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Women’s Basketball

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

Huskies win third straight game against former rivals

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent December 15, 2019
Riding off consecutive wins against North Dakota State and Harvard, the women’s basketball team put away former American East rival, Hartford, in their first meeting since December, 2009.