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Jake Oettinger says that being selected in the NHL draft is a dream come true. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

State of the Terriers 2017-18

Greg Levinsky June 7, 2017

Boston University athletic teams shined during the 2016-17 school year. From Academic All-Patriot teams to All-American honors the Terriers once again succeeded from August through May in their fourth...

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BU softball team falls to Lehigh, finishes as runner-up in Patriot League Tournament

Greg Levinsky May 14, 2017

Although senior Makinna Akers gave up just one run while pitching 10.2 innings, the Boston University softball team dropped two games to Lehigh University in the Patriot League Championship round. The...

Senior Gabi Martinez looks to lead her team to a Patriot Leauge title. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wins over Army and Lehigh propel softball to Patriot League championship round

Greg Levinsky May 14, 2017

With two wins to open the weekend, the Boston University softball team advanced to the championship round of this year’s Patriot League Tournament. The Terriers (25-25, 14-3 Patriot League) downed...

Senior Makinna Akers dominated over the weekend, hurling 21 innings and allowing PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball sweeps Colgate, extends in-conference win streak

Nick DiBona April 30, 2017

The Boston University softball team extended its in-conference winning streak to 12 games following its three-game sweep over Colgate University this past weekend, which included a big senior day victory...

Softball travels to CCSU looking to continue winning streak

Greg Levinsky April 27, 2017

Following a weekend sweep over Lafayette College, the Boston University softball team returns to action with a non-conference matchup against Central Connecticut State University, and are looking to...

Senior Makinna Akers pitched back-to-back shutouts over the weekend against Lafayette. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball blanks Lafayette in sweep

Jordan Green April 23, 2017

The Boston University softball team picked up a much-needed Patriot League sweep over the weekend at Lafayette College. The Terriers (17-24, 9-3 Patriot League) did not surrender a single run across...

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Softball looks to rebound, travels to Lafayette

Tyler Oringer April 20, 2017

The Boston University softball team will visit Lafayette College for a three-game series in the Patriot League this weekend. BU (14-24, 6-3 Patriot League) is currently in the midst of a three-game...

Sophomore infielder Emily Morrow was active in the field on Tuesday, making plays to keep the Terriers in the game. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball falls to UMass Lowell at home

Greg Levinsky April 19, 2017

Save for junior outfielder Jilee Schanda, the Boston University softball team had no offensive spark in a 4-2 nine-inning loss against the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Tuesday. Having won six...

Gabi Martinez keyed an offensive explosion for the Terriers as they swept Army. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball sweeps three-game series against Army

Matthew Martin April 18, 2017

The Boston University softball team looked to bounce back after a tough loss against Boston College on Wednesday when they faced Patriot League foe United States Military Academy in a three-game series...

Softball looks to ride momentum, takes on BC

Softball looks to ride momentum, takes on BC

Greg Levinsky April 11, 2017

Following its first weekend sweep of 2017, the Boston University softball team will travel down the road for a single game versus Boston College. The Terriers (11-20, 3-3 Patriot League) downed the...

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Softball sweeps weekend series against Holy Cross

Nick DiBona April 9, 2017

After losing eight games in a row, the Boston University softball team got back on track with a three-game sweep over the College of the Holy Cross this past weekend. In their Patriot League home-opening...

Moriah Connolly has been a catalyst for the Terriers offense, leading the team in batting average and stolen bases. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball hopes to host Holy Cross, return to action

Greg Levinsky April 7, 2017

Following an actionless week due to unplayable conditions, the Boston University softball team hopes to get back on track with a three-game series at home against the College of the Holy Cross beginning...

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