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Huskies sweep New England Championships for second year in a row

Huskies sweep New England Championships for second year in a row

Chris Butler February 9, 2018
The women’s team finished 40 points ahead of second-place Dartmouth University, while the men's team solidified their win against UConn by just 1.66 points.
Column: Impressions from Super Bowl Sunday

Column: Impressions from Super Bowl Sunday

February 8, 2018

By Susanna Joseph, guest columnist It’s five past 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 and the New England Patriots are losing to the Philadelphia Eagles, 9-3. It’s not what I was expecting, but at least I’m not the only one. From my research, I thought I had a pretty good grasp...

Northeastern women’s hockey falls to BC in Beanpot opener

Northeastern women’s hockey falls to BC in Beanpot opener

February 8, 2018
“I really feel like we were the better team tonight, but not being able to capitalize on our chances was the thing that really hurt us,” said head coach Dave Flint. “Take out the first period and I was pleased with my team’s performance in the second and third.”
Column: Your time is up, Larry Nassar

Column: Your time is up, Larry Nassar

February 8, 2018
Larry Nassar took advantage of this trust in the athletes he “treated.” For 24 years — the first abuse dates back to 1994 — Nassar committed sexual crimes against the gymnasts who needed him to heal their pains.
Two Husky divers post top-five finishes at Duke Dog Invite

Two Husky divers post top-five finishes at Duke Dog Invite

February 8, 2018
Unlike their normal diving invitationals, this meet had the preliminary rounds and the finals for the 1-meter and the 3-meter dives all in one day, rather than over the course of two days. This proved to be a grueling physical and mental challenge, but fourth-year captain Alyssa Seales was proud of how the team rose to the occasion.
Eagles at Redskins 9/10/17

2018 Super Bowl lowest rated in nine years

February 7, 2018
The New England Patriots’ 2015 Super Bowl win over the Seattle Seahawks still remains the highest viewed telecast in U.S. history with 114.4 million viewers, while Sunday's Super Bowl game only attracted 103.4 million people nationally, marking the lowest dip in viewership since the 2009 Super Bowl.
Women’s basketball surges past Delaware in 73-59 game

Women’s basketball surges past Delaware in 73-59 game

February 7, 2018
The Huskies finished the game shooting 54 percent in the field with four of their five starters in double-digit scoring. The victory over Delaware improves their CAA record to 7-4, landing them in a tie for third place in the standings.
Primeau adds to impressive first season with Beanpot shutout

Primeau adds to impressive first season with Beanpot shutout

Charlie Wolfson and Calli Remillard February 5, 2018
First-year goalie Cayden Primeau stopped all 37 shots he faced, propelling the Huskies to the Beanpot final.
Northeastern shuts out BC in Beanpot semi, will try to end title drought

Northeastern shuts out BC in Beanpot semi, will try to end title drought

Charlie Wolfson and Calli Remillard February 5, 2018
That drought’s days may be numbered, and it could end in as little as one week: Northeastern’s top line of captain Nolan Stevens and Hobey Baker hopefuls Dylan Sikura and Adam Gaudette scored a goal apiece in a 3-0 victory, sending the Huskies to the Beanpot final next Monday.
Genco drops five 3’s, Huskies trounce UNCW

Genco drops five 3’s, Huskies trounce UNCW

February 3, 2018
The Northeastern women’s basketball team won 56-39 against the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in commanding fashion Friday night at Cabot Center. In the first minutes, the Huskies answered a 4-0 start by the visiting Seahawks with a 24-3 run. The Huskies never relinquished their lead after the 6:02 mark in the first quarter.
Northeastern outlasts UNCW, 107-100, in overtime

Northeastern outlasts UNCW, 107-100, in overtime

Charlie Wolfson February 3, 2018

Northeastern dug themselves out of a horrific shooting start to the game and discredited the old unnamed adage, “You can’t win a game in the first 10 minutes, but you can lose it.” In the first eight minutes against University of North Carolina at Wilmington Saturday, they...

Men’s hockey ties UNH, maintains second in Hockey East

Men’s hockey ties UNH, maintains second in Hockey East

February 2, 2018
Heading into Friday night’s game two points behind first-place Boston College, the Northeastern men’s ice hockey team looked to rebound from a 0-1-1 weekend against Providence College last week. The Huskies hosted the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Friday night and came away with one point from the 1-1 game to maintain second place in Hockey East.