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The Boston University women’s lacrosse team celebrates a goal during the game against Bucknell University Saturday. The Terriers scored 10 goals in their win over Bucknell. COURTESY OF ERIN BUSH/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse edges past Bucknell supported by Stevenson’s second hat trick of the season

Jose Rodriguez March 17, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team netted four goals in the fourth quarter as they inched past Bucknell University to the tune of a 10-8 win Saturday at Nickerson Field.
Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen (21) dribbles the ball during a game against Loyola Maryland on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to Holy Cross at the Hart Center Arena on Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls to Holy Cross as time for turnaround dwindles

Kailyn Smith February 9, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to local rivals Holy Cross 60-47, falling to ninth in the Patriot League with a 2-9 conference record.
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.
Graduate student guard Miles Brewster (24) dribbles the ball by a Navy player on Feb. 5. The Boston University men’s basketball team fell to Holy Cross 72-52 on Saturday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball’s road woes continue, Holy Cross latest challenge

Jason Asvestopoulos February 9, 2025
In the 91st meeting between the Boston University men’s basketball team and College of the Holy Cross, the Crusaders cruised to victory in front of their home crowd, 72-52.
Graduate student catcher Audrey Sellers (13) catches the softball in a game against Yale University on March 19. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament, aiming to repeat these successes this season. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Softball looks ahead to third consecutive conference title, this time with a roster of newcomers

Jose Rodriguez February 3, 2025
The Boston University women’s softball team is eager to replicate its recent success. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament.
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.
Graduate student long-stick midfielder Roy Meyer (55) runs across Nickerson Field with the ball. Boston University men’s lacrosse fell to Navy, 16-9, in their Patriot League season opener on Saturday. BELLA JONES/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s lacrosse falls to Navy in Patriot League opener

Owen Nizolek March 5, 2024
Boston University men’s lacrosse fell to Navy, 16-9, in a rainy Patriot League season opener on Saturday at Nickerson Field.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) goes for a layup in a game against Army on Wednesday. The Terriers triumphed over the Black Knights 72-64.KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball team secures league win against Army

Layla Penn February 15, 2024
The Boston University women's basketball team (14-9, 6-6 Patriot League) bounced back after their last loss and beat Army West Point (10-12, 7-5 PL) 72-64 on Wednesday. Despite taking a loss against Bucknell on their homecourt last Saturday, the Terriers returned with even more precision, energy and determination.
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.
Sophomore midfielder Giulianna Gianino (15) dribbles down the field.

Women’s soccer upset by Holy Cross, held scoreless for first time in five games

Sam Robb O’Hagan October 12, 2023
Women’s soccer failed to score on 16 shots, surrendering a chance at first place in the Patriot League in their 1-0 loss to the College of the Holy Cross at Nickerson Field.
BU women’s lacrosse midfielder Jayne Feeney (7) drives to the goal during a game against Bucknell last Saturday

Women’s lacrosse saves playoff hopes with win over Bucknell

Gabby Church April 23, 2023
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team defeated Bucknell University on Saturday afternoon with a final score of 13-9 in their last home game of the regular season.
Field hockey

Turnovers plague field hockey in 3-1 loss to Boston College

Mitch Fink October 24, 2022
Outshot 31-5, The Boston University field hockey team fell to no. 21 Boston College by a score of 3-1 on Sunday afternoon.
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