Northeastern has had a rough run through non-conference play. There are multiple reasons for it, but a 2-7 mark has confidence being a concern as the team hits final exams.
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Northeastern Huskies 2013-14 Preview
Northeastern Huskies (20-13 overall, 14-4 conference) Projected starting five: Jr. G Demetrius Pollard So. G David Walker Jr. F Quincy Ford Jr. F Reggie Spencer Jr. F Scott Eatherton Important departures: The Huskies lose two starters from last season’s team, and they are big ones: G Jonathan […]
New-look CAA trying to find its place in the changing landscape
CAA Media Day had a new destination this year, and the tournament will as well right around the corner. It’s a changing conference in a changing world, and one whose place in college basketball is uncertain.
Quick Hitters – September 29, 2013
Some quick hitters in the midst of prep school visits and the start of practice for most college teams, including a big event in Boston, an unfortunate diagnosis for a coach, and a lot on the recruiting trail.
Doubts about Northeastern in the CAA are sure to come again
This season was probably Northeastern’s best chance to win since joining the CAA. Now that they lost in the championship game, the doubts about whether or not they can win in the CAA are sure to come up again.
Jonathan Lee and Joel Smith have grown and shared a lot together
Jonathan Lee and Joel Smith are different young men who have shared a lot together. They now hope their growth from barely playing as freshmen ends by sharing one more thing – an NCAA Tournament appearance.
Northeastern is very much in the driver’s seat in the CAA
There’s a lot of basketball left to play, but after their convincing win over George Mason on Sunday night, Northeastern is three games ahead of everyone else in the CAA and clearly in the driver’s seat at an early juncture.
Win over William & Mary helps explain Northeastern’s 7-0 CAA start
Northeastern didn’t win Wednesday night’s game as comfortably as they probably should have. But they pulled it out in double overtime, and some of the reasons why they are now 7-0 in CAA play for the first time are apparent.
Now would be a good time for Northeastern to turn a corner
Northeastern may be in a position to turn a corner at a good time. That might seem like an odd proclamation about a team that just snapped a five-game losing streak on Friday night, but looking beyond the box score shows things could be looking up for the Huskies with CAA play right around the corner.
Northeastern shows areas for concern but also some real positives in opener
If the season-opening 65-64 win for Northeastern is a barometer for what is to come this season, there could be better things ahead than one might expect from a nail-biting win over a young Boston University team.
