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Freshman Alisa Connolly currently leads the Terriers in goals with three. 
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Freshman Ailsa Connolly, newest BU field hockey star

Greg Levinsky September 14, 2017

In need of a spark entering the 2017 season, it was expected that upperclassmen on the Boston University field hockey would provide a boost. However, freshman forward Ailsa Connolly has stolen the...

Jake Oettinger says that being selected in the NHL draft is a dream come true. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

State of the Terriers 2017-18

Greg Levinsky June 7, 2017

Boston University athletic teams shined during the 2016-17 school year. From Academic All-Patriot teams to All-American honors the Terriers once again succeeded from August through May in their fourth...

President Brown speaks at the Senior Class Breakfast, marking the start of the 2017 commencement season. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bonnie Hammer announced as 2017 commencement speaker

Hannah Harn May 4, 2017

Bonnie Hammer, NBCUniversal’s Cable Entertainment Group chair and 1971 alumna of Boston University’s College of Communication, will be this year’s commencement speaker, BU President Robert Brown...

Senior midfielder Ellie Landsman recently won Patriot League Defender of the Year. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Despite PL Championship loss, Starr still proud of No. 17 field hockey’s seniors

Nathan Bindseil November 9, 2016

Coming off its stinging loss to No. 19 American University in the Patriot League Championship game Sunday, the No. 17 Boston University field hockey team received even worse news later in the day when...

Senior forward Taylor Blood leads the Terriers with seven assists this season. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey prepares for Patriot League semifinal bout with Bucknell

Jonny Arruda November 3, 2016

The No. 14 Boston University field hockey team, which clinched the Patriot League regular season crown last weekend, begins postseason play with a home contest against fourth-seeded Bucknell University...

Sophomore forward Ally Hammel has four goals and four assists this season. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey enters tournament play with momentum thanks to senior class

Liam O’Brien November 2, 2016

When the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team stumbled through a tumultuous four-game losing streak four weeks ago, outsiders started to question whether the Terriers’ (12-5, 5-1 Patriot League)...

Senior forward Sara Martineau scored the deciding goal in BU's win at American this weekend. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey’s win over No. 20 American seals regular season title

Greg Levinsky October 30, 2016

On Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital, the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team bested conference rival No. 20 American University 2-1 in a matchup of Patriot League heavyweights. The...

Senior forward Taylor Blood has 15 points for the Terriers this year. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey ends regular season at No. 20 American

Greg Levinsky October 27, 2016

The No. 14 Boston University field hockey team will travel to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to face No. 20 American University in its final game of the regular season. The Patriot League matchup...

Senior midfielder Hester van der Laan has been a steady force on offense for the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey keeps offensive pressure alive

Liam O’Brien October 27, 2016

While the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team may not have received the result that it desired in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against No. 3 Syracuse University, it continues to play a style that has...

Senior goalkeeper Cammy Jensen made nine saves in the Terriers' loss to Syracuse. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey’s falls to No. 3 Syracuse, in a tale of two halves

Jonny Arruda October 23, 2016

After its match against the College of the Holy Cross was suspended Friday due to inclement weather, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team fell to No. 3 Syracuse University on New Balance...

Senior goalkeeper Cammy Jensen has not allowed a goal since Oct. 8. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey back on track with three straight wins

Liam O’Brien October 20, 2016

After suffering a four-game losing streak, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team has rejuvenated itself in significant fashion, riding a dominant defensive effort to three consecutive victories. Sporting...

Senior forward Madeline McClain's goal won the game for BU on Sunday. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey’s offensive aggression proves effective in weekend wins

Rishabh Krishan October 16, 2016

The No. 14 Boston University field hockey team has now won three in a row, thanks in large part to an offensive aggressiveness that manifested itself in weekend victories over Lehigh University and No....

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