The Northeastern University field hockey team hosted a pair of scrimmages at Sweeney Field on Monday afternoon, with the Huskies emerging victorious against both Albany and Vermont.

First on the docket for the Huskies was Albany, and Northeastern defeated the Great Danes, 2-0, on the strength of two goals by senior midfielder Pam Aldridge.

In the second scrimmage, NU and Vermont tangled in a high-scoring affair, with the Huskies winning comfortably, 7-3.

The Huskies took an early lead in both contests and never trailed during the course of the day. Aldridge opened the scoring by converting a penalty corner at 3:29 of the first half. She later scored early in the second half to seal the victory.

Northeastern scored twice within the first four minutes against the Catamounts. Junior forward Crystal Poland potted two goals, including a penalty stroke conversion with 4:29 remaining in regulation. Redshirt freshman Kelly Dunn notched a goal in the second half when she pounced on a loose ball after a penalty corner, and Hannah Hoelscher also struck for the Huskies.

Junior Lizzie Priest and redshirt freshmen Cara Ahlgrim and Tameka Geaslen all saw time in the cage for the Huskies with all three goalkeepers making key saves throughout the afternoon.

NU opens the regular season on Friday, Aug. 26, when the Huskies travel to Orono to take on the Maine Black Bears. Game time is set for 6 p.m.