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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.
The Case Gymnasium. The Campus Planning and Operation Team recently unveiled improvements for men’s and women’s basketball spaces. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Varsity basketball programs enjoy renovated facilities as 2024-25 season continues

Ava Malamut January 30, 2025
Some Boston University Athletics facilities are looking a little different this spring. Thanks to efforts from the Campus Planning & Operations team, much of the BU campus has been given, or is actively receiving, a makeover. Some of the most notable completed changes are the improvements that were recently unveiled for men’s and women’s basketball spaces.
Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen (21) and freshman forward Allison Schwertner (42) defend a Northeastern player during a game on Nov. 4. The Boston University’s women’s basketball team defeated Holy Cross 52-49 on Monday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Anete Adler’s career performance ends women’s basketball losing streak

Jose Rodriguez January 28, 2025
Junior forward Anete Adler scored a career-high 19 points, going 9-12 from the field to propel Boston University women’s basketball to a 52-49 home win over Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon. 
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 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.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) handles the ball in a game against Bucknell University on Saturday. The Terriers lost to the Bison 71-60 at home. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls short to Bucknell in a contentious conference bout

Layla Penn February 12, 2024
The Boston University's women's basketball team lost to Bucknell University 71-60, despite an impressive first half.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) in a game against University of Massachusetts Lowell on Nov. 6. The Terriers suffered a 30-point road loss against the Colorado Buffaloes on Tuesday. KELLY BRODER/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls short against Lehigh while missing star Weimar

Brendan Galvin February 4, 2024
Despite missing their star senior forward Caitlin Weimar, the Boston University women’s basketball team held their own but eventually fell short against Lehigh University, 64-62.
Junior guard Alex Giannaros (10) fights for control of the ball against Saint Joseph’s University on Tuesday. The Terriers fell short 62-47 in their first home loss of the season. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball suffers first loss at home to St. Joseph’s

Layla Penn December 9, 2023
Boston University women’s basketball team fell short 62-47 marking their first home loss against Saint Joseph’s University, who remains undefeated.
Senior forward Caitlin Weimar shoots a layup.

Women’s basketball win on opening night at the buzzer over UMass Lowell

Brendan Galvin November 7, 2023
With just seconds left, senior forward Caitlin Weimar turned around and took a right-handed hook shot as Case Gym went silent and held its breath. As the buzzer sounded, the ball swished through the net. With a roaring crowd as witness, the Boston University women’s basketball team began the 2023-2034 season with a win, beating University of Massachusetts Lowell 60-58.
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