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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Women’s Basketball

Womens basketball split weekend with loss against William & Mary and win against Elon

Women’s basketball split weekend with loss against William & Mary and win against Elon

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 16, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team went 1-1 this weekend after losing to William & Mary, 64-80, and beating Elon 69-45. With this, they split the season series with the Tribe and swept away the Phoenixes.  Northeastern vs William & Mary With seven lead...

Huskies take their second loss of the weekend to Drexel, 51-67

Huskies take their second loss of the weekend to Drexel, 51-67

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 9, 2020

With the Northeastern women’s basketball team having lost to the Drexel Dragons earlier in the season, they were on the prowl for revenge. However, despite having the support of the crowd, in attendance for National Girls & Women in Sports Day, the Huskies lost again to...

Alexis Hill pulls down a rebound during a game last season.

Huskies go 1-1 against Delaware after home loss, 69-81

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 8, 2020

After beating Delaware once before, 72-62, Northeastern women’s basketball looked poised to pick up a season sweep against them. The win would lead to their best 10-game CAA start since joining the league. Unfortunately, NU came up short, losing 69-81.  Delaware (8-13,...

Freshman guard Anna Boruta goes for a jumper in a game against Yale.

Currence runs the show as women’s basketball hits .500 with win over UNCW

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent February 3, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team brought their home winning streak to seven with a nail-biting finish to yet another home weekend sweep. The Huskies entered the game tied for third in the CAA standings with Towson and the win today gave coach Kelly Cole her greatest...

Junior guard Stella Clark goes for a layup in a game against Delaware last season.

Women’s basketball wins first of four-home game stint against the College of Charleston

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 1, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team proved that the bark of a Husky is worse than a bite of a Cougar as they started off their four-game home stretch against the College of Charleston, ultimately winning 72-68.  Although Northeastern (9-10, 5-3 CAA) has won their last...

Junior guard Stella Clark goes for a layup in a game against Delaware last season.

Women’s basketball takes 67-54 loss to James Madison

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 27, 2020

Another comeback effort was denied for the Northeastern women’s basketball team as they dropped another game to defending CAA regular-season champion, James Madison University, 67-54. With James Madison (15-3, 6-1 CAA) starting the game strong on an 11-2 lead, it was a tough...

Women’s basketball’s comeback attempt falls short against Towson

Women’s basketball’s comeback attempt falls short against Towson

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 25, 2020

 Northeastern women’s basketball team couldn’t keep up their three-game winning streak Friday, losing to Towson 81-68.  With Towson (9-8, 4-2 CAA) starting off the game strong with a 9-22 opening quarter, the Huskies (8-9, 4-2 CAA) had an uphill challenge for the rest...

Senior forward Ayanna Dublin takes a jumper during a game against South Dakota earlier this season.

Women’s basketball climbs CAA standings with successful weekend

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 21, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team had a sweep this weekend, winning against Elon University 68-65 in OT Friday and against the College of William & Mary 61-55 Sunday.  Northeastern vs Elon University Sophomore forward Alexis Hill’s double-double of 17 points...

Junior guard Stella Clark goes for a layup in a game against Delaware last season.

Women’s basketball splits weekend away games against Drexel and Delaware

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 14, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team split its away games this past weekend, losing to Drexel University 41-50 on Friday and winning against the University of Delaware 72-62 on Sunday.  Northeastern vs. Drexel University Sophomore forward Alexis Hill’s first career...

Junior guard Stella Clark looks up for the ball during a game against Delaware last season.

Women’s basketball opens conference play with 74-51 win over Hofstra

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 7, 2020

After the Northeastern women’s basketball team ended their 2019 calendar year with a tough loss to Boston University, they opened up their CAA play of the season with a win against the Hofstra Pride Sunday, 74-51.  This was the first game of conference play for either team....

Junior guard Stella Clark goes for a layup in a game against Delaware last season.

Northeastern falls to BU for the second time in 7 years, ending win streak

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent December 30, 2019
Defense has continuously been the Northeastern women’s basketball team’s forte this season, but they fell short Sunday as they lost to Boston University, 72-56. 
Alexis Hill pulls down a rebound during a game last season.

Alexis Hill creates new career highs, leads Huskies to 4th straight win

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent December 23, 2019
Sophomore forward Alexis Hill set career highs in points (25) and steals (6) as the Northeastern women’s basketball team won their fourth consecutive matchup against Maine on the road 66-58.