- PHOTO GALLERY: Men’s Basketball season in review
Northeastern started the 2023-24 season with a resounding win against Boston University at home, and reached many milestones throughout the year. From head coach Bill Coen breaking the CAA wins record, to a 10th place finish in the conference during the regular season, the Huskies finished the year with an overall record of 12-20, and… - Capital Punishment: Huskies’ season draws to a close in CAA Tournament Defeat
WASHINGTON D.C. – A season that began with such promise and intrigue once again ended in heartbreak in the second round of the CAA Tournament, as all Northeastern could do was look on with collective disappointment as Stony Brook Seawolves dribbled out the clock on the Huskies’ season with a 75-65 win on Saturday night.… - No Sakota, no party: Huskies come up empty in regular-season finale
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Northeastern fell behind immediately and never fully recovered, as Drexel led from start to finish to end their regular season with a 73-59 victory. For the second time in three days, the Huskies were on the road for their opponents’ Senior Day celebrations. The Dragons held a ceremony for their seniors before… - Foul trouble, shooting woes plague Huskies in loss at Delaware
In the penultimate game of their season, Northeastern just didn’t have enough to get by Delaware, falling to the Blue Hens 73-67. The Huskies entered Thursday’s matchup looking to build off two straight wins, while Delaware entered reeling off back-to-back double-digit losses. Thursday was Senior Night for the Blue Hens, who said goodbye to three… - Huskies celebrate Senior Day in style, roll over Pirates
BOSTON – The Northeastern Huskies capped their seniors’ careers at Matthews Arena with a victory, prevailing over the last-place Hampton Pirates 70-62 on Saturday afternoon. As is customary for the last home game of the season, Saturday was “Senior Day,” an opportunity for the team and fans to honor the seniors and graduate students one… - Sakota’s late heroics just enough as Huskies stave off Elon comeback
BOSTON – Northeastern bent. And bent. And bent some more. But, when push came to shove, they refused to break, outlasting the Elon Phoenix 61-58 on Thursday night. Both the Huskies and the Phoenix entered Thursday’s matchup 5-9 in CAA play, tied for 10th in the conference. Teams seeded 10th or above get a bye… - Depth, rebounding issues doom Huskies against Charleston
BOSTON — Taking down the reigning CAA champions College of Charleston was always going to be a challenge, and it proved a bit too difficult for Northeastern on Thursday night as the Cougars edged the Huskies, 77-73. It was an exciting, back-and-forth affair between two hot, healthy teams. Charleston entered leading the conference and riding… - Huskies notch second straight double-digit victory behind balanced attack
BOSTON — A slow start didn’t stop Northeastern from turning in one of their most complete performances all season, as they beat Monmouth 77-65 Saturday afternoon. The contest was a good opportunity for both teams to prove themselves as the CAA Tournament draws ever nearer. For Monmouth, it was an occasion to change their road… - Huskies rally, ward off late collapse in win at Campbell
It wasn’t quite wire to wire, but it was a complete, bounce-back performance for Northeastern in their first ever conference meeting with Campbell on Thursday, as they pulled out a needed 86-76 win. The Huskies entered the clash losers of four straight, and five of their last six. Campbell’s Fighting Camels, on the other hand,… - Poor second half, turnover issues doom Huskies against Towson
Coming off back-to-back losses, Northeastern traveled south to TU Arena for a Thursday night clash with second-place Towson. It was an opportunity for revenge for the Tigers, who lost to Northeastern in Boston earlier this season, despite the rather large gap in the CAA standings. Towson entered the night on a seventeen-game home win streak… - Huskies’ late comeback not enough as they fall to William & Mary
BOSTON – Following a Thursday night loss to a hot UNCW team, the Huskies faced an evenly-matched opponent Saturday afternoon against the William & Mary Tribe. The Tribe came into Matthews Arena 2-5 against CAA opponents and on a four-game losing streak, but only one game behind Northeastern in conference standings. While the score was… - Huskies stifled by Seahawks in blowout home loss
BOSTON — While Northeastern hadn’t had the strongest season to date, with CAA games beginning in early January, it seemed they weren’t too far behind the top squads on January 25, when they took on the UNCW Seahawks at home. The Seahawks had a 4-2 record coming into Matthews Arena, only one game ahead of… - Bill Coen ties all-time CAA wins record, Sakota shines as Huskies defeat Towson
