Match Information: Northeastern (2-4) vs Michigan State (5-1), vs Central Connecticut (2-5) & at Fairfield (1-5)
When	Game 1 vs Michigan State: Friday, Sept. 7 | 12 p.m. Game 2 vs. Central Connecticut: Saturday, Sept. 8 | 12:30 p.m. Game 3 at Fairfield: Saturday, Sept. 8 | 8 p.m.
Where	Fairfield, Conn. | George Bisacca Court
Broadcast & Statistics	Stats | Facebook Live Stream
Game Notes	Northeastern (PDF)
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BOSTON -- Northeastern (2-4) is heading to Fairfield, Conn. on Friday to compete at the 2018 Fairfield Invitational against Big Ten opponent, Michigan State (5-1), Central Connecticut (2-5) and Fairfield (1-5).
 
Four Things to Know:
 
The Huskies so far in 2018:
• The Howlin' Huskies have secured two wins this season, both occurring at the North Texas Invitational. They swept Grambling State, 3-0 in their first game, and stole a 5 set match against Nicholls State.
• Northeastern traveled to the South Dakota Classic last weekend where they dropped three matches against South Dakota, Northern Colorado and California.
 
Boyd's Hot Start:
• In her first collegiate tournament at North Texas, Hannah Boyd led the Huskies with 35 kills and 42.0 points.
• Against Grambling State, Boyd tabbed a .375 hitting percentage -- her highest of the season.
• Boyd ranks top five among her teammates in attacks, digs and serves for 2018.
 
Northeastern vs:
 
MICHIGAN STATE
• The Huskies have not played Michigan State since 2000 where the Spartans won, 0-3.
• Northeastern has won one match against a Big Ten team under the direction of Ken Nichols. 
 
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
• The Huskies are 7-2 against Central Connecticut, with only two matches happening since Nichols joined in 2000.
• Northeastern is on a six match winning streak against the Blue Devils.
 
FAIRFIELD
• Northeastern has an extensive history against Fairfield. The Huskies lead the Stags, 6-5.
• Under Nichols, NU is 1-3 against Fairfield.
• Formerly, the Huskies played against the Stags while they were both members of America East Conference until Northeastern left for the CAA in 2005.
 
 
Huskies history in tournament play:
• The Huskies are 46-51 in early-season tournament play over the past decade.
• Northeastern is competing in four straight tournaments in 2018, including the Fairfield Invitational and hosting the New England Challenge.
• This is the Howlin' Huskies' first appearance at the Fairfield Invite.