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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Senior outside hitter Cherylain Dizon, 4, celebrates with her teammates.

Volleyball knocks off JMU

November 11, 2015
Two consecutive wins boosted the confidence of the Northeastern University women’s volleyball team, as the Huskies defeated James Madison University (JMU) and the University of Delaware. The women fell to Towson University on Sunday, but the performance earlier in the weekend was enough to keep playoff hopes alive.
Nichols: “The ball was possessed”

Nichols: “The ball was possessed”

November 4, 2015
Last weekend brought another tough loss for the Northeastern University women’s volleyball team, but Head Coach Ken Nichols and the Huskies have remained positive.
Volleyball loses 2-3 in 5 sets against UNCW

Volleyball loses 2-3 in 5 sets against UNCW

October 28, 2015
Northeastern's volleyball lost to the UNCW Seahawks in five sets, 2-3, on Oct. 25.
Losses pile up for volleyball

Losses pile up for volleyball

October 28, 2015
After a long road trip, the Northeastern University women’s volleyball team returned to the Cabot Center for two matches, falling to the College of Charleston in four sets on Friday, followed by a five-set loss against the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) on Sunday.
Sophomore outside hitter Brigitte Burcescu goes for the kill.

Volleyball continues to struggle, loses to Delaware and Charleston

October 21, 2015
It was another tough couple of games for the Northeastern University women’s volleyball team, which fell in four sets to both the University of Delaware and the College of Charleston this week.
Volleyball falls to conference foes

Volleyball falls to conference foes

October 14, 2015
The league season is nearing its halfway point, and the Northeastern University (NU) women’s volleyball team continued its road trip over the weekend, losing in four sets to both James Madison University (JMU) and Towson University.
Volleyball beats Elon in four, earns first CAA win

Volleyball beats Elon in four, earns first CAA win

September 30, 2015
The Northeastern University women’s volleyball team pulled out its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) win on Friday at home against Elon University but followed with a tough four-set loss against the College of William & Mary on Sunday.
William & Mary defeat Northeastern in fourth set

William & Mary defeat Northeastern in fourth set

September 28, 2015
The women's volleyball team played William & Mary on Sunday, Sept. 27, losing in a game of four sets. The respective scores were 18-25, 21-25, 25-23 and 23-25.
NU volleyball team falters at New England Challenge

NU volleyball team falters at New England Challenge

September 23, 2015
After three rough games at the New England Challenge tournament held in Chestnut Hill and Cambridge, the Northeastern University (NU) women’s volleyball team is in need of a confidence booster as it prepares to begin the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) season.
Volleyball earns third win of the season, beats NJIT

Volleyball earns third win of the season, beats NJIT

September 16, 2015
Northeastern University women’s volleyball took on three opponents at the Columbia Invitational over the weekend. The Huskies dropped the first two matches but rallied to win the third in four sets.
Sophomore outside hitter Brigitte Burcescu, 9, completes one of her 21 kills in a five-game set against University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Bredahl shines despite volleyball’s slow start

September 9, 2015
The Northeastern University volleyball team is off to a slow start, but it will be battle-tested by the time the conference season begins. Tuesday’s home defeat of University of Massachusetts (UMass) Lowell showcased the determination of the Huskies as they battled for a win in five sets.
Sophomore outside hitter Brigitte Burcescu, 9, celebrates after one of her 21 kills in the womens volleyball team victory against the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The Huskies won 3-2.

Volleyball defeats UMass Lowell, 3-2

September 8, 2015
Northeastern Women's Volleyball won against the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks on the night of Sept. 8 at the Cabot Center, 3-2.