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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

Erica Staunton and the Northeastern Huskies will play Delaware on Oct. 16 at the Cabot Center.

Northeastern women’s volleyball on four-game winning streak

Annah Chaya, news staff October 3, 2021

The Northeastern Huskies volleyball team’s season (6-6, 2-0 CAA) is in full swing and currently on a four-game winning streak, the longest winning streak in the CAA conference so far. The streak includes wins against Bryant College (6-8, 0-0 NEC), Harvard University (3-6, 0-0...

Rookie gets early CAA recognition

Rookie gets early CAA recognition

October 17, 2018
Almost as abruptly as Boyd’s volleyball career began, it seemed to end. In eighth grade, Boyd had a bout of mono, putting her in the hospital for two months. While her friends participated in end-of-middle-school festivities, half of Boyd’s hair fell out and she lost 40 pounds. Having led an active life, she said it was devastating to spend six months on bedrest.
The humble star chasing history

The humble star chasing history

October 10, 2018
“This job is taxing. There’s a lot of time away from family. You’re under a microscope and there’s lot of pressure on wins and losses. Kids like Gab, and Gab in particular, make it worthwhile and rewarding to get in there every day and do my job,” Nichols said.
Husky volleyball defeats Hofstra, keeps winning streak alive

Husky volleyball defeats Hofstra, keeps winning streak alive

October 19, 2017
The Northeastern women built a 13-5 lead and didn’t look back, solidifying the set 25-18 to win the match. Looking toward the remainder of conference play, the road is traditionally tougher as the Huskies meet their previous opponents the second time around.
Baseball and volleyball represent Huskies in Cuba

Baseball and volleyball represent Huskies in Cuba

January 11, 2017
“I’m just thankful that we were able to go on a trip like that,” said head baseball coach Mike Glavine.
Women’s volleyball falls to Delaware in first round of CAA tournament

Women’s volleyball falls to Delaware in first round of CAA tournament

November 30, 2016
The 2016 season came to a close for the Northeastern University (NU) women’s volleyball team as the Huskies lost in a hard-fought three sets against the University of Delaware on Friday.
Despite losing final three matches, women’s volleyball prepares for a postseason run.

Despite losing final three matches, women’s volleyball prepares for a postseason run.

November 16, 2016

By Tim Foley, news staff After a road loss against Elon University in the last game of the regular season, the Northeastern women’s volleyball team will head into the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament placed third in the standings. The Huskies (20-10, 10-6...

Volleyball drops back-to-back matches

Volleyball drops back-to-back matches

November 9, 2016

By Tim Foley, news staff The Northeastern women’s volleyball team suffered losses to the University of Delaware and Towson University last weekend as the end of the regular season drew near. The Huskies (20-9, 10-5 CAA) have been on the road for five of their last seven...

Volleyball moves closer to playoffs

November 2, 2016

By Tim Foley, news staff The Northeastern women’s volleyball team took another step toward the postseason this weekend, securing two home wins against the College of Charleston and the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Friday’s match against Charleston...

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 volleyball season ends in 2 losses

Women’s volleyball season ends in 2 losses

November 18, 2015
The Northeastern University women’s volleyball team wrapped up its season last weekend with losses to the College of William & Mary and Elon University. Even though the season is over, morale remains high for the Huskies (6-25, 3-13 CAA).