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Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) cradles the ball down the field during a game against University of New Hampshire on Feb. 14, 2024. A 12-goal first half propelled Navy to a 16-8 victory over the Boston University women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field. LILY HANSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Nine-goal deficit proves too much, women’s lacrosse falls to Navy

Jose Rodriguez March 31, 2025
A 12-goal first half propelled Navy to a 16-8 victory over the Boston University women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field.
Sophomore forward Sisi Bentley (94) tries to block a pass during a game against Loyola Maryland Feb. 1. The Boston University Terriers won against Loyola Saturday in a 75-51 victory. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball uses home court advantage to advance to Patriot League Quarterfinals

Kailyn Smith March 9, 2025
In the last home game for the Boston University women’s basketball team this season, "The Roof" was practically on fire. BU and Loyola Maryland both struggled in-conference during the regular season, but the Terriers were unphased as the first round of the Patriot League championship tournament unfolded.
Sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) dribbles the ball during a game against Loyola Maryland Feb. 19. The Boston University men’s basketball team fell to American University in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball loses defensive battle to American University, falls to 2-12 on the road

Eva Smith February 23, 2025
The Boston University men’s basketball team fell 48-44 against the current Patriot League one-seed, American University, in a tough, low-scoring affair on Saturday.
Graduate student catcher Audrey Sellers (13) catches the softball in a game against Yale University on March 19. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament, aiming to repeat these successes this season. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Softball looks ahead to third consecutive conference title, this time with a roster of newcomers

Jose Rodriguez February 3, 2025
The Boston University women’s softball team is eager to replicate its recent success. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament.
The Boston University men’s basketball team huddles under the net during their last game of the season against Lehigh on March 10. The Terriers concluded their inconsistent season with a 16-17 record, looking to gain momentum next year. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball looks back on rollercoaster season, postseason experience for young roster

Jason Asvestopoulos April 8, 2024
In what can only be described as an up and down year, the 2023-2024 Boston University men’s basketball season saw it all — heartbreaking losses and moments of adversity, incredible wins and infectious confidence. Despite not reaching their end goal, a young Terrier squad battled all the way to the end.
Sophomore guard Ben Roy (30) runs toward the basket in a game against Lehigh University on Feb. 4. The Terriers beat Lehