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NU senior forward Austin Plevy tucks a puck past BC goalie Joe Woll.

Beanpot champs again, NU seniors get a lasting memory

Mike Puzzanghera and Sofie Kato February 11, 2019

After a phenomenal performance from his classmates, senior captain Eric Williams thrust the Beanpot trophy into the air in celebration and was swarmed by his fellow Huskies. Williams and his fellow seniors exited their final Beanpot with a second-straight trophy. One look...

The Huskies crowd around captain Eric Williams as he lifts the Beanpot trophy after NU beat BC, 4-2 at TD Garden Monday night.

NU outlasts BC to win second consecutive Beanpot

Marisa Goolgasian, news staff February 11, 2019

The DogHouse, spanning about 10 sections of TD Garden’s balcony, erupted as Northeastern captain Eric Williams triumphantly hoisted the iconic Beanpot trophy into the air for the second year Monday night. The Huskies beat Boston College, 4-2, for their second consecutive tournament...

Freshman forward Tyler Madden celebrates his winning goal against Boston University in the first round of the Beanpot. The Huskies face Boston College in the final Monday night.

Sports calendar: Monday, Feb. 11 – Sunday, Feb. 17

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 11, 2019
The men's Beanpot final, the start of baseball season, and two huge road basketball matchups await Northeastern athletics this week.
A Northeastern player and a Delaware player grapple for the ball in a prior game.

Women’s basketball gets revenge against Towson

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff February 11, 2019
Thanks to clutch free throws from freshman guard Katie May and junior forward Ayanna Dublin, the Huskies put the game beyond doubt with the 77-68 win.
Junior guard Bolden Brace goes airborne on his drive to the basket against Elon Saturday. He finished the night with 20 points and 14 rebounds.

Men’s basketball holds Elon scoreless in overtime, wins 4th in a row

Seamus McAvoy, news staff February 9, 2019
They didn’t allow Elon to score a single point in the overtime period, and took the game 72-60 after the extra five minutes.
Senior forward Gabby Giacone drives into the paint in a Jan 20 game against Delaware.

Women’s basketball’s late run comes up short in 58-51 loss to JMU

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff February 9, 2019
Key 3s knocked down with five and three minutes left by Genco, her second and third of the contest, cut the Dukes’ lead down to 4, but JMU survived the late charge from Northeastern, further asserting themselves as the CAA’s top contender.
Senior forward Kasidy Anderson prepares for a face-off in a prior game against Boston University. She scored her 50th Husky goal Friday.

Women’s hockey gets 12th straight home win over Merrimack

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor February 8, 2019
The Huskies rebounded after Tuesday's Beanpot loss with a 6-3 win over Merrimack Friday.
Senior guard Vasa Pusica walks off the court Thursday night. He led the Huskies with 19 points.

Men’s basketball wins 3rd straight in CAA, 72-60 over W&M

Seamus McAvoy, news staff February 7, 2019
Northeastern claimed a 72-60 victory at home Thursday thanks to another strong performance from Vasa Pusica.
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...