BOSTON — In a game that started as a rock fight but eventually opened up offensively, graduate student guard Luka Sakota scored a team-high 18 points to lead Northeastern over Towson 67-59 Saturday afternoon at Matthews Arena. The win is head coach Bill Coen’s 183rd victory against CAA competition, tying the league record set by… - Huskies get the edge after a nail-biter win against Hofstra
BOSTON — The Huskies entered tonight’s game on a three-game losing streak, with back-to-back losses against CAA conference opponents. On the other hand, the Hofstra Pride were coming off a huge victory against Delaware, positioning them in the middle tier of the conference. Northeastern has struggled to find quality looks; in back-to-back games the Huskies… - Tough shooting night dooms Huskies in CAA opener against Stony Brook
BOSTON — It was a tough beginning to the new year at Matthews Arena for Northeastern, as the Huskies struggled offensively against a very talented Stony Brook team in the first game of CAA conference play. The Huskies shot just 33% from the floor, including a rough 22% from beyond the arc, and as a… - Big second-half comeback lifts Huskies over Central Connecticut
NEW BRITAIN, CT — Bill Coen could sense the game slipping from Northeastern’s grasp. A wide-open three by Central Connecticut’s Jordan Jones extended the Blue Devils’ lead to 51-40 early in the second half, punctuating a devastating 21-2 scoring run. With the Detrick Gymnasium crowd on its feet, Coen called timeout and subbed back in… - PHOTO GALLERY: Huskies keep it close against UVA
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va — Jacob Oshinsky, WRBB photographer, had the chance to travel down to John Paul Jones Arena for Northeastern versus Virginia men’s basketball. What follows are some of the sights from the Cavaliers 56-54 victory over the Huskies. Northeastern led by as much as 13 in the game, before the Cavaliers (ranked No. 22/21… - Big nights from Doherty, Troutman not enough as Huskies suffer close loss to Vermont
Northeastern entered Wednesday’s clash with Vermont coming off their most dominating win of the season, an 81-63 rout of Old Dominion on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Catamounts won a nailbiter that same day, scoring six points in the last three seconds of their 66-65 win over Yale. Both teams were hunting to remain in the win… - Northeastern makes record 40 free throws, ODU coach ejected in wild Huskies victory
BOSTON — In one of the more bizarre Northeastern basketball games in recent memory, the Huskies attempted 51 foul shots and knocked down 40 of them, both program records, as they defeated Old Dominion 81-68 following Monarchs head coach Jeff Jones’ ejection from the contest for protesting the free-throw disparity. The surreal scene came just… - Northeastern falls short to undefeated Princeton in Saturday showdown
PRINCETON, N.J. – The clash between Northeastern and Princeton unfolded with intense energy in the first half, leaving fans with a game that was unexpected based on what it showed on paper. Princeton came into this contest with a 5-0 record, taking down Power-5 opponent Rutgers earlier this season. But how soon can last year’s… - With five returning sophomores, Huskies look to develop young talent to reclaim program’s past success
After a thrilling season-opening victory over Boston University that provided the Huskies a ray of optimism for the 2023-24 season, Northeastern’s men’s basketball squad faltered in two straight losses to the La Salle Explorers and Harvard Crimson this past week. The latter of the two, a 24-point beatdown, serves as a dreary yet eye-opening episode… - ‘We didn’t fire on any cylinders’: Too little, too late for Huskies in blowout loss to Harvard
CAMBRIDGE — On a chilly night in Cambridge, it wasn’t the weather that was the coldest — it was the Huskies, who couldn’t get anything going on either side of the ball in a 80-56 defeat to Harvard at Lavietes Pavilion. “We didn’t fire on any cylinders, offensively and defensively. We certainly didn’t play hard enough… - Northeastern’s resilience prevails in season-opening victory over BU
BOSTON — In a thrilling and hard-fought 151st meeting between crosstown rivals, it was a dog fight as Northeastern clashed with Boston University in a well-attended season opener at Matthews Arena. Both teams battled it out from the jump. As the clock began to tick, the players wasted no time showcasing their defensive presence. Northeastern’s… - Northeastern men’s basketball preview: In year two for foundational class, bounceback season is needed
It has been a rough few years for the Northeastern men’s basketball team. After a period of great success between 2017 and 2021, including two regular season CAA titles and one trip to the NCAA tournament, Northeastern backslid dramatically in 2022, posting a 2-16 record in conference play and marking the clear low point in… - Blue Hens knock Huskies from CAA tournament in overtime thriller
