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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.
Charleston wins thrilling game at Matthews to pass NU for top CAA spot

Charleston wins thrilling game at Matthews to pass NU for top CAA spot

Charlie Wolfson February 2, 2018
The game threatened to balloon into a more comfortable win for Charleston on a couple occasions — one midway through the first half and one late in the second — but spirited bursts from the Huskies brought the home team back, fired up the building and made for one of the most compelling ballgames of the year.
Northeastern women’s hockey endures tough weekend in Vermont

Northeastern women’s hockey endures tough weekend in Vermont

February 1, 2018
The Huskies went into the weekend series looking for two much-needed wins as their season quickly winds down. Although the Catamounts do not hold the best season record, sitting at seventh in Hockey East with a 6-16-4 overall record prior to the series against Northeastern, the Huskies were aiming to ignore the standings and get the job done.
Women’s basketball splits CAA games, continues to build confidence

Women’s basketball splits CAA games, continues to build confidence

February 1, 2018
The Northeastern women's basketball team has greatly improved their game under head coach Kelly Cole, since she took her position in 2014. The Huskies now have a greater confidence in themselves that moves them to them next level, evident in their split set of games this past weekend.
Photo courtesy of Brian Allen, Voices of America

Column: Grading the teams in the Super Bowl by position

January 31, 2018
As the American populace is left with nothing to do but wait for for Super Bowl LII , us sports fans are left to do what we always do: speculate. 
Husky star overcomes obstacles leading up to breakout season

Husky star overcomes obstacles leading up to breakout season

January 31, 2018
When his journey began, Vasa Pusica moved nearly 9,000 miles from his home in Serbia to Bel Aire, Kansas, where he attended one of the nation’s top high school basketball programs. Now in his third year of collegiate play, the redshirt junior is having a career year and hopes to lead the Huskies to the tournament for just the second time since 1991.
Northeastern battles back to tie Providence, ties BC atop Hockey East

Northeastern battles back to tie Providence, ties BC atop Hockey East

Charlie Wolfson January 27, 2018

When you need a goal, you go to your best players. When Northeastern needed a goal to tie with under a minute left in regulation Friday, they went to their two Hobey Baker candidates. With their netminder pulled, fourth-year winger Dylan Sikura whizzed a pass across the ice...

Swimming and diving wins, recognizes seniors at final home meet

Swimming and diving wins, recognizes seniors at final home meet

January 23, 2018
Defeating Central Connecticut State 164-117 in their final home meet of the season, Northeastern swimming and diving recognized their seven senior members prior to the meet with flowers, balloons and posters.
SASS provides support, helps student-athletes reach academic goals

SASS provides support, helps student-athletes reach academic goals

January 23, 2018
Northeastern student-athletes earned a cumulative GPA exceeding a 3.0 for the 20th consecutive semester as of Fall 2017, a testament their collaboration with the Office of Student Athlete Support Services, a department of specialists and interns that work with around 450 student-athletes.