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Northeastern hosts 1,000 Boston public school students and teachers for women’s basketball game

Students from eight Boston public schools filled several buses, courtesy of Northeastern, to help cheer on the Northeastern women’s basketball team as the Huskies took on the BC Eagles. The excursion has become an annual—and highly popular—community event.

by Ian Thomsen November 16, 2022

Members of the Northeastern women’s basketball team dance and sing at midcourt during practice in the Cabot Center.

Deeper and faster, Northeastern women’s basketball team reloads for postseason push

Eight new players—led by transfers Derin Erdogan and Halle Idowu—have revitalized the Huskies, who open their second season under coach Bridgette Mitchell at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Boston University.

by Ian Thomsen November 4, 2022

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Chris Doherty and young Northeastern men’s basketball team look for a bounce-back year

Doherty, the Colonial Athletic Association’s leading rebounder last season, is optimistic the Huskies can contend for a conference championship. Northeastern opens its season at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Boston University.

by Ian Thomsen November 2, 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

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

Northeastern's huskies basketball Shaq Walters drives to the basket.

Basketball is back at Matthews Arena

While Bill Coen is starting the season with aims of extending his record as the winningest men’s coach at Northeastern, Bridgette Mitchell is making her head coaching debut with the women’s team. Both are looking forward to their home openers this week.

by Ian Thomsen November 15, 2021

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Undergraduates enjoy a warm, in-person Fall Fest welcome

New and returning Northeastern undergraduates—thrilled to be kicking off their university experience in person—navigated a packed Boston campus Monday where they could learn more about sports clubs, student organizations, and university departments while noshing on free M&M cookies and popcorn.

by Hillary Chabot September 6, 2021

Bill Coen’s long journey to the top of Northeastern basketball

While Coen's 15th season didn't end in a March Madness berth for the Huskies, he was able to surpass Jim Calhoun to become the winningest coach in the 101-year history of men’s basketball at Northeastern. The numbers reveal an annual rhythm to his success.

by Ian Thomsen and Tyler Machado March 17, 2021

The Huskies lost despite a career-best 30 points from freshman Jahmyl Telfort. Photo by Rafael Suanes via CAA Sports

Huskies’ season ends after upset by Drexel in CAA semifinal

The disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the early dismissal of the second-seeded Huskies, who had played three games in 40 days before arriving in Harrisonburg, Va., for the CAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

by Ian Thomsen March 9, 2021

Huskies overcome rust to win CAA quarterfinal, now 2 wins away from NCAA Tournament

The early signs were worrying, but the Huskies recovered to open the CAA tournament with a 63-47 win Sunday over William & Mary. The victory made Bill Coen (251-221) the winningest coach in the 101-year history of men’s basketball at Northeastern.

by Ian Thomsen March 7, 2021

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