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the second year in a row Northeastern found themselves in overtime in their opening game of the CAA tournament. After knocking off the William & Mary Tribe in overtime in last year’s tournament, the Huskies fell short in this season’s postseason opener. Following 45 minutes of grueling play, Northeastern watched a… - Telfort shines as Huskies rout William & Mary on Senior Day
BOSTON — On an emotional day honoring two players whose time with Northeastern is coming to an end, the Huskies provided what could be a glimpse of the future in a comfortable 69-57 win over William & Mary. Prior to the game, redshirt senior forward Chris Doherty and junior forward Coleman Stucke were honored as… - Huskies snap losing streak, coast to much-needed victory over Monmouth
BOSTON — Coming off of a seven-game losing streak capped by Monday’s 36-point defeat against Charleston, Northeastern picked up a badly-needed win on their home floor over Monmouth by a final score of 77-62. After getting off to a 1-20 start on the season, the Hawks came into Thursday night’s game having won five of… - Huskies show some fight early on, but CAA-leading Hofstra pulls away for blowout win
BOSTON — Northeastern played Hofstra evenly through much of the first half Wednesday night, taking advantage of an uncharacteristically poor start from star guard Aaron Estrada, but the Pride ultimately found their form and pulled out a comfortable 72-53 victory. The Huskies got off to a slow start on offense, missing their first three field… - Huskies rally back but blow lead late in crushing loss to Elon
BOSTON — What looked like a much-needed end to their three-game losing streak turned into another heartbreaking loss for Northeastern on Saturday afternoon. The Huskies appeared to have overcome a 14-point second half deficit when they were up four with just 21 seconds left and freshman guard Rashad King heading to the free-throw line. But… - Career day for Stucke not enough as Huskies fall to Delaware
Close but no cigar is a phrase Northeastern is getting pretty tired of. After a miracle finish in the Huskies first meeting with Delaware earlier this season at Matthews Arena gave Northeastern a one point victory, they appeared to be on the verge of a similar comeback win this time around in Newark. But it… - Huskies steamrolled as No. 18 Cougars extend win streak to 20
BOSTON — It just wasn’t Northeastern’s afternoon. The Huskies hung with the No.18 Charleston Cougars for about 13 minutes and trailed by just one possession with seven minutes remaining in the first half. However, poor shooting across the board for Northeastern prevented them from continuing to race the powerful Charleston offense. By halftime, the deficit… - Troutman, Telfort tear up Seawolves in big win
In the massive mire of mid-major men’s basketball, matchups between middle-of-the-pack teams come to define seasons. On Thursday, two teams squarely in the middle of the CAA, Northeastern and Stony Brook, found themselves in a head-to-head matchup with each team sharing similar conference records thus far: The Huskies arrived on Long Island with a 3-3… - Telfort completes 16-point comeback, Huskies stun Delaware in CAA thriller
BOSTON — It was starting to feel like déjà vu for Northeastern on Monday night. Two days after falling into a double-digit deficit midway through the first half against Drexel, the Huskies again found themselves in an early hole on Monday, this time trailing by as many as 16 points to a Delaware team that… - Huskies fall behind early, can’t climb out of hole in loss to Drexel
BOSTON — There were very few moments of excitement for Northeastern in their 76-55 loss to Drexel at historic Matthews Arena on Saturday afternoon. The 21-point loss is the Huskies’ second-worst home loss since 2011, with the worst one coming last season to Hofstra, when the Pride earned a 72-50 victory in Boston. The Huskies… - Huskies’ cruise to victory over CAA newcomer Hampton
Northeastern took on the Hampton Pirates on Saturday at the HU Convocation Center in Hampton, Virginia, in the teams’ first-ever meeting as CAA foes. Hampton is among the CAA’s weakest teams this season, The Huskies were able to come away with a 79-63 victory thanks to a strong offensive showing. Junior guard Jahmyl Telfort led… - Turnover trouble: Inefficient Huskies fall to William & Mary on the road
Northeastern surged back from large deficits multiple times, but in the end could not find the consistency they needed. The Huskies wound up on the wrong end of a 69-66 defeat against William & Mary on Thursday night. The two squads had similar records, with William & Mary coming in at 5-9 and Northeastern at… - Heart attack Huskies more like heartbreak Huskies with narrow loss to Stony Brook
BOSTON — Last week the Northeastern Huskies were dubbed the “Heart Attack Huskies” after holding on for a three-point win over NC A&T. This week they’re certainly the “Heartbreak Huskies” following their 65-61 loss to Stony Brook on Saturday afternoon in Matthews Arena. Right when you thought they’d tie it up, the Huskies just couldn’t… - Five things Northeastern must do to win the CAA
