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Senior goalie Joe McSorley, shown in the Feb. 1 game against Providence College, has been described by head coach Ryan Polley as “true example of what a student-athlete is,” and must help lead a team of 19 freshmen for the Terriers this season. LIBBY MCLELLAND/ DFP FILE

Joe McSorley embracing leadership role on a young team

Matt Meusel March 3, 2020

Joe McSorley knew he was in good hands that would set him up well for recruitment into college athletics while he was playing goalie for the lacrosse team at Calvert Hall College High School in Towson,...

Sophomore goalkeeper Joe McSorley has evolved into his role as BU men's lacrosse's starting goalkeeper after 2017 Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year Christian Carson-Bannister graduated last year. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Joe McSorley replaces star goalkeeper, makes name for himself in 2018 men’s lacrosse season

Matthew Martin April 17, 2018
For the first time in four seasons, the Boston University men’s lacrosse team found itself without an obvious answer as to who would be the starting goalkeeper for the 2018 season.
Sophomore midfielder John MacLean scored the Terriers' game-winner in overtime against Providence. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s lacrosse beats Providence 12-11 overtime in season-opener

Nicole Havens February 5, 2018

When the No. 20 Boston University men’s lacrosse team faces off against Providence College, the winner almost always emerges after a hard-fought battle with a one-goal win in hand. For the Terriers...

After a breakout season, a retooled men’s lacrosse team looks destined for success

Eli Griswold February 1, 2018

After a season that saw the Boston University men’s lacrosse team make the Patriot League tournament for the first time in program history, the Terriers will look to finish what they started in 2017...

Goaltender Christian Carson-Banister has a career .557 save percentage and a 9.36 goals-against average.PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Carson-Banister, Dearth tabbed as USILA All-Americans

Greg Levinsky May 24, 2017

The awards keep on rolling in for graduated Terriers goaltender Christian Carson-Banister and midfielder Cal Dearth. The former Terriers were named All-Americans by the United States Intercollegiate...

Senior midfielder Cal Dearth was the best offensive player this season for the Terriers, and his presence will be missed. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s lacrosse historic season will go down as one of the best

Rishabh Krishan May 3, 2017

The Boston University men’s lacrosse was down by three goals midway through the third quarter against Loyola University Maryland, the 2016 and 2017 Patriot League champions, on April 15. It could...

Senior attack and captain Jack Wilson will be a key player for the BU men’s lacrosse team in the upcoming 2018 season. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s lacrosse falls to Army 10-7 in Patriot League semifinals

Nicole Havens April 30, 2017

During its first Patriot League tournament, the No. 18 Boston University men’s lacrosse team was able to advance to the semifinals against the No. 12 United States Military Academy in Baltimore,...

PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s lacrosse coach Polley, goalkeeper Carson-Banister honored by Patriot League

Nicole Havens April 27, 2017

The Boston University men’s lacrosse coach Ryan Polley was selected as the Patriot League Coach of the Year and senior goalkeeper Christian Carson-Banister was named Goalkeeper of the Year. Five...

Hot defense, four goals from Burr leads men’s lacrosse to playoff win over Lehigh

Hot defense, four goals from Burr leads men’s lacrosse to playoff win over Lehigh

Liam O’Brien April 26, 2017

The No. 3 seed Boston University men’s lacrosse team may have entered the Patriot League quarterfinal as postseason rookies, but it did not appear as such on Wednesday night. Behind seven combined...

Junior attacker Ryan Hillburn had big game in his first appearence in the playoffs. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Men’s lacrosse defeats Lehigh, advances to Patriot League semifinals

Kaitlyn Olivier April 26, 2017

The Boston University men’s lacrosse team earned a win against Lehigh University in the quarterfinal game of the Patriot League Tournament Tuesday night at Nickerson Field. The Terriers’ (12-3,...

Men’s lacrosse to face Lehigh in Patriot League quarterfinals

Men’s lacrosse to face Lehigh in Patriot League quarterfinals

Nicole Havens April 25, 2017

The Boston University men’s lacrosse team will star in its first ever Patriot League playoff games when it hosts Lehigh University in the quarterfinals at Nickerson Field Tuesday. The Terriers...

James Burr led the Terriers with four goals on Senior Night. DFP FILE PHOTO

Men’s lacrosse tops Holy Cross, wins Turnpike Trophy

Kaitlyn Olivier April 23, 2017

The Boston University men’s lacrosse team clinched the third seed in the Patriot League Tournament with its win over the College of the Holy Cross. Now, BU (11-3, 5-3 Patriot’s League) will host...

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