Freshman guard Bolden Brace sunk a school record 10 three-pointers en route to 40 points. It was just the third 40-point game in school history; the other two were accomplished by NBA veterans Jose Juan Barea in 2005 and Reggie Lewis in 1986.
After the exhibition against the Boston Red Sox, the Huskies remained in Florida throughout the weekend, taking on North Florida four times across three days.
All of the rookies who competed took home points, and seven seniors swam their last collegiate races, including captains Delaney Lanker and Jordan Domeier who placed seventh and eighth in the 200 butterfly.
Thanks to a rule instated by MLB last week, managers can now signal from the dugout that they wish to give the batter first base. No pitch needs to be thrown. A simple wave sends him trotting down the line.
The first match went into overtime, lasting a mere 12 seconds before junior forward Nolan Stevens netted the game winner. The 5-4 win secured the Huskies’ spot in the opening round of the Hockey East playoffs.
The casual manner in which teams and universities handle sexual assault cases have done nothing to discourage athletes from committing similar acts in the future.
Coming off of a rout of the College of Charleston in their previous outing, Northeastern was looking to keep things going against Delaware on their home floor. They came out on top in a low scoring affair, one that saw them improve in a few key areas.
Heather Mottau’s third period goal was the Huskies’ last attempt at regaining the lead as the Terriers maneuvered two more shots past senior goalie Sarah Foss and finalized the score at 2-7.
Friday’s game marked Opening Day for the Huskies. Senior right-hander Mike Fitzgerald got the starting nod after serving as NU’s shutdown closer in 2016.
Freshman Cameron Kunde, sophomores Marc Rienas and Chris Jewett and senior Paul Duffey broke the distance medley relay school record at the Alex Wilson Invitational.