It hasn’t been the smoothest ride through nonconference play, but Northeastern (4-7) is still afloat after a brutal stretch in which they only conjured up one double-digit win — a 66-46 victory over Georgia State. The Huskies just flat out haven’t put together a complete 40 minutes of play in any of their games so… - Heart-attack Huskies secure impressive win over Davidson in final minute
Northeastern has a new signature win. The Huskies, who have had five of their 11 games decided by three points or less, came out on the positive side of a nail-biter on Wednesday, pulling out a 73-70 victory down in North Carolina. After an uninspiring loss to UIC on Sunday, it appeared Northeastern would head… - Huskies outlast Holy Cross in a defensive nailbiter, win 59-58
Coming off a surprising and dominating win against Georgia State Dec. 2, Northeastern looked to continue rolling against Holy Cross in a matchup the Huskies were heavily favored to win. Despite taking the loss, the Crusaders battled hard, falling in a 59-58 thriller. Northeastern came out of the gates flat, failing to score on four… - Northeastern returns to win column with convincing victory over Georgia State
BOSTON — After losing yet another game to Georgia Tech, the Huskies were desperate to get back in the win column. Back in Matthews Arena after a four-game road trip, Northeastern faced Georgia State, a Sun Belt team that had gone 5-3 entering Sunday’s game. The Huskies got off to an early nine-point run and… - Northeastern struggles against another high-major foe, falls to Georgia Tech in rout
Friday was another night of missed shots and disappointment for the Northeastern Huskies. After Northeastern made some positive strides at the London Basketball Classic over Thanksgiving break, grabbing their first win of the year against Manhattan and nearly earning another one against an impressive Princeton squad, the Huskies flew to Georgia for their final game… - Thin margins, thrilling finish highlight first annual London Classic, Huskies nab second place
Northeastern found themselves away from home for the tail end of Thanksgiving break, as the team participated in the inaugural London Basketball Classic, a four-team collegiate tournament taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London. Alongside the Huskies, Army, Manhattan College, and Princeton University all made the trek to bring college basketball across the… - Poor shooting and interior struggles down Huskies against Orange
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In the ninth-ever contest between the Northeastern men’s basketball team and Syracuse, it initially appeared as if the Huskies could down the Orange for the first time ever. In the end, however, Jim Boeheim’s squad outmatched the Huskies pups 76-48 who were undermanned coming into the matchup and were mightily outshot in… - Huskies falter in close game with Harvard, tally third loss of season
BOSTON — In a game that left the home crowd with their heads in their hands, Harvard stepped up when it counted and left Matthews Arena with one more tally in the win column as Northeastern fell in their home opener, 70-69, continuing their winless season start. Though Wednesday’s result was close, the Huskies have… - Huskies surprise in the first half, but Friars run away late for victory
PROVIDENCE, RI — Northeastern knew what they were getting into when they traveled to Providence to face the reigning Big East regular season champions. Despite losing all five starters in the offseason, the Friars were picked to finish in the upper half of the Big East this year in the conference’s preseason coaches’ poll. Head… - BU’s Walter Whyte leads the way as Terriers hand Huskies opening night loss
ALLSTON, Mass. — In the 150th matchup between the Northeastern men’s basketball team and the Boston University Terriers, BU won 72-63, tying up the all-time series at 75 wins a piece. The Terriers were fueled by graduate Guard Walter Whyte who starred in his season debut. Whyte scorched the Huskies for a career high 27… - CAA men’s basketball preview: Transfers, four new teams make for plenty of unpredictability
Speaking at the CAA Media Day in October, Hampton head coach Edward Joyner summed up how he’s approaching this season as the leader of a program in its third league in five years: “In essence, we’re playing 31 nonconference games again.” The same could be said for NC A&T, changing conferences for the third time… - MBB season preview: After last-place finish, Bill Coen’s quick rebuild has Huskies primed for a bounceback
Last season could not have gone much worse for the Huskies. Just one year removed from a CAA regular season title, Bill Coen scored big in the transfer portal ahead of the 2021-22 year, bringing in tall sharpshooter Nikola Djogo from Notre Dame, dynamic guard Tyreek Scott-Grayson from Alabama at Birmington, all-around wing Joe… - ‘Get back to the Northeastern basketball standard’: In his senior season, Chris Doherty is ready to right the ship for the Huskies
