The Huskies are a sleeper contender this season, especially after a couple of players transferred this off-season. What they return is an underrated and experienced backcourt that could drive this team a long way.
Tag: Northeastern
Northeastern hopes to ride senior backcourt and other key players into CAA contention
Northeastern returns four key players from last season’s team that will be the foundation of this season’s team. The last time the Huskies contended in the CAA, it was similar – four core guys and role players that surrounded them. Potentially, this team will have more depth than that team, and the four core players might collectively match the ones from that team.
Northeastern has promise next season, but clear room for improvement
Northeastern fought turnovers often this season, and had relatively mixed results with some streaks along the way. The Huskies should be better next season, but there is clear room for improvement and that was evident on Saturday night in the season-ending loss.
2012 CAA Tournament – First Round Notes
Notes on the first round of the CAA Tournament, where the seeds held to form, the first 20-20 game in tournament history occurred and a team that went bowling to help get ready for the opening game of the day came out on top.
Northeastern is not yet a contender in the CAA
After losing to Drexel on Wednesday night, where Northeastern stands is clear in the CAA. They are not contenders yet, and until they knock off a team ahead of them in the standings, that’s where they will be.
Quick Hitters – January 27, 2012
Some quick hitters about Boston University’s rebounding, a transfer helping Marquette, an improving Husky guard and a couple of key road wins among others as we head into another weekend.
An emerging freshman helps Northeastern play well at a good time
Northeastern is playing well and at a good time, as they are now 5-2 in CAA play after Wednesday night’s win over Georgia State. Along the way, the emergence of a talented freshman has helped the Huskies out.
Northeastern needs answers in the backcourt, and fast
Northeastern’s 71-62 loss to Princeton was their fourth straight game with 20 turnovers, all of them losses. It’s a sign of a larger problem, as the Huskies need answers in the backcourt soon.
Northeastern’s frontcourt looks much better already
One reason Northeastern is a hard team to project this season is the frontcourt. If first impressions are worth anything, though, the Huskies may be a team we can project more favorably.
Northeastern-BU reminds us what we miss and will miss more
Northeastern’s 82-74 win over Boston University in overtime isn’t a story of utmost national significance all by itself. But it’s an old rivalry that means something to both schools and their fans.
