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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Women’s Basketball

Derin Erdogan shoots the ball in a game earlier this season.  She was one of four graduating members of the team honored on Senior Day.

Huskies find success over Hampton on Senior Day

Dylan Cohen, news staff March 16, 2024

After seven straight losses, including a forfeit, the Huskies women’s basketball team (9-16, 5-13 CAA) finally got back on their feet on Mar. 3, picking up a win against the Hampton University Pirates (3-24, 3-14 CAA), who stand in last in the CAA.  Fifth-year forward Jaelyn...

Derin Erdogan bodies past a Campbell player in the paint. Erdogan led Northeastern in points with 16 and rebounds with eight.

Huskies defeated 54-43 in fight against Campbell

Dylan Cohen, news staff February 9, 2024

Returning home after a 73-66 conference win away against the University of Delaware (6-12, 2-4 CAA), the Northeastern women’s basketball team (7-10, 3-4 CAA) hoped to secure another win at home against the No. 11 Campbell University Camels (10-9, 3-5 CAA) Jan. 28. Riddled with...

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 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...

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...