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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.
Former senior guard Kelsi Mingo (3) looks to make a basket against Lehigh University in February. Last season, the Boston University women’s basketball team finished second place in the Patriot League. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball gears up for 2024-25 season with depth, potential

Toby Moses November 3, 2024
After a second-place finish in the Patriot League last year, the Boston University women’s basketball team heads into the 2024-25 season with a young, revamped roster focused on building conference success. 
Nickerson Field. Boston University’s NCAA Division I athletes work to improve their game for the upcoming fall season by training new recruits to thrive in a group dynamic. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers welcome recruits, coaches instill values ahead of fall season

Chloe Cramutola June 2, 2024
Even in the offseason, Boston University’s NCAA Division I athletes work to improve their game ahead of the upcoming fall season. While coaches and current players drill team values into their training, the recruiting classes look to build upon those principles to fit and thrive in the group dynamic.
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 Sophie Beneventine (40) gets ready to shoot a basket in a previous game against Lehigh University on Feb. 28. The Terriers won against Colgate University, 52-40, making it to the Patriot League Championship. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball beats Colgate in PL semifinal to advance to PL final rematch against Holy Cross

Chloe Patel March 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team advanced to the Patriot League Championship for the second year in a row after a 52-40 semifinal win over the Colgate Raiders. 
Freshman guard Aina Grane Torres (8) prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Lehigh University on Feb. 28. The Terriers fell to Colgate University 77-40 on Wednesday, ending their bid for the first seed going into the Patriot League. ZACH SCHWARTZ/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball drops to third seed with blowout loss to Colgate

Annika Morris March 7, 2024
The women’s basketball team dropped their final contest of their regular season to Colgate University 77-40, ending their bid for the first seed going into the Patriot League tournament to fall to the third.
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.
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) 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.
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