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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...

Senior forward Hester Van der Laan won Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year this season. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Field hockey’s impressive 2016 run falls short of NCAA Tournament

Greg Levinsky November 16, 2016

The Boston University field hockey team’s 2016 season could be best described as a promising start culminating in a disappointing finish. “Really good team energy, team culture,” said BU head...

Sophomore midfielder Allie Doggett finished the 2016 regular season with three goals and two assists. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 14 field hockey bests Bucknell, falls to American in Patriot League Tournament

Ranya Mufti November 6, 2016

The No. 14 Boston University field hockey team fell in the Patriot League Tournament’s championship game Sunday afternoon at New Balance Field, ending its two-year stint as conference champions. The...

Sophomore forward Ally Hammel has four goals and four assists this season. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey enters tournament play with momentum thanks to senior class

Liam O’Brien November 2, 2016

When the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team stumbled through a tumultuous four-game losing streak four weeks ago, outsiders started to question whether the Terriers’ (12-5, 5-1 Patriot League)...

Senior forward Taylor Blood has 15 points for the Terriers this year. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey ends regular season at No. 20 American

Greg Levinsky October 27, 2016

The No. 14 Boston University field hockey team will travel to Washington, D.C. on Saturday to face No. 20 American University in its final game of the regular season. The Patriot League matchup...

Senior midfielder Hester van der Laan has been a steady force on offense for the Terriers. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 14 field hockey keeps offensive pressure alive

Liam O’Brien October 27, 2016

While the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team may not have received the result that it desired in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against No. 3 Syracuse University, it continues to play a style that has...

Senior midfielder Hester van der Laan was named Turnpike Trophy MVP. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 15 Terriers storm past Crusaders, claiming Turnpike Trophy despite lightning delay

Nathan Bindseil October 26, 2016

After its game Friday against the College of the Holy Cross was suspended due to a pair of lightning strikes, the No. 15 Boston University field hockey played the final 28 minutes on Tuesday, and finished...

Senior forward Amanda Cassera scored her team-leading ninth goal on Sunday. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late comeback not enough as No. 13 field hockey loses to No. 3 Syracuse

Nathan Bindseil October 23, 2016

A second-half offensive surge for the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team came too late against No. 3 Syracuse University, as it fell 2-1 to the reigning national champions Sunday. The...

Senior goalkeeper Cammy Jensen made nine saves in the Terriers' loss to Syracuse. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 13 field hockey’s falls to No. 3 Syracuse, in a tale of two halves

Jonny Arruda October 23, 2016

After its match against the College of the Holy Cross was suspended Friday due to inclement weather, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team fell to No. 3 Syracuse University on New Balance...

Junior fullback/midfielder Allie Renzi was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 14 field hockey prepares for weekend contests with Lehigh, No. 13 BC

Greg Levinsky October 13, 2016

The No. 14 Boston University field hockey team returns home this weekend following a pair of  road contests. The Terriers (8-4, 2-1 Patriot League) face Lehigh University on Saturday afternoon and...

Senior forward Amanda Cassera leads the team with 14 points. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 14 Field hockey’s Cassera gets back on track

Liam O’Brien October 13, 2016

Over the course of its recent four-game losing streak, the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team struggled to produce goals. Lafayette College, No. 1 University of Connecticut and No. 4 Duke University...

Amanda Cassera now has six goals and two assists on the year. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 15 field hockey tops Bucknell, stops 4-game skid

Ranya Mufti October 10, 2016

The No. 15 Boston University field hockey team is back on track, ending its four-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Patriot League foe Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on Saturday. “The...

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