Tyson Walker

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

Despite COVID-19 disruptions, Huskies are 3 wins away from March Madness

The young Huskies have played three games in the past 40 days, but they enter the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament this weekend as the No. 2 seed—giving them a realistic shot at their second NCAA Tournament bid in three years.

by Ian Thomsen March 5, 2021

Northeastern men’s basketball head coach Bill Coen. Photo Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Coach Bill Coen is 3 wins away from setting a Northeastern basketball record

Coen may soon unseat Northeastern men’s basketball legend Jim Calhoun as the winningest coach of the 101-year program. The honor has coincided with the Huskies’ unexpected rise to contention for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

by Ian Thomsen January 21, 2021

Senior guard Jordan Roland drives against Hofstra’s Tareq Coburn in Northeastern’s 70-61 loss Tuesday in the CAA Tournament final. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Huskies fall short of a March Madness return, losing 70-61 in CAA Tournament final

The sixth-seeded Huskies (17-16), who had overcome a disappointing regular season to reach the conference title game for a third straight year, were leading by a slim 48-44 with 7:40 remaining. Foul trouble and an injury to Tyson Walker contributed to their loss down the stretch.

by Ian Thomsen March 10, 2020

Coach Bill Coen congratulates senior Bolden Brace following Northeastern’s 68-60 win over Elon in the semifinal of the CAA Tournament. “I’ve finally realized that every game could be my last,” Brace would acknowledge. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Huskies face a championship rematch after beating Elon in CAA semifinal

One year ago, Northeastern advanced to March Madness by knocking off top-seeded Hofstra in the CAA final. Those teams will meet again for the CAA title on Tuesday—and Hofstra can’t wait for revenge.

by Ian Thomsen March 9, 2020

The Huskies celebrate the team effort that drove them to a 72-62 quarterfinal win over Towson Sunday at the CAA Tournament in Washington, D.C. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Northeastern advances in CAA tournament with 72-62 win over Towson

No. 6 Northeastern moves to the semifinal Monday against No. 7 Elon. The defending champion Huskies could not have imagined a better scenario as they close in on a third straight Colonial Athletic Association championship game—as well as a second successive bid to March Madness.

by Ian Thomsen March 8, 2020

Huskies guard Jordan Roland drives on Harvard guard Noah Kirkwood during a 84-79 defeat of the Crimson on Nov. 8. Photo by Jim Pierce for Northeastern University.

Huskies seek to defend CAA title–and return to March Madness

In spite of a frustrating season, Northeastern ranks among the favorites in the Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball tournament in Washington, D.C. The No. 6 Huskies open against No. 3 Towson on Sunday at 8:30 p.m.

by Ian Thomsen March 5, 2020

Northeastern senior guard Jordan Roland led the nation in scoring after six games this season. Photo by Jim Pierce for Northeastern University

The odd couple of Northeastern men’s basketball

Fifth-year guard Jordan Roland opened the season as the nation’s leading scorer, and explosive freshman Tyson Walker has been a revelation. Can the veteran shooter and the new playmaker lead the Huskies back to the NCAA Tournament?

by Ian Thomsen November 28, 2019

Freshman point guard Tyson Walker scored 11 points in his collegiate debut, a 72-67 win at Boston University on Tuesday. The Huskies will celebrate their 100th season of men’s basketball with their home opener Friday at 8 p.m. at Matthews Arena. Photo by Jim Pierce for Northeastern University

‘Very, very anxious, and ready to play’

The Huskies celebrate their 100th season of men’s basketball with their home opener Friday at 8 p.m. at Matthews Arena. Coach Bill Coen is dedicated to making the next big step: winning in the NCAA Tournament.

by Ian Thomsen November 6, 2019