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The Huskies Reward App displays various games students can get tickets to. On July 1, 2024, Northeastern Athletics launched the Huskies Rewards

Beanpot ticket controversy and more eyes on women’s sports: the impact of the new Huskies Rewards app

Katarina Schmeiszer, news staff February 25, 2025

The new Huskies Rewards App may have caused a stir when it came to Beanpot tickets, but its goal for increased fan engagement at Northeastern could be bringing more attention to women’s sports.  On July 1, 2024, Northeastern Athletics launched the Huskies Rewards App, a...

JB Frankel protects the ball against his defender Feb. 20. Frankel improved his free-throw percentage to .857 against Monmouth Feb. 24.

Northeastern men’s basketball loses to Monmouth in back and forth nail-biter

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent February 25, 2025

Northeastern’s men’s basketball (15-14, 7-9 CAA) narrowly lost to the Monmouth University Hawks (11-18, 9-7 CAA) in a thrilling 73-78 game Feb. 24. This was a particularly important matchup for both sides, as sixth place in the Coastal Athletics Association, or CAA, table...

Top Line: What went right and what went wrong for each team in the 4 Nations Faceoff

Top Line: What went right and what went wrong for each team in the 4 Nations Faceoff

Bailey Reynolds, news staff February 24, 2025

It’s official: Team Canada has taken the first ever 4 Nations Faceoff over their rival, Team USA, in a matchup that went beyond the scope of hockey. Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid netted the game winning goal in overtime, making Canada victorious, 3-2 Feb. 20.  The...

Camille Clement fights through her shot Feb. 16. Clement had six points and one assist against Towson Feb. 21.

Northeastern women’s basketball suffers loss to Towson during “Think Pink” game

Cassandra Joyce, news staff February 24, 2025

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (2-20, 1-13 CAA) suffered a tough loss to the Towson Tigers (9-16, 7-7 CAA) 67-51 at home Feb. 21.  Northeastern was up at halftime by one but by the end of the game, the Huskies just didn’t have much left in the tank with only...

The TD Garden in downtown Boston with Celtics and Bruins signage. The arena hosted thousands of events, from sports games to concerts. File photo by Harriet Rovniak.

How to tackle Boston sports on a college budget

Gabby Ahitow, news correspondent February 24, 2025

Boston is home to some of the most iconic professional sports teams and is known for its rowdy fans. Some would say to fulfill the  Boston experience, the requirement is to attend a game in TD Garden or eat a Fenway Frank. However, this can be an expensive bucket list item to...

Jaden Bogden looks for the puck Jan. 31. The Huskies split their last regular season weekend against Vermont Feb. 21 and 22.

Northeastern women’s hockey splits final regular season weekend against Vermont

Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor February 24, 2025

Northeastern women’s ice hockey (20-13-1, 15-11-1 HE) split the final weekend of conference play against the University of Vermont Catamounts (8-24-2, 7-18-2 HE) away. The 2-3 loss Feb. 21 and the 3-1 win Feb. 22 put the team at a disadvantage going into Hockey East quarterfinals...

Cameron Whitehead collects the puck in his glove for a save. Whitehead tallied 50 saves against Boston University Feb. 21 and 22.

Tensions flared as Northeastern men’s hockey splits the weekend with crosstown rivals Boston University

Bailey Reynolds, news staff February 24, 2025

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (11-16-3, 6-11-3 HE) split the weekend with the No. 9 Boston University Terriers (18-12-1, 12-8-1 HE) Feb. 21 and 22.  "Obviously a pretty emotional game. It's a big game for both teams and I'm disappointed that we didn't find the way...

Harold Woods drives to the basket. Woods collected 19 points and four steals against College of Charleston Feb. 20.

Northeastern men’s basketball falls to College of Charleston in second season matchup

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent February 23, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (15-13, 7-8 CAA) lost to  the College of Charleston Cougars (21-8, 11-5 CAA). The Feb. 19 matchup was the second meeting between the two teams, with the Cougars coming out on top the first time on Jan.18 in a close 87-85 game. This matchup ended...

Northeastern baseball cheers on its team from the dugout. The team lost its 21st game to the Red Sox Feb. 21. File photo by Katie Billman.

For the 21st year in a row, the Boston Red Sox beat Northeastern baseball

Bailey Reynolds, news staff February 22, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (2-1, 0-0 CAA) took on the Boston Red Sox Feb. 21 in the teams’ annual faceoff that dates back more than two decades to Feb. 21, 2004. The matchup marks the beginning of the Red Sox preseason. Going into the matchup, the Huskies had yet to win...

Swimmer grip onto the block, ready to launch into the water. The team managed to cumulative 3.62 GPA in the fall 2024.

Northeastern Women’s Swimming and Diving celebrates 14-member senior class as they close out collegiate careers

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent February 22, 2025

Northeastern’s Women’s Swimming and Diving team just finished up the regular season, and with that, the careers of nearly half of the roster are winding to a close. With Senior Day Jan. 25 and the last regular meets of the season Feb. 7 to 8, the 14 graduating Huskies now...

The team celebrates a run March 12, 2024. The Huskies split their opening weekend in a double header against Charlotte 49ers Feb. 14.

Northeastern baseball splits opening weekend at Charlotte

Bailey Reynolds, news staff February 21, 2025

The Northeastern men’s baseball team (1-1, 0-0 CAA) split its opening weekend matchup against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers (2-1, 0-0 American) Feb. 14. The Huskies lost the first game 6-1 and won the second 3-1.  Graduate student right-handed pitcher...

Nicholas Pisciotta participates in the weight throw Feb. 15. He recorded a new personal best in the men’s weight throw, winning the event at 19.20 meters.

Northeastern track and field competes in its final three meets as CAA Championships approach

Aoife Jeffries, news staff February 20, 2025

The Northeastern track and field team took on their last three meets of the indoor season Feb. 14 and 15. The Boston College Eagle Elite Invitational took place Feb. 14, the MIT Gordon Invitational Feb. 15 and the Valentine Invitational spanned both days. With multiple new personal...