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Volleyball takes down JMU Dukes

November 21, 2013

The Northeastern volleyball team wrapped up regular season action this weekend at the Cabot Center with a sweep of the College of William & Mary on Sunday following a Friday night loss to James Madison University. The Huskies, who hold the No. 2 seed heading into next weekend’s Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament, finished the season with a 10-4 conference record and an overall record of 18-10.

Volleyball pushes through for two come-from-behind wins

November 14, 2013

The Northeastern volleyball team captured two come-from-behind wins this weekend over the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the College of Charleston. Charleston was undefeated in conference play before falling to the Huskies, who now hold a 9-3 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) record and an overall record of 17-9.

Volleyball rebounds from loss with a sweep of JMU

November 7, 2013

Following a Friday night loss to the College of William and Mary, the Northeastern volleyball team snapped its two-game losing streak with a sweep of James Madison University Sunday afternoon. The Huskies currently hold second place in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with a 7-3 conference record.

Volleyball moves into second place

October 24, 2013

With two decisive wins over conference rivals Towson University and the University of Delaware this past weekend, the Northeastern volleyball team moved into second place in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with a conference record of 6-1 and an overall record of 14-7.

Volleyball on 3-0 upswing

October 10, 2013

It was a successful weekend for the Northeastern volleyball team as they captured a decisive victory over the University of Delaware on Friday and swept Towson University on Saturday, improving to 3-1 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play. The Huskies followed up the weekend with a 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-15) victory at the University of Rhode Island Wednesday night, pushing the team’s overall record to 11-7.

Volleyball sweeps UNCW after falling to Charleston

October 3, 2013

Entering Friday night’s game against the College of Charleston, the Northeastern volleyball team held a 7-6 record, but with the start of conference play, these CAA games were more important to win than the previous 13.

Volleyball fights through five-set matches at Aztec Invitational

September 19, 2013

As a Division I college athlete, endurance and strength are always put to the test. During the Aztec Invitational, no game was easy for Husky volleyball players, who played at least four sets in every match.

Volleyball goes 2-1 at UConn Invitational

September 12, 2013

In most sports, the importance of maintaining a high energy level can be the difference between a win and a loss. For the Northeastern volleyball team, an energetic style of play has been a key part of this season’s game plan.

Column: Fall sports deserve fans’ attention

September 12, 2013

The end of summer and the start of the trudge through fall semester might have some students feeling down, but Northeastern has three great fall sports teams that all each have a shot at making deep runs in the conference and NCAA tournaments. That could brighten any Husky’s day.

Husky Sports 101: Where to cheer on NU athletics

September 5, 2013

Between freshmen donning red and black for the first time and seniors looking to spend their last fall semester in the stands at Parsons Field, it’s never too early or too late to become a Husky fanatic. And if students are left scratching their heads wondering where you can find Parsons Field, they need not worry. From where to watch, how to get there and what to expect, it’s all here.

Volleyball extends home win-streak to 20 with win over New Hampshire

September 5, 2013

After suffering three losses on a trip to Ohio for the Dayton Invitational, the Northeastern Volleyball team looked to get the start of their season back on track at Solomon Court.

Women’s volleyball welcomes five-member freshman class

July 18, 2013

By Jill Saftel, News Staff Women's volleyball coach Ken Nichols was looking to fill a few holes with his 2013 recruiting class, but the class of five players, from across the country and beyond, all bring bonuses to Cabot Center's Solomon Court. Some bring height, others experience,...