BOSTON — The Northeastern field hockey team (3-0) hosts both New Hampshire and No. 12 Ohio State at Dedham Field this weekend. On Friday, the Huskies play New Hampshire at 3 p.m. and then close the weekend on Sunday against Ohio State at 12 p.m. for the Sundae Funday (Youth and Alumni) game. Fridays game will be available on NESN and both matchups will be streamed on FloCollege.
On Sunday, an ice cream truck will be stationed at the game and available for all fans. We will be offering free ice cream for early arriving fans. At halftime, there will be a chance to participate in the "Toppings Toss" contest. Post-game, fans are invited to play on the field. We will also be holding and autograph session.
THREE THINGS TO KNOW
- MAKING HISTORY — The Huskies have started incredibly strong with a 3-0 record. This is the best start the team has had to a season since 2012. In 2012, the team won it first six games.
- SPREADING THE WEALTH — So far this season, goals have come from across the roster. The team has slotted goals from eight different players: Emmy Stubbs, Lucy Walton, Camille Armaganian, Julia Puccio, Emilia Adragna, Lilly Smith, Jessica Garden (2) and Alex Mega (2). Four of these players have earned their first career goal.
- SCOUT REPORT — Northeastern faces New Hampshire for the 49th time. The Huskies hold a 27-20-1 edge in the all-time series against the Wildcats. On Sunday, the team will play No. 12 Ohio State for the fourth time. The Huskies also hold an edge in this all time series, 2-1-0, against the Buckeyes.
The Huskies take a road trip to Maine on Friday, Sept. 19 and then back home to face Harvard on Sunday, Sept. 21.
