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Members of the Boston University’s swimming and diving team prepare to dive into the water at their meet against University of Massachusetts Amherst on Nov. 9. The team wrapped up its season at the 2025 Patriot League Championships held at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium over the weekend. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Swimming and Diving sets multiple individual bests at Patriot League Championships, finishes fifth overall

Anthony Gasowski February 24, 2025
The Boston University swimming and diving team wrapped up its season at the 2025 Patriot League Championships at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium over the weekend.
Junior Haley Newman swimming for Boston University on Nov. 9. BU swimming and diving hosted the final home meet of the season, the Boston Winter Open, on Feb. 7-8. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Swim and dive bid farewell to seniors, prepare for Patriot League Championships

Anthony Gasowski February 9, 2025
The Boston University swimming and diving teams competed in the seventh-annual Boston Winter Open held at the FitRec Competition Pool over the weekend.
Senior Fia McCarty takes her mark on the starting block before a race on Nov. 9. The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams won three events and set new top-10 program times during the Terrier Invite over the weekend. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Swimming and diving find midseason success in 18th Terrier Invite

Anthony Gasowski November 25, 2024
The Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams consider the Terrier Invite the midpoint of their season –– and after three days of competition from Nov. 22-24 — the Terriers found reasons to believe the best is yet to come.
Haley Newman swimming during the meet on Saturday at FitRec Competition Pool. Both the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams won their meets against the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Saturday. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Women’s comeback sets up swimming and diving sweep against UMass Amherst

Anthony Gasowski November 11, 2024
The Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams swept the University of Massachusetts Amherst Minutemen teams at the FitRec Competition Pool Saturday.
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.
Cameron Williams won the gold medal in the 200m, recording the 5th fastest time in the nation this year. PHOTO COURTESY PATRICK LAWLOR

Track and field carried by senior standouts at Patriot League Championships

Jordan Green February 20, 2017

The Boston University men’s and women’s track and field teams concluded their indoor season at the Patriot League Championships this past weekend at the Track and Tennis Center. The women’s...

Cameron Williams finished his senior season as a Second team All America selection, along with fellow Terrier David Oluwadara. PHOTO COURTESY PATRICK LAWLOR

Men’s track and field breaks records at Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational

Nick DiBona February 7, 2017

This past weekend, the Boston University track and field team hosted the Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational. The competition was given a new name this year to honor 35-year cross country coach...

The track and field teams had a strong showing at an invitational consisting of teams from over 80 universities. PHOTO COURTESY PATRICK LAWLOR

Track and field shines at John Thomas Classic

Ryan Stolz January 31, 2017

Over the weekend, Boston University track and field teams hosted an invitational, featuring early 3,000 student-athletes from 80 universities. The women’s 4x400-meter relay team placed first in...

The Boston University men's and women's swimming and diving teams combined to go 5-1 over the weekend. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving score big victories over weekend

Ryan Stolz January 24, 2017

The Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both found success throughout their meets this past weekend. On the men’s side, the Terriers defeated American University...

The BU swimming and diving teams closed their fall season with losses to Yale and UConn. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving close semester at UConn

Edward Moran December 6, 2016

The Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams had their last meet of the semester on Saturday afternoon against Yale University and host University of Connecticut. Both sides...

The BU swimming and diving teams had a nice showing at the Competition Pool this weekend. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Swimming and diving finds success over the weekend vs. Lehigh

Edward Moran October 12, 2016

The Boston University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams found success against Lehigh University over the weekend, both individually and as a team. In its season opener, the men’s team...

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