While many of his mid-major counterparts looked to capitalize on their 2022 success by transferring up this offseason, redshirt senior Chris Doherty elected to stay with Northeastern men’s basketball team after finishing last season as the squad’s second-leading scorer, in addition to leading the team in rebounds, blocks, and field goal percentage. After his monster… - In the new era of college basketball, Northeastern’s Bridgette Mitchell and Bill Coen take different approaches to retooling roster
This offseason, Northeastern’s two head basketball coaches were faced with an all-too-familiar challenge for modern college basketball programs: heavy roster turnover. Women’s head coach Bridgette Mitchell was looking to replace eight players from last season’s squad, while men’s head coach Bill Coen lost seven. But despite a similar dilemma, each took very different approaches to… - Takeaways from the new-look Huskies’ trip to the Great White North
Over the weekend, the Northeastern men’s basketball team gave the first glimpse of their revamped roster. The Huskies took a trip to Canada for a three-game exhibition gauntlet against the Concordia Stingers on Friday, the reigning Canadian collegiate national champion Carleton Ravens on Saturday, and the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Sunday. Northeastern emerged victorious in all… - Three more Huskies leave Bill Coen’s pack
Jason Strong’s first day on a collegiate basketball court was Nov. 11, 2017. The lanky forward for the Huskies stood at 6’8” and weighed just 195 pounds when he first checked into the game against Wentworth and stepped onto the hardwood floor panels in Matthews Arena. The 18-year-old from Coconut Creek, Florida played 14 minutes… - Huskies Season Ended in a Nail Biter by the Tigers
Story by Peyton Doyle Photos by Sarah Olender WASHINGTON DC – For 38 minutes of play it appeared that the tournament magic for the Northeastern Huskies would live on, as they were down by just a single point to the Towson Tigers, the top seeded team in the conference, in their 2nd round CAA tournament… - William & Mary is no Match for Massachusetts’ Finest in Overtime
Story by Peyton Doyle Chris. Doherty. The Marlborough Masher. The Incredible Hulk. The Fair-haired Goliath. The Red Raider. The Beast from the East. The Bearded Behemoth. The man that some may say is better than current NBA MVP favorite Joel Embiid. However you know him by, he put on the best performance of his entire… - Northeastern Men’s Basketball Season in Review and CAA Tournament Preview: Do the Huskies Have a Miracle in Them?
By Justin Diament It has been a season of trials and tribulations for the Northeastern Huskies men’s basketball team. After playing their way to a horrifying 2-16 record in conference play – by far the worst in the Coen era – their postseason prospects look grim. The season began full of promise. Northeastern was voted… - Huskies Falter on Senior Day, Shift Focus to CAA Tournament
Story by Jordan Walsh BOSTON — In the final game at Matthews Arena for three players, the Northeastern Huskies men’s basketball team (8-21) could not end the regular season with a win, as they fell to the Elon Phoenix (10-21) by a score of 67-54. Forward Jason Strong and guard Shaquille Walters, both redshirt seniors,… - A Defensive Masterclass: Northeastern Holds William & Mary to Worst Scoring Performance By Any Division I Team Since 2019
Story by Justin Diament On Nov. 27, 2019, the defending national champion Virginia Cavaliers held Maine Black Bears men’s basketball team to 26 points. That’s how far back you have to go to find a worse offensive showing than the William & Mary Tribe put up today. The Tribe posted a mere 28 points as… - Bolden Brace is back at Northeastern — but not as a player
Story by Hugh McGuire BOSTON — If you have watched any Northeastern men’s basketball games, you may have noticed a familiar face on the bench. Bolden Brace, who starred on the Huskies from 2016 to 2020, is back on the team. This time though, instead of draining threes, he is helping the Huskies in another… - Huskies Can’t Keep Up with Hot-Handed Cougars
Story by Eamonn Ryan BOSTON — The Northeastern men’s basketball team (7-20, 1-15 CAA) suffered yet another loss on Tuesday night, this time to the visiting College of Charleston Cougars (15-12, 7-8 CAA) by a score of 83-72 in Historic Matthews Arena. For about 30 minutes of the contest, the Huskies kept it close, keeping… - Huskies Choke Under Pressure, Reach New Low in Last-Second Loss to Hofstra
By Jordan Walsh HEMPSTEAD, NY — In a season that has featured plenty of tough defeats for the Northeastern Huskies (7-19), Saturday afternoon’s contest on Long Island might just sting the worst of all. The Huskies held an 11 point lead over the Hofstra Pride (19-9) more than halfway through the second half, and an… - Difficult First Half Proves to be Insurmountable as Huskies Lose Yet Another CAA Matchup
