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Sophomore guard Inés Monteagudo Pardo (14) looks to pass the ball during a game on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team honored its graduating seniors before a game against American University Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball lands 10-point Senior Day victory as postseason nears

Jose Rodriguez February 23, 2025
Junior forward Anete Adler and senior guard Alex Giannaros combined for 42 points, shooting 16-for-24 from the field, to lead the Terriers to an 82-72 Senior Day victory over American University on Saturday afternoon.
Sophomore guard Bella McLaughlin (12) dribbles the ball during a home game against Loyola on Feb. 1. Boston University’s women’s basketball team won 55-38 against Loyola on Wednesday, ending a four-game losing streak. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball has dominant defensive performance against Loyola Maryland in much-needed win

Kailyn Smith February 20, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team ended a four-game losing streak with a win over Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore Wednesday night.
Sophomore guard Bella McLaughlin (12) attempts a layup during the game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team fell 74-64 to Navy at the Case Gymnasium on Wednesday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball drops fourth game in a row with 10-point loss to Navy on Boston Public Schools Day

Jose Rodriguez January 23, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell 74-64 to Navy off the back of a combined 41 points from Midshipmen guards Zanai Barnett-Gay and Julianna Almeida on Wednesday at Case Gymnasium. The Midshipmen (14-4, 6-1 Patriot League) continue to be on strong form, while the Terriers (7-11, 1-6 PL) extended their losing streak to four.
Freshman forward Inez Gallegos (33) battles a Northeastern player for the ball during the women’s basketball game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team beat Rider University on Sunday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Ericksen 20-point performance hands Broncs 64-59 loss

Jose Rodriguez December 2, 2024
Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen went 6-for-6 behind the arc to give the Boston University women’s basketball team a 64-59 victory over Rider University on Sunday afternoon at Case Gym.
Sophomore guard Bella McLaughlin (12) attempts a layup during the game on Nov. 4. The Terriers fell to the University of New Hampshire with a score of 69-60 on Saturday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball breaks early win streak yet again with away loss against New Hampshire

Ava Malamut November 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to the University of New Hampshire on Saturday, with a final score of 69-60.
Freshman forward Allison Schwetner (42) prepares for tip-off during the women’s basketball game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team won an exhibition game against Emmanuel College on Tuesday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball breezes past Emmanuel 71-38 in exhibition win

Jose Rodriguez November 13, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team defeated Emmanuel College 71-38 in an exhibition game on Tuesday night at Case Gym.
Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen (21) and freshman forward Allison Schwertner (42) defend a Northeastern player during the game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to the University of Connecticut on Thursday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball struggles in first away game, falls to No. 2 UConn

Toby Moses November 10, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to the University of Connecticut in their first away game of the year Thursday night with a final score of 86-32.
Sophomore guard Bella McLaughlin (12) attempts a layup during the game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team won its season opener against Northeastern on Monday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball beats Northeastern 60-48, ushers in new era at The Roof

Olivia Barrett November 5, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team blew past Northeastern University at home Monday night by a final score of 60-48 in their season opener.
Freshman guard Aina Grane Torres (8) celebrates with her teammates in a game against Lehigh in February. Despite a loss in the Patriot League Finals to Holy Cross, the 20-12 Terriers finished tied for second in the regular season. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball reflects on adversity, insights gained from past season

Chloe Cramutola March 29, 2024

While the team fell short of its ultimate goal of a conference championship, the Boston University women’s basketball team overcame adversity and saw success with the cards they were dealt.  “Key...

Junior guard Alex Giannaros (10) dribbles the ball down the court in a game against Army on Feb. 14. The Terriers fell to Holy Cross 61-55 in the Patriot League final on Thursday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Once again, women’s basketball loses to Holy Cross in the Patriot League final

Eli Cloutier March 18, 2024
372 days ago, the Terriers lost to Holy Cross on their home floor in the Patriot League final. Fast forward to Sunday, and Boston University had an opportunity to return the favor on the Crusaders’ court.
Senior guard Kelsi Mingo (3) looks to make a basket in a game against Lehigh University on Wednesday. The Terriers beat Lehigh 89-78. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball takes down Lehigh as playoffs inch closer

Layla Penn February 29, 2024
The Boston University women's basketball team battled it out against Lehigh on Wednesday night, ultimately winning in a high scoring game, 89-78.
Freshman guard Aoibhe Gormley (5) dribbles the ball in a game against Army on Feb. 14. The Terrier’s came back from a 9-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat American 58-56 on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball extends win streak to three after win against American

Layla Penn February 22, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team won in dramatic fashion with a pair of last-second free throws to take down American University 58-56 on Wednesday night.
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