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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Women’s Basketball

Sophomore guard Marian Turnbull defends against the Cougars. She secured a three-pointer and three defensive rebounds in the game.

Huskies couldn’t silence Charleston Cougars’ roar in 83-46 loss

Dylan Cohen, news staff January 25, 2024

Coming off of two CAA wins on the road, the Northeastern women’s basketball team (6-9, 2-3 CAA) hoped to pick up another win back at home against the College of Charleston Cougars (12-5, 4-2 CAA) for its Alumnae Game. The 83-46 loss marked the Huskies’ biggest conference...

Yirsy Quéliz dribbles down the court. Quéliz tallied a season-high 11 points in Sunday's matchup against Hofstra.

Huskies find their groove in prideful 66-53 win against Hofstra

Dylan Cohen, news staff January 18, 2024

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (6-8, 2-2 CAA) earned its second win in a row Sunday in a 66-53 home victory against Hofstra. The Huskies had previously lost seven straight games, but it broke this streak Friday in a victory over the University of North Carolina-Wilmington...

Derin Erdogan holds possession of the ball in a game against BU. Erdogan was responsible for over a quarter of Northeastern's points that afternoon, tallying 21.

Northeastern falls 83-80 in overtime dog fight against rival Boston University

Dylan Cohen, news staff January 1, 2024

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (4-6) returned home Dec. 22 after a road series that resulted in four straight losses for the Huskies. Northeastern came into the matchup with hopes to defeat its rival, Boston University (8-3), but fell to the Terriers 83-80 in a last-minute...

Derin Erdogan looks for an opportunity to shoot. Erdogan tallied 13 points in Saturday’s game at Columbia University.

Women’s basketball struggles in 88-45 loss against Columbia

Dylan Cohen, news staff December 1, 2023

On Nov. 25, the Northeastern women’s basketball team (4-3) hit the road to begin its month-long away trip, starting in New York City, New York, to face the Columbia University Lions (4-4). Coming off of recent home wins against the Merrimack College Seahawks and the Wagner...

Deja Bristol goes for a layup in a game earlier this season. Bristol netted seven points in the Huskies' win over Wagner.

Women’s basketball bests Wagner for end of home stint in disability awareness game

Dylan Cohen, news staff December 1, 2023

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (4-3) faced the Wagner College Seahawks (2-5) at home last Wednesday for its first-ever disability awareness game. This follows the Huskies’ 58-47 victory over the Merrimack College Warriors (2-5). Northeastern continued its energy...

Senior forward Deja Bristol jumps to make a basket. Bristol currently ranks third on the team in points with 39 total and an average of 9.8 per game.

Women’s basketball falls to Boston College 67-58 for first loss of season

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 21, 2023

After starting their season going two-for-two against Stonehill College and University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Northeastern women’s basketball team (2-1, 0-0 CAA) traveled to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in hopes of breaking a 22-year long series losing streak against...

Junior guard Gemima Motema leaps to block a basket. Motema netted 16 points against UMass in Thursday night's home opener. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce/Northeastern Athletics.

Northeastern conquers UMass 78-74 in unpredictable home opener

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 13, 2023

Northeastern women’s basketball (2-0, 0-0 CAA) faced off against The University of Massachusetts Amherst Thursday for its home opener at the Cabot Center. Coming back from Easton, Massachusetts, with a Monday night win over Stonehill College, the Huskies brought the energy...

The Huskies huddle before tip off. This season, Northeastern is off to a 2-1 start. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce/Northeastern Athletics.

Northeastern women’s basketball soars against Stonehill for season opener

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 13, 2023

On Nov. 6, the Northeastern women’s basketball team (1-0, 0-0 CAA) traveled to Easton, Massachusetts with high hopes for this season. The team secured a 73-61 win against the Stonehill Skyhawks, and the Huskies’ season appears to be off to a good start. Senior guard Derin...

Senior guard Derin Erdogan dribbles the ball up the court. Last season, Erdogan led the Huskies in points per game (15), assists (125), and three-pointers (67).

Northeastern women’s basketball shoots for the moon this season

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 6, 2023

After ending last season with unexpected success, the Northeastern women’s basketball team has a big target on its back. The Huskies ended the regular season with an overall record of 18-11 and a conference record of 13-5, breaking the school record for conference wins. Advancing...

Priscilla Edwards stands on the court at Clemson University. Edwards is taking her talent from the Tigers to the Huskies upon being named Northeastern's women's basketball head coach Thursday afternoon.

Huskies name Priscilla Edwards as new women’s basketball coach

Eamonn Ryan, news staff April 20, 2023

After almost two weeks of sailing with no navigator, Northeastern women’s basketball has hired its newest skipper. Thursday afternoon, Northeastern announced that Priscilla Edwards, a former assistant coach at Clemson University, would be taking over the Huskies’ head...

Mitchell huddles with her players during a game. She was named CAA Coach of the Year after her second, and final, season at Northeastern.

Bridgette Mitchell accepts Fordham job, steps down as Northeastern head coach

Eamonn Ryan, news staff April 7, 2023

Former Northeastern women’s basketball head coach and 2022-23 CAA Coach of the Year Bridgette Mitchell has accepted the head coaching position at Fordham University, as announced by Fordham Friday morning. After leading the Huskies to a 19-12 record and going 13-5 in conference...

Senior guard Jaelyn Batts scans the court before passing the ball. The Huskies fell to Monmouth 73-60 in a CAA Semifinals matchup Saturday afternoon.

Women’s basketball’s run halted by Monmouth in CAA Semifinals

Eamonn Ryan, news staff March 12, 2023

The third-seeded Northeastern women’s basketball team (19-12, 13-5 CAA) was red-hot coming into their semifinal matchup with No. 7 Monmouth (17-15, 9-9 CAA) Saturday night, but they finally cooled off as they fell 73-60. The Hawks used a 22-8 third quarter to build an advantage...