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Men's soccer loses last game

Men’s soccer loses last game

November 2, 2016

By Kyle Taylor, deputy news editor  The Northeastern University (NU) men’s soccer team was unable to close out their final game of the regular season with a win, losing to Dartmouth College despite a strong performance. NU head coach Chris Gbandi spent the 2014 and 2015...

Huskies suffer setback in 3-2 loss

Huskies suffer setback in 3-2 loss

November 2, 2016

By Gordon Weigers, news staff In the opening game of the Hockey East season, the Northeastern University (NU) men’s hockey team was dealt a 3-2 blow at the hands of the University of Vermont Catamounts (UVM) at Matthews Arena on Sunday. The Huskies are now 3-2-2 this year. NU’s...

Swimming and Diving hosts first home meet

Swimming and Diving hosts first home meet

October 27, 2016

By Glenn Billman, news correspondent At their home opener, the Northeastern University (NU) swimming and diving teams faced off against the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and James Madison University (JMU) on Saturday, NU beat UNH 195-107, but JMU edged out a 163-136 victory...

Huskies complete final tune-up before CAA championships

Huskies complete final tune-up before CAA championships

October 27, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) cross country teams lined up for the Central Connecticut State University Mini Meet on Friday, and ran to solid finishes on the men’s and women’s sides. This meet provided NU a chance for a talent evaluation before the Colonial Athletic Association Championships on Oct. 29
Women's soccer clinches CAA

Women’s soccer clinches CAA

October 27, 2016

By Patrick Burgard, news staff The Northeastern University (NU) women’s soccer team clinched its third regular season championship in program history on Sunday, solidifying its status as top dog in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The Huskies, who earned the...

Field hockey falls to Wake Forest

Field hockey falls to Wake Forest

October 27, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) field hockey team fell to Wake Forest University in overtime on Sunday, Oct. 23. The Demon Deacons edged out the Huskies 2-1.
A World Series for all generations

A World Series for all generations

October 26, 2016
When the Boston Red Sox won the 2004 World Series title, baseball history was made. It was their first championship since 1918, ending an unbearable 86-year drought. The elder members of the Red Sox faithful saw their lifelong dreams come true when Edgar Renteria grounded to Keith Foulke and he flipped the ball to Doug Mientkiewicz at first base, recording the game’s final out and ending The Curse of the Bambino.
Men's soccer extends winning streak

Men’s soccer extends winning streak

October 26, 2016

Kyle Taylor, deputy sports editor The Huskies are hitting their stride at just the right time, defeating the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) on senior night Oct. 22 to achieve their first three-game winning streak of the season as they gear up for the conference...

Huskies finish middle of the pack at Head of the Charles

Huskies finish middle of the pack at Head of the Charles

October 26, 2016

By Franco Villanueva, news correspondent The Northeastern University (NU) men’s and women’s rowing teams competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta on Oct. 22. and Oct. 23. The weekend saw harsh winds and relentless rain, but the Huskies pulled through. The men’s team...

Volleyball loses two out of three

Volleyball loses two out of three

October 26, 2016

By Tim Foley, news staff The Northeastern women’s volleyball team fell to James Madison University (JMU) on Thursday, and then went five sets in back-to-back matches, pulling off a thrilling come-from-behind win against the College of William & Mary Saturday, but coming...

Women's hockey takes down Dartmouth, BU

Women’s hockey takes down Dartmouth, BU

October 26, 2016

By Julianne Desjardins, news correspondent The Northeastern University (NU) women’s hockey team extended its unbeaten streak to six games with wins over Dartmouth University on Friday and Boston University (BU) on Tuesday. Friday’s match against Dartmouth was all Huskies...

No. 16 Northeastern breezes past ASU

No. 16 Northeastern breezes past ASU

October 26, 2016

By Gordon Weigers, news staff With their program-best nine-game home winning streak on the line, the Northeastern University (NU) men’s hockey team powered its way to two wins over the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Huskies skated to a 5-2 win on Friday night before a 6-1...