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Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during a field hockey game on Oct. 19. The Boston University field hockey team lost its final regular season game against Cornell University on Sunday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey falls to Cornell 2-1, looks to PL Semifinal after regular season finale

Jose Rodriguez November 4, 2024
The Boston University field hockey team (6-10, 3-3 Patriot League) fell in its regular season finale against Cornell University by a score of 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at New Balance Field.
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during the field hockey game on Saturday. The Boston University field hockey team beat Colgate University at home on Friday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey defeats Colgate 3-1, clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament

Jose Rodriguez October 20, 2024
The Boston University field hockey team claimed a slot in the Patriot League Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Colgate University Friday night at New Balance Field. 
Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 in her junior season. The Terriers fell 4-2 to Northeastern on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE

Field hockey falls to crosstown rival Northeastern in 4-2 loss

Grace Sferrazza October 16, 2024
The Boston University field hockey team came up short against Northeastern University with a 4-2 loss at New Balance Field.
Now Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 during her junior season. The Boston University field hockey team lost to Harvard University on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE

Field hockey’s two-game win streak snapped by 2-1 loss to Harvard

Grace Sferrazza October 7, 2024
The Boston University field hockey team fell to Harvard University in a 2-1 loss at Berylson Field on Sunday. Stifled by the Crimson (9-1) defense in the first half, the Terriers (5-5, 2-1 Patriot League) quickly remembered their last bout against the No. 9 Harvard University team, which ended in a 7-0 shutout loss.
Assistant field hockey coach Liz Ryan in a game against American University in 2019. Ryan came back to Boston University after three years to join the coaching staff of the BU field hockey team. COURTESY OF LIZ RYAN

Back from across the pond, Liz Ryan returns to BU field hockey as assistant coach

Gabby Church September 13, 2024
Former Boston University field hockey player Liz Ryan has returned three years later as an assistant coach for the storied and successful program.
Boston University Junior back Payton Anderson (2) plays in an Oct. 28 game against American

Field hockey’s season ends with heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss in Patriot League Semifinals

Chloe Patel November 2, 2023
Lafayette scored the game-tying goal in the last minute of the game to send it to overtime before BU penalties led to the Leopards' game-winning goal.
Boston University junior midfielder and back Tegan Poerio (15) in a game against the University of New Hampshire in April. The Terriers defeated Colgate University 6-2 on Friday, securing their spot in the Patriot League Tournament. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey beats Colgate University 6-2, snags spot in Patriot League Tournament

Chloe Cramutola October 23, 2023
BU scored a season-high six goals in their takedown of Colgate to secure a spot in the postseason after a brief losing streak.
Boston University sophomore forward and midfielder Maddie Hudson (13) in a game against Harvard in April. The Boston University field hockey team lost to Harvard 7-0 on Tuesday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey routed in 7-0 loss to 11th-ranked Harvard

Michael Demske October 22, 2023
Boston University’s field hockey team fell to the Harvard Crimson by a final score of 7-0.
Boston University sophomore forward and midfielder Maddie Hudson (13) in a game against Harvard in April. The Terriers beat Columbia 2-1 on Sunday at the newly renovated New Balance field. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey wins it late again, beats Columbia with under five minutes on clock

Isaira Alvarez October 11, 2023
The Boston University field hockey team extended its win streak to four games after defeating Columbia University on Sunday afternoon with two goals in the final 10 minutes of the game.
Boston University senior midfielder Thalia Steenssens (24) in a game against the University of New Hampshire in April. The Terriers beat UNH 3-2 on Friday at the newly renovated New Balance field. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey beats University of New Hampshire 3-2, maintains home win streak

Ella Willis October 11, 2023
Boston University field hockey defeated the University of New Hampshire 3-2 on Friday after scoring a thrilling pair of goals three minutes apart in the final phases of the game.
Boston University field hockey players Payton Anderson (2), Michelle Prario (95), Rachel Borzymowski (10), Amalia Preece (11), and Thalia Steenssens (24) in a game against UNH in April. The Terriers are 3-3 and won their first Patriot League game Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

NOTEBOOK: Field hockey starts strong, prepares for league competition

Chloe Patel September 19, 2023
Boston University’s field hockey season is underway on their brand new home turf in head coach Sally Starr’s historic 43rd season. In their first six games, the Terriers (3-3, 1-0 Patriot League) have played some exciting overtime matches and high-scoring games.
Mixed results as Terriers return to action

Mixed results as Terriers return to action

Austin Chen September 14, 2023
Six sports have begun their seasons so far, finding success to varying degrees.
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