Story by Daisy Roberts The Huskies made the trip to Philadelphia to try and slay the Drexel Dragons but unfortunately were slain themselves. After a regrettable first half, Northeastern was down 36-16 to the home team and was unable to make a comeback, losing with a final score of 67-51. Once again, Northeastern’s scoring… - Northeastern Defeats Towson, Claiming Their First Conference Victory of the Season
Story by Daisy Roberts Photos by Sarah Olender BOSTON – It’s been a long season for the Northeastern Huskies. Over the past 61 days, the team had not won a single game. They were 0-11 in conference play, by far the worst in the CAA. Until today. The Huskies managed to squeak out their first… - Dukes Down Huskies in Last Ever CAA Matchup
By Peyton Doyle BOSTON – In one of their closest CAA matchups of the year and their last ever CAA game against JMU (13-7, 4-5 CAA), Northeastern University’s men’s basketball team (6-16, 0-11) proceeded to yet again break the spirit of their fans. The Huskies entered Thursday night’s game with a great opportunity to break their… - Huskies Retain Fourth-Longest Losing Streak in the Nation with Defeat by College of CharlestonBy Rae Deer CHARLESTON, SC — Will the Northeastern men’s basketball team win a conference game this season? One would like the answer to be yes, but unfortunately we haven’t gotten there quite yet. Saturday afternoon, the Huskies (6-14) stayed on the road to face College of Charleston and fell to the Cougars at TD…
- Déjà Vu and Double-digit Despair: Turnovers Plague Huskies Against UNCW, Again
By Jordan Walsh WILMINGTON, NC – Punxsutawney Phil won’t emerge from his burrow until Wednesday, but it certainly felt like Groundhog Day for the Northeastern Huskies (6-14) Thursday night, as they lost to the UNCW Seahawks (13-5) for the second time in four days. Just as in Monday’s game, miscues on the offensive end in… - ‘Just Get Better’: Husky Heartbreak Continues as Losing Streak Reaches Nine
By Jordan Walsh A performance that Northeastern head coach Bill Coen called “one of our best efforts of the season” was not enough to snap the men’s basketball team’s six-week losing skid. The Huskies (6-13) played in front of spectators at Matthews Arena for the first time since Dec. 12, 2021, but the sparse crowd… - Slump Continues as Huskies Suffer Yet Another Embarrassing DefeatStory by Daisy Roberts Photos by Sarah Olender BOSTON – The Northeastern men’s basketball team is having a pretty lackluster start to the new year. Entering today’s game on a seven-game losing streak, including 0-6 in conference play, as of late, there haven’t been too many positives for the Huskies. And as much as it…
- Huskies Knocked Down by Blue Hens in Overtime
Story by Peyton Doyle The Northeastern University Huskies entered their Monday night matchup against the Delaware Blue Hens with a menacing storm cloud looming overhead. The Huskies were on a six game losing streak, something they had not suffered since the 2015-16 season when they lost six conference games in a row. Their Monday night… - Huskies In a Downward Spiral, Drop to 0-5 in CAA Play
By Justin Diament A season that began with great expectations for the Northeastern men’s basketball team has become nothing short of a nightmare. The Huskies, already sitting last in the conference at 0-4 in CAA play, returned to their home floor for their first conference game at Matthews Arena since 2020 and gave onlookers little… - Please Help the Huskies: A CAA Catastrophe
By Rae Deer There were high expectations set for the Northeastern men’s basketball team. After going 9-3 in conference play last year and being projected second in this season’s CAA preseason poll, they were regarded as one of the top teams to beat. This also meant that their start to conference play would be essential… - Huskies Handed First Loss at Home by Wildcats
Story by Peyton Doyle Photos by Sarah Olender After starting undefeated in their first four home games, the Northeastern Huskies men’s basketball team (6-5) faced their first true juggernaut of the non-conference slate in Davidson College (7-2). The Wildcats came into this game shooting 42% from 3-point range, fourth best in the nation, and came… - Huskies Take Down Minutemen
Story by Adam Doucette Photos by Kayla Shiao It’s been a bit of an up and down season for the Huskies. They have relinquished first half leads and mounted a shocking comeback of their own. Tuesday’s 82-76 victory against the UMass Minutemen was an up and down game in itself and certainly not lacking for… - Northeastern’s Second-Half Heroics Lead to Shocking Victory Over Colgate
Story by Justin Diament Photo by Ethan Wayne Anything can happen in the second half of a Northeastern Huskies Men’s Basketball game. Northeastern, who had been victimized by three second half comebacks in the early going of the 2021-22 season, finally pulled off one of their own. Down 14 at the half and a staggering… - Huskies Conquer Titans to Stay Undefeated at Home
