BOSTON -- Northeastern Athletics would like to recognize the University's Club Sport programs, which have had an immensely impressive 2018-19 season. With 57 active teams and 2,102 active participants, the Club Sport program's participation is at an all-time high, having increased by 34% since 2017.
In just the last year, Club Sports has launched an Esport initiative with six teams and 70+ rostered members, successfully opened and managed the brand new Carter Playground, and implemented many new initiatives to improve the Club Sport experience, including a lift program, agility/conditioning sessions, and a drop-in clinic for rehab and training.
A whopping 38 of the teams competed at their respective Nationals this year, nine more than the previous school record of 29. Of those, two teams won national championships.
Men's volleyball won the D1AA Championship, defeating Xavier in straight sets. Alexander Esco won Tournament MVP, and Wesley Cheung and Eliot Smullen earned All-Tournament First Team honors. Tae Kwon Do was the other national championship winner, taking home the DII ECTC Championship.
Men's ice hockey, field hockey (spring), Hearthstone (varsity), and women's running (open) all finished as national runner-ups, and another 10 teams finished within the top 10 at their respective national championships.
At the regional level, women's volleyball, women's lacrosse, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, men's rugby, and softball all won championships as well. An additional 11 teams finished in the top 10 at their regional competitions.
Women's lacrosse, cycling, men's rugby, softball, and both men's and women's ultimate frisbee have all qualified for nationals as well but have yet to compete, with their competitions all taking place sometime in the month of May.
Competed at Nationals - M & W Volleyball, M & W Ice Hockey, Hearthstone, Field Hockey, Running, M & W Rugby, Softball, M & W Ultimate, M & W Powerlifting, M & W Alpine, Badminton, Gymnastics, Cricket, Rocket League, M & W Swimming, W Lacrosse, Triathlon, Overwatch, Counterstrike, Inline Hockey, Rock Climbing, M & W Tennis, M & W Squash, Spikeball, W Soccer, Wrestling, Golf, Cycling, Taekwondo
National Champions (2)
(M) Volleyball - D1AA
Tae Kwon Do – DII (ECTC National Champs)
National Top 10 Finishers (14)
2nd Place: (M) Ice Hockey
2nd Place: Field Hockey (Spring Nationals)
2nd Place: Hearthstone (varsity division)
2nd Place: (W) Running (open division)
5th Place: (W) Powerlifting (equipped category)
5th Place: (W) Rugby (15's D1)
6th Place: (M) Alpine Ski
6th Place: (W) Alpine Ski
6th Place: Badminton
Top 8: Gymnastics
Top 8: Cricket
Top 8: Hearthstone (Varsity+Open Divisions)
Top 8/12: Rocket League (Fall)
9th Place: (M) Running (Cross Country)
Regional Champions (5)
(W) Volleyball
(W) Lacrosse
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
(M) Rugby
Softball
Regional Top 10 Finishers (11)
2nd Place: Badminton (D1)
2nd Place: (W) Ice Hockey
2nd Place: (M) Ultimate Frisbee
3rd Place: Equestrian (Zone 1, Region 2)
3rd Place: (W) Ultimate Frisbee
4th Place: (M) Basketball
4th Place: (M) Alpine Ski
4th Place: Gymnastics
5th Place: Cycling (out of 55)
5th Place: (W) Alpine Ski
6th Place: (W) Tennis
