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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...

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.
Junior forward Caitlin Weimar (11) protecting the ball from a Holy Cross player in Jan. 2024. The Terriers lost 50-61 on Monday. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFF

Women’s basketball drops Turnpike Trophy contest to Holy Cross, 61-50

Annika Morris January 30, 2024
The last time the Boston University women’s basketball team faced College of the Holy Cross, the Crusaders ended BU’s dreams of making the NCAA tournament in heartbreaking fashion in the Patriot League Finals. Holy Cross (14-6, 8-1 Patriot League) proved once again to be a hurdle the Terriers (13-7, 5-4 PL) could not clear. BU lost the Turnpike Trophy matchup 61-50 on Monday afternoon.
Junior guard Alex Giannaros (10) fights for control of the ball against Saint Joseph’s University on Tuesday. The Terriers fell short 62-47 in their first home loss of the season. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball suffers first loss at home to St. Joseph’s

Layla Penn December 9, 2023
Boston University women’s basketball team fell short 62-47 marking their first home loss against Saint Joseph’s University, who remains undefeated.
Women's basketball

Women’s basketball downs Merrimack for third-straight win at home

Annika Morris December 9, 2022
After three straight games on the road, the women's basketball team defeated Merrimack College at The Roof to extend their home win streak to three.
Women's Basketball

Miami dominates women’s basketball 81-46 in Terriers’ first road game

Reed O’Brien November 15, 2022
The women's basketball team fell to University of Miami in a disappointing 81-46. The Terriers gave up 23 times in the game but will look for redemption on Wednesday when they play University of Massachusetts Lowell.
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