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Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions

Ava Malamut March 21, 2025
The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success.
A Boston University Ultimate frisbee player tosses the frisbee. BU hosts 36 different club sports. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYAN ZHANG

Club sports create community at BU

Annika Morris June 7, 2023
Boston University hosts 36 different club sports, providing students with an opportunity to play almost any sport they could hope to. From mainstream options like hockey and baseball to more niche ones like cricket and kendo, anyone can find a sport they are interested in.
The Boston University figure skating team. The team has been Intercollegiate National Champions five times and is competing once again next spring. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY FIGURE SKATING CLUB

Figure skating looks to win sixth Intercollegiate National Championship, placed first in season opening competition

Austin Chen November 29, 2022
The Figure Skating Club team at Boston University won their first competition of the season at New York University on November 6. Head coach Andrea Mohns-Brillaud emphasizes preparation, but the team aspires to win their sixth Intercollegiate National Championship.
DREAM football

BU Flag Football club grows community with DREAM collaboration

Annika Morris October 26, 2022
On Sunday afternoon, the club Flag Football team collaborated with DREAM, a nonprofit helping at-promise kids, for a football skills clinic. This included wide receiver drills, interception practice, scrimmages and more.
Nickerson field track

Club sports teams embrace return to normalcy

Chloe Patel September 21, 2021
Many pandemic restrictions have been lifted from Boston University's club sports teams.
Boston University club baseball player

Boston University club sports adapt to socially distanced practices

Sonja Chen March 11, 2021
Boston University club sports teams have grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic with practice restrictions and season cancellations.
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Full-court press: a Spring preview of FreeP sports coverage

Charles Moore January 21, 2021
With the new semester on Commonwealth Avenue, the sports section at the Daily Free Press will offer complete coverage of Terriers athletics.
Despite less funding than varsity sports and financial impacts from the coronavirus pandemic, Boston University club sports remain resilient. COURTESY OF BU CLUB BASEBALL

BU club sports teams reflect on uncertainties for Fall season

Zoe Pantazelos June 12, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic Boston University club sports, including baseball and women's soccer, have been put into unforeseen financial circumstances.
Sargent is home to BU's nutrition program. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The relationship between food and sports

Olivia O’Brien September 21, 2017

Some people think that a healthy diet is associated with achieving fitness goals. However, not everyone is sure what healthy diets actually consist of. Every athlete has different routines and diets,...

BU's club figure skating team will look win nationals for the second consecutive season. 
PHOTO COURTESY SARAH ARNOLD

BU figure skating club boasts three national championships, looks for recognition

Daily Free Press Staff September 14, 2017

By: Matthew Martin and Rishabh Krishan Axel Jump, bracket, camel spin. To most, these terms are a confluence of seemingly unrelated words. But to figure skaters, they are expressions of grace and...

BU's mens rugby is one of many club teams open to BU students. PHOTO COURTESY BURFC

Men’s club rugby team sets sights on championship season

Aaron Halford September 12, 2017

Two seasons ago, the Boston University men’s rugby club finished with an 0-9-1 record. However, with a revamped coaching staff, a plethora of young talent and a strong core of upperclassmen, the...

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Thousands of BU students are part of club sports program

Matthew Martin September 12, 2017

Boston University is well-known for its varsity sports teams. From multiple teams nationally ranked to players who are professional prospects, it is easy to call BU an athletic powerhouse. However,...

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