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Then-sophomore midfielder Elle Stevenson (43) goes for the ball in a game against Iona in February 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Seven goal scorers propel Terriers to 17-8 domination of Lafayette, three-game winning streak

Jose Rodriguez March 23, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday afternoon, with junior midfielder Elle Stevenson and sophomore attack Izabella Amonte each scoring four goals.
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team celebrates a goal during the game against Bucknell University Saturday. The Terriers scored 10 goals in their win over Bucknell. COURTESY OF ERIN BUSH/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse edges past Bucknell supported by Stevenson’s second hat trick of the season

Jose Rodriguez March 17, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team netted four goals in the fourth quarter as they inched past Bucknell University to the tune of a 10-8 win Saturday at Nickerson Field.
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) runs with the ball during a game against Colgate University on Apr. 17, 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team opens its season against Boston College on Sunday. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse confident in rebound after last-place finish in 2024

Jose Rodriguez February 4, 2025
This season, women’s lacrosse is looking to bounce back. After going 5-11 last year and just 1-8 in conference play, they took a step back from improvement seen in 2023, a year in which they saw their best record since head coach Lauren Morton’s first season in 2019.
Freshman guard Audrey Erickson (21) dribbles down the court in a game against the University of Massachusetts Lowell last November. The Terriers won 51-39 against Lafayette College on Saturday. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball clinches another conference win over Lafayette

Layla Penn January 28, 2024
With high energy in the Case Gymnasium, the Boston University women's basketball team found their rhythm and beat Lafayette 51-39 on Saturday afternoon.
Senior guard Miles Brewster (24) drives to the basket in a game against Army West Point on Wednesday. The Terriers were defeated by the Black Knights 69-59. KATE KOTLYAR/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball falls short against Army despite strong start

Layla Penn January 25, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team opened their matchup against Army West Point with an explosive start, but the Terriers could not sustain their success and later lost 69-59 on Wednesday night.
Boston University freshman goaltender Mari Pietersen (92) fist-bumps a fan before an Oct. 6 game against Northeastern. The team has four games over winter break. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Basketball teams begin conference play during intersession, hockey resumes on Jan. 3

Austin Chen December 6, 2023
Winter break is just around the corner, but some Terriers are not going to be taking too much time for themselves. The men’s and women’s basketball and hockey teams all have a full slate of games, including plenty of in-conference play. Each team has different expectations for the back half of their seasons, as the men’s hockey and women’s basketball teams are under particular pressure due to their postseason success last season, but all the teams have plenty of exciting games on their schedules. Here are some to keep an eye on.
Boston University sophomore forward and midfielder Maddie Hudson (13) in a game against Harvard in April. The Boston University field hockey team lost to Harvard 7-0 on Tuesday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey routed in 7-0 loss to 11th-ranked Harvard

Michael Demske October 22, 2023
Boston University’s field hockey team fell to the Harvard Crimson by a final score of 7-0.
women's basketball

Terriers snap 17 game win streak in Turnpike Trophy contest

Annika Morris March 3, 2023
The College of the Holy Cross defeated women's basketball in the final game of the regular season, ending the Terriers' 17-game winning streak.
Men's Basketball American

Men’s basketball defeats American University 60-54 after solid defensive performance

Chloe Patel February 9, 2023
The men's basketball team captured it's second win in a row after a thrilling 60-54 victory against American University.
Mens soccer

Men’s Soccer ties 0-0 with Lafayette despite offensive opportunities

Reed O’Brien September 27, 2022
The Boston University men's soccer team, backed by senior goaltender Francesco Montali, drew 0-0 against Patriot League opponent Lafeyette. As a result, the Terriers are now 2-2-4 on the season and are undefeated at home. Sophomore midfielder Brian Hernandez led the team with four shots. BU will face Army West Point, another PL opponent, on Wednesday evening.
Riley Childs womens basketball

After four years at BU, Riley Childs set to bring energy and leadership to George Mason

Mark Fraenkel April 19, 2022
After 4 years as an emotional leader of the Boston University women's basketball team, Riley Childs will leave BU for George Mason as a grad transfer next year.
men's basketball season recap

RECAP: Men’s basketball season falls short, but is defined by resilience, toughness

Brendan Nordstrom March 29, 2022
The Boston University men's basketball team fell short in its quest for a Patriot League title, but the team maintained a tough-nosed and resilient identity throughout.
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