>>> First, before we give you the post-game stories from the Providence game, Kevin McNamara writes that for NU, Providence’s visit is a very big deal. [Providence Journal]

>>> Onto game recaps, Andrew Parente had the difficult task of encapsulating two weeks’ worth of basketball in his report. [Huntington News]

>>> Kevin McNamara is back with the main reason why Providence prevailed on Wednesday: Sharaud Curry. [Providence Journal]

>>> If nothing else, the AP’s choice of pictures from the game is strange. [Associated Press]

>>> Steve Conroy briefly looks at Tuesday’s game, as well as the Huskies’ two newly-signed recruits. [Boston Herald]

>>> The N-Zone’s Darren Costa has a long recap of Tuesday’s game and atmosphere. [Life Being Husky]

Returning to football, Hofstra cut its program today in a stunning announcement, which lets us revisit Northeastern’s own decision last week:

>>> Justin A. Rice looks at how the end of Northeastern football has a far-reaching impact in the region, especially on the south shore. [Boston Globe]

 >>> The first of several articles on the matter from NU’s paper of record, Maggie Cassidy reports on the protest by former players outside Tuesday’s basketball game. [Huntington News]

>>> Patrick McHugh looks at the history of the program. [Huntington News]

>>> The editorial piece of record from The News says that the athletic department has to remain accountable for its actions. [Huntington News]

>>> Peter Roby’s son, an undergrad at NU, offers his thoughts. [Huntington News]

We will also continue to follow the Hofstra football story and get you those links tomorrow.

Elsewhere…

>>> Greg Cronin and Mark Dennehy participated in the Hockey East weekly conference call, and Mike McMahon (tonight’s guest on Hockey East This Week) has posted the audio for us. [Warrior Rink Rat]

>>> BU plays BC in hockey this weekend. This is a big deal. [Wall Street Journal]

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