Story by Peyton Doyle Photos by Kayla Shiao Following two brutal second half collapses in their previous two games against Harvard and Colorado State, the Northeastern University Men’s Basketball team (4-4) put their foot down and said no more. The Huskies were matched up with a titan of a scorer in Antoine Davis, but were… - Huskies topple Terries in a historic battle of the Back Bay
Story by Peyton Doyle Photos by Sarah Olender Game 149 in the all-time series between the Northeastern Huskies (1-2) and the Boston University Terriers (1-2) did not disappoint. The two schools entered tied 74-74 going into this matchup but it was the Huskies who finished on top in this battle of the Back Bay. The… - Huskies Stun Georgia State Panthers in First Half, Flounder in the Second
By Sarah Olender For their second game of the season, ESPN gave Northeastern only a 17% chance of winning against Georgia State, but in the first half, you never would’ve been able to tell that the Huskies were the underdog. The Huskies were in it for the first few minutes, they were making their shots,… - Shorthanded Huskies Drop Season Opener In Hamilton
By Justin Diament Hamiton, NY—It was a rough opening night for Northeastern. The new-look Huskies couldn’t get anything going on the offensive end of the floor, scoring a mere 25 points in the first half and eventually falling to the Colgate Raiders 65 to 58. With two key contributors, transfers Joe Pridgen and Tyreek Scott-Grayson,… - Meet To Randriasalma, the Lone Freshman of NU Men’s Basketball
By Hugh McGuire Anyone who has sat down with To Randriasalama knows he is confident in this year’s team. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, the freshman guard stands at 6’3 and possesses a demeanor that is mature beyond his years. Although he is friendly, it is always apparent that he has his sights set on his… - Men’s Basketball 2021-22 CAA Conference Preview
By Matty Wasserman Dylan Painter is the star center of the CAA’s consensus preseason top team, the University of Delaware. However, nothing can be taken for granted in one of the country’s most competitive, experienced leagues that will test even its top teams on a nightly basis. “There’s so much parity in this league,” Painter… - Northeastern Men’s Basketball Schedule Highlights
By Adam Doucette Nov. 9, 7 p.m. @ Colgate University: Season opener 2020-2021 Record: 14-2 (11-1), Patriot League Champs The Raiders lost their second game of last season to Army by two points and did not lose again until the NCAA tournament where they were beaten by the No. 3 seed University of Arkansas .… - Northeastern Men’s Basketball: Last Season Recap and Looking Forward to 2021-2022By Justin Diament The Northeastern Huskies 2020-2021 Men’s Basketball season was a roller coaster of emotions. Northeastern began the year with relatively low expectations, ranked seventh in the CAA’s preseason poll, yet they finished with the best record in conference play and entered the CAA tournament with huge expectations. The Huskies proved themselves to be…
- A Love Letter to Northeastern Men’s Basketball
By Milton Posner People fall in love with teams for different reasons. Sometimes it happens before you reach the age of awareness. By the time you can talk, you can recite the whole starting lineup, and by that point it’s so ingrained in your DNA that you can’t fathom a “before” time. You can’t fathom… - Coen Breaks Program Wins Record, Huskies Advance to CAA Semis
Story by Justin Diament and Milton Posner Photos by Jordan Baron HARRISONBURG, VA — If you were paying attention, you could see the answers coming an hour in advance. After each of his team’s last three wins, plus a CAA press conference a month ago, Northeastern head coach Bill Coen fielded a question about his… - Men’s Basketball Falls to Tar Heels Despite Walker’s 27
By Milton Posner CHAPEL HILL, NC — Pandemic seasons, as it turns out, don’t unfold with any semblance of narrative cohesion. Most of the time, it feels like an eight-year-old on a sugar high is trying — and failing — to tell you a story. Your UNCW games got cancelled due to a positive COVID-19… - Ferocious Felines Fell Huskies
By Peyton Doyle and Milton Posner TOWSON, MD — The coronation of Bill Coen as the winningest coach in Northeastern basketball history seemed almost inevitable entering Sunday. His team was 8–1 in conference play, with their only loss coming to second-place James Madison. Their opponent, the eighth-place Towson Tigers, had only two conference wins, both… - Tyson Torches Towson for Career-High 36, Coen Ties Program Wins Record
By Peyton Doyle and Milton Posner TOWSON, MD — It’s hard to overstate how fun Tyson Walker is to watch. When he’s given command of an offense, and when he’s dialed in, he moves about the court with a palpable ease and confidence. The game’s pace and his own internal clock become inexorably linked, and… - How Northeastern Men’s Basketball Became CAA Title FavoritesBy Jordan Baron and Milton Posner The Northeastern Huskies have had some pretty crazy CAA win streaks. In 2012–13 they began conference play with eight wins and finished 14–4. In 2018, they marched to the CAA Championship game on the back of a nine-game streak. The next year, a string of seven victories lifted them…
