, 2019
Shannon Todd and Kendall Currence finished the game as Northeastern’s top scorers, scoring 14 and 13 respectively. Todd also finished the game with four rebounds and two assists.
Senior forward Tori Sullivan (19) scores her fifth goal of the season and Northeastern's second goal of the game Sunday against Providence.

Women’s hockey stumbles at home against Providence

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 17, 2019
Northeastern women's hockey fell at home to Providence the day after they clinched the regular season Hockey East title.
Senior guard Vasa Pusica controls the ball near half-court in prior game against Elon.

Men’s basketball’s win streak ends in OT at Charleston

Seamus McAvoy, news staff February 17, 2019
Unfortunately for Northeastern, this overtime period didn’t go as well as last week’s effort against Elon in which they scored 12 unanswered points.
Junior forward Matt Filipe readies a wrist shot while a Vermont defender crouches in an attempt to block in a prior game.

Huskies beat Vermont 2-1, completing series sweep

Marisa Goolgasian, news staff February 17, 2019
After defeating UVM 4-1 Friday despite being outshot, NU won 2-1 on Saturday and also had the upper hand in the shot column.
Sophomore guard Stella Clark goes up for a lay-up in the paint in a prior game against Delaware.

Women’s basketball falls at Delaware

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff February 17, 2019
For the Huskies, Shannon Todd was the leading scorer. The junior guard finished the night with 15 points along with three 3-pointers and four rebounds.
Junior forward Matti Hartman controls the puck on the wing during a prior game against Vermont.

Women’s hockey clinches regular season Hockey East title

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 16, 2019
The Huskies clinched the regular season Hockey East title with a 3-1 win at Providence Saturday.
Lincoln Griffin crashes into UVM netminder Stefanos Lekkas, earning a two-minute minor penalty for charging.

Men’s hockey gets desperately-needed 2 points from Vermont, Primeau stops 32

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief February 15, 2019
Northeastern men's hockey came from behind to beat Vermont 4-1 Friday and pick up two massive points in Hockey East.
Junior guard Donnell Gresham Jr. takes on a defender in a prior game against Elon.

Hampered Huskies win 5th-straight with massive second half

Seamus McAvoy, news staff February 14, 2019
Northeastern used a 48-point second half to overcome an early deficit and beat UNCW 81-77 Thursday.
Sophomore forward Veronika Pettey tucks home Northeastern's only goal of the night.

Women’s hockey loses 4-1 to BC, finishes fourth in Beanpot

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 12, 2019

Northeastern was outclassed by a strong Boston College attack Tuesday night in the Beanpot consolation game, getting hit with four goals on 47 shots by the Eagles and losing 4-1.  After mounting some early pressure on the Huskies, BC nabbed the first goal thanks to star defender...

Junior forward Matt Filipe (17) cheers on captain Eric Williams as he lifts the trophy.

Gallery: Northeastern wins 2019 Beanpot

February 12, 2019
Shots of Monday night's game and the ensuing celebration. Photos by Dylan Shen and Riley Robinson.