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Lauren Hynes, who finished with a team-leading 2.24 ERA, is one of three Terriers graduating. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball falls in NCAA Tournament, concludes much-improved season

Nick Neville May 23, 2016

For the Boston University softball team, the 2016 season was one of many ups and downs, and its appearance in the regional round of the NCAA tournament was no different. The Terriers (28-24, 11-6 Patriot...

Brittany Younan, outside of leading BU's ERA, has struck out 85 percent of players in 2016. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball looks to ride momentum of year’s longest winning streak

Nick Neville April 29, 2016

Despite falling in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, the Boston University softball team is fresh off its most successful week of the 2016 campaign. After struggling out of the gate,...

Softball splits doubleheader with Lehigh University, Melanie Russell shines

Jonathan Sigal April 28, 2016

Matched up against the Patriot League’s most consistent squad, the Boston University softball team left the diamond Wednesday afternoon with a share of the spoils. Carried by the arm of senior pitcher...

Heinen (right) has wasted no time in adjusting to life as a Terrier. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

20 Questions with BU softball freshman Alex Heinen

James Mattone April 26, 2016

With a new coach and chemistry persisting through a young core and reliable upperclassmen, the Boston University softball team has made strides in the Patriot League as it looks to capture another...

Senior pitcher Lauren Hynes started Thursday against UMass Lowell, pitching 3.1 innings and allowing one run. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball shows versatility in third-straight victory at UMass Lowell

Tyler Oringer April 22, 2016

The Boston University softball team won its third-straight game Thursday afternoon against the University of Massachusetts Lowell in a 5-1 extra-inning battle. The visiting Terriers (16-20, 2-4 Patriot...

Junior catcher Gabi Martinez's .402 slugging percentage is good for fourth on the team. PHOTO BY BRIGID KING/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball looks to gain momentum with games at Bryant, Lowell

Nick Neville April 20, 2016

The Boston University softball team will look to make it two in a row Wednesday afternoon when it heads to Smithfield, Rhode Island to take on Bryant University in the first of two road games. The...

Lauren Hynes didn't pitch against Brown, but did cross home plate twice. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball storms past Brown University, ends losing skid

Joe Calabrese April 14, 2016

No matter which pitcher Brown University put in the circle Wednesday afternoon against the Boston University softball team, the Terriers consistently found ways to score, taking down the Bears 7-3 and...

Melanie Russell has a 4.09 	ERA on the year. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball prepares for Brown University, Boston College after several cancellations

James Mattone April 13, 2016

The Boston University softball team will travel to Rhode Island Wednesday afternoon to take on Brown University, and it will then return home Thursday to square off against crosstown rival Boston College. Over...

Brittany Younan finished with an RBI in the second game of the doubleheader. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball delivers mixed performances in doubleheader at Marist College

Joe Calabrese April 7, 2016

Following a game in which the Boston University softball team was overpowered, the Terriers ultimately fell short of topping Marist College.  The Red Foxes (23-7) relied on the long ball in their doubleheader...

After a week off, BU will travel to Marist for a doubleheader Wednesday. PHOTO BY BRIGID KING/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball heads to Marist College after rare April snowstorm

Jordan Green April 6, 2016

After having four home games in a row canceled or postponed due to inclement weather, the Boston University softball team will finally return to action Wednesday afternoon when it travels for a doubleheader...

Softball drops extra-inning encounter to Boston College

Tyler Oringer March 31, 2016

The Boston University softball team suffered a hard-fought, extra-inning 5-4 loss Wednesday afternoon at the hands of crosstown rival Boston College.  Though the Terriers (11-16, 0-3 Patriot League)...

Gabi Martinez and the rest of the BU softball team will try and stop its three-game slide. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball hosts Boston College with hopes of snapping losing skid

Andrew Battifarano March 30, 2016

Three loses in a row has not made the Boston University softball team change its approach or focus for the upcoming week. In fact, head coach Ashley Waters said BU is looking to keep things simple...

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