- James Madison Snaps Northeastern’s Winning Streak at Seven
Story by Justin Diament Photos by Sarah Olender BOSTON — It just wasn’t the Huskies’ day. As they watched James Madison dribble out the clock to complete a surprising 79–72 win, they also watched their seven-game winning streak, their longest in two years, end. The Dukes were led by junior guard Vado Morse, who contributed… - Seven in a Row! Huskies Defeat Dukes Behind Telfort Torrent
Story by Peyton Doyle and Milton Posner Photos by Jordan Baron BOSTON — Northeastern men’s basketball’s 72–63 win over James Madison on Saturday afternoon wasn’t exactly surprising. The Huskies were on an absolute roll coming in, and while the Dukes boasted a seemingly solid record, they hadn’t played much in the way of sturdy competition. But… - Doherty’s the Hero as Huskies Win Sixth in a Row
By Milton Posner If it wasn’t obvious by now, there’s some kind of magic in the air for Northeastern men’s basketball. In a season thrown into chaos by the unpredictability of a pandemic, with the youngest roster in the CAA, amid injuries that sidelined three big men simultaneously, and after being pummeled by high-major teams… - Huskies Put Cougars to Bed
By Jordan Baron and Milton Posner Since their introduction to the Colonial Athletic Association in May of 2005, the Northeastern Huskies had started conference play 5–0 in only three seasons. Make that four. Behind quality performances from Jason Strong, Tyson Walker, Shaq Walters, and Chris Doherty, the Huskies did just that, securing their fifth straight… - Quirin’s the Main Guy as Huskies WALK ovER Pride
By Jordan Baron and Milton Posner BOSTON — It’s not the greatest idea to wake a sleeping dragon. But during the second half Saturday afternoon, the Hofstra Pride did just that. Northeastern’s Tyson Walker had been a consistent if unremarkable presence all game, dropping eight points in a first half where the Huskies dominated on both… - It’s a Shaq Attack!
By Milton Posner and Mike Puzzanghera HEMPSTEAD, NY — When Bill Coen led his team into the locker room at halftime Thursday evening, he was less than pleased with the state of affairs. The Huskies trailed the preseason favorite Hofstra Pride by 17. The four most prolific scorers in the game were all wearing blue,… - Men’s Basketball Outlasts Elon to Earn Weekend SweepBy Peyton Doyle and Milton Posner BOSTON — Northeastern men’s basketball entered Sunday afternoon’s rematch with Elon after demolishing the Phoenix the day before. A game that stayed close through halftime was decided by a furious 11–0 run to begin the second half. Sunday’s game was precisely the opposite. After opening a double-digit lead four minutes…
- Huskies Douse Phoenix in Conference Opener
By Jordan Baron and Milton Posner BOSTON — It was hard to know what to expect heading into Saturday afternoon’s contest. The Elon Phoenix, courtesy of multiple cancellations, had missed scheduled games against perennial powerhouses Duke and North Carolina, and had parlayed the CAA’s weakest non-conference schedule into the best non-conference record. They were also… - Men’s Basketball Falls to No. 9 West Virginia
By Milton Posner and Jack Sinclair MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA — After the pandemic necessitated an abbreviated, last-minute non-conference slate, Bill Coen and his staff cobbled together the toughest schedule the team has had since Coen’s first year. Never was that more apparent than Sunday afternoon, when Northeastern fell to No. 9 West Virginia, 73–51. The… - Bulldogs Bull Rush Huskies for Comeback Win
By Andrew Lee and Milton Posner When Shaq Walters splashed home a long, difficult three-pointer with 17:53 left in the game, Northeastern men’s basketball fans had every reason to be jubilant. The team had tried 15 triples to that point, converting 10. And they led the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs by 14 points on the road.… - Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Monarchs
By Catherine Morrison and Milton Posner NORFOLK, VA — Northeastern came into Sunday’s game looking to even their record after a nail-biting loss to Syracuse on Wednesday. Instead, the Huskies suffered another close loss to a strong team, falling 66–62 to Old Dominion. The Monarchs (3–2) started strong, bolstering a moderate scoring pace with elite… - Northeastern Men’s Basketball Gives Syracuse a Run for Their Money
By Jordan Baron and Milton Posner On Wednesday afternoon, the Northeastern Huskies were a young, undersized team entering the jaws of a basketball shark. They drove west to Syracuse to battle a team coached by a man who’s won more games than many of us have watched, the same team that most recently polished off…