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PALLENIK: NBA riddled with parity we can’t see

PALLENIK: NBA riddled with parity we can’t see

Justin Pallenik April 12, 2016

72-9. How sweet it sounds. The Golden State Warriors will have the chance to break the NBA record for wins in a season Wednesday when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies at the vaunted Oracle Arena...

Nick Havener is a basketball enigma of sorts – primed to breakout and star for BU. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nick Havener, with loads of talent, searches for consistency

Justin Pallenik March 3, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="112719" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nick Havener is indefinable. He’s both incredibly athletic and spectacularly...

Sarah Lefort's scoring record serves as just another highlight on her illustrious career. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sarah Lefort sets BU women’s hockey scoring record

Justin Pallenik February 29, 2016

Senior wing Sarah Lefort has surpassed former teammate Marie-Philip Poulin for the most career points in Boston University women’s hockey program history. Playing against the University of Vermont...

Rebecca Leslie helped pace BU towards yet another Hockey East semifinal appearance. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey beats Vermont, advances in Hockey East Tournament

Ranya Mufti February 29, 2016

The Boston University women’s hockey team began its Hockey East title defense last weekend, skating past the University of Vermont in a best-of-three series at Walter Brown Arena. The Terriers...

Senior captain Kayla Tutino scored in Saturday's matchup with Northeastern. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey splits Northeastern weekend, learns Hockey East fate

Ranya Mufti February 22, 2016

With Hockey East’s second-place seed on the line, the Boston University women’s hockey team had all to play for in a home-and-away series with No. 6 Northeastern University this past weekend. Four...

Sophomore Rebecca Leslie recorded three points against UNH on Saturday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Rebecca Leslie continues breakout season for women’s hockey

Justin Pallenik February 15, 2016

With the Boston University women’s hockey team caught in a bind Saturday against the University of New Hampshire, sophomore winger Rebecca Leslie came to the rescue once again. Stuck on the penalty...

Northeastern's Kendall Coyne has the most points in the country. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Kendall Coyne proves too much for women’s hockey in Beanpot

Justin Pallenik February 3, 2016

The Boston University women’s hockey team faced a tall task in the semifinal game of the 38th Annual Beanpot Tournament held at Walter Brown Arena, stopping Northeastern University’s captain and...

BU once again missed out on the Beanpot's championship game. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s hockey falls short in Beanpot Tournament against Northeastern

Ranya Mufti February 3, 2016

Despite a strong effort as the last few minutes ticked away Tuesday night at Walter Brown Arena, the Boston University women’s hockey team’s Beanpot Tournament aspirations fell just short. The...

Junior Maddie Elia finished with three points this past weekend. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s hockey earns weekend, season sweep of Providence

Justin Pallenik January 25, 2016

The Boston University women’s hockey team came up with a much-needed home-and-home sweep of Providence College this weekend, taking the contests 5-1 and 4-2, respectively. Fresh off a 6-1 rout...

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Sofi Laurito hat trick sends No. 14 field hockey to Patriot League final

Justin Pallenik November 6, 2015

It suffices to say the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team’s Patriot League Tournament semifinal rematch against Bucknell University did not go the way the Terriers had hoped, despite earning a 3-2...

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Rachel Coll, Sofi Laurito highlight No. 14 field hockey’s Patriot League awards haul

Justin Pallenik November 4, 2015

Capping off a conference title-winning campaign, the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team garnered a multitude of individual honors from the Patriot League on Tuesday. Leading the way were senior...

Although Boston University has decided to cut all future men's swimming and diving scholarships and 71 percent of women's swimming and diving scholarships, scholarships will not be taken away from the 50 student-athletes currently on the team. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Loss of swimming, diving scholarships causes community-wide shock

Justin Pallenik October 22, 2015

“It’s back.” In February 2011, Boston University diver Bailey O’Brien heard the phrase cancer patients fear above all others. Her disease had returned. Diagnosed with melanoma during her first...

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