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Northeastern team captain and top defenseman Jordan Harris attacks the net.

Huskies counting on their defense in NCAA tournament opener

Northeastern will be taking on favored Western Michigan on Friday at noon ET (ESPNU) at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass. The fourth-seeded Huskies (25-12-1) are confident they can score an upset based on the defensive leadership of goalie Devon Levi and senior team captain Jordan Harris.

by Ian Thomsen March 24, 2022

Northeastern's Women's Ice Hockey team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 double-overtime loss to Minnesota Duluth in the 2022 NCAA Frozen Four tournament. But Coach Dave Flint and senior captain Brooke Hobson say the future is bright for this program, and they'll be back in high spirits. Image by Cameron Sleeper/Northeastern University

‘They left it all on the ice’

One week after Northeastern’s women’s hockey team lost a grueling 98-minute, double-overtime NCAA semifinal, we reflect back on a historic season. “They’ve accomplished so much…

by Cam Sleeper March 24, 2022

Maddie Mills pushes the puck for Northeastern.

Huskies’ NCAA dream ends with 2-1 loss in double-overtime to Minnesota Duluth

In a rematch of last year’s NCAA semifinal, underdog Duluth stunned the No. 3 Huskies after 98 exhausting minutes in a semifinal at the Women’s Frozen Four. “They’ve accomplished so much,” said Northeastern coach Dave Flint. “They’ve left it all on the ice, and that's all I’ve ever asked of my team.”

by Ian Thomsen March 18, 2022

Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, returns a shot to Gael Monfils, of France, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Speak out and compete, or stay silent and stay home? Russian athletes face a dilemma.

Forcing Russian and Belarusian tennis players to expressly condemn Putin would do little to put an end to the full-scale war. But the pressure of an international boycott on Russian and Belarusian athletes could push a heavily sanctioned Russia deeper into isolation, Northeastern experts say.

by Tanner Stening March 18, 2022

Huskies enter Frozen Four two wins away from Northeastern’s first NCAA team championship

The No. 3 Huskies open the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four on Friday with a semifinal rematch against No. 8 Minnesota Duluth, the team they beat in the national semifinal last year. A victory will advance them to the championship game on Sunday.

by Ian Thomsen March 16, 2022

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner was arrested weeks ago in Russia, charged with having illegal drugs in her luggage. The U.S. citizen could face 5-10 years in a Russian prison. AP Photo/Ralph Freso

What happens to an American imprisoned in Russia? For a WNBA star, the troubles have only just begun.

This report is part of ongoing coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war. Visit our dedicated page for more on this topic. Americans getting arrested overseas…

by Peter Ramjug March 15, 2022

A 4-2 win over Wisconsin leaves Huskies two wins away from the national championship

The victory at Matthews Arena on Saturday returned the No. 3 Huskies to the Frozen Four of the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship. They move on to a semifinal rematch against Minnesota Duluth, which Northeastern beat at last year’s Frozen Four.

by Ian Thomsen March 12, 2022

Northeastern goalie Devon Levi in action.

This postseason, Northeastern boasts the two best goalies in the nation

Aerin Frankel leads her Huskies into the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship as the reigning national player of the year. Devon Levi makes his Hockey East Tournament debut while ranking among the national leaders in a variety of categories. Hopes are high for both teams because of underdog goaltenders who have exceeded all expectations.

by Ian Thomsen March 11, 2022

Alina Mueller and Chloé Aurard celebrate their latest Hockey East title.

Back from a successful Olympics, Alina Mueller leads No. 3 Huskies into NCAA quarterfinal at Matthews Arena

The Huskies launch their run at the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship with a quarterfinal on home ice Saturday at 1 p.m. against defending champ Wisconsin—a rematch of last year’s final. Mueller, the nation’s most efficient scorer, will be ready for whatever comes.

by Ian Thomsen March 9, 2022

Bridgette Mitchell, Women’s Basketball coach at Northeastern.

Northeastern’s new women’s basketball coach wants to win a national championship. The work includes lessons off the court.

Bridgette Mitchell leads the surprising Huskies (14-14) into the CAA Women’s Basketball Championship in Philadelphia as a No. 6 seed on Friday. The first-year coach has transformed the program by investing in fundamentals that turn into life lessons.

by Ian Thomsen March 8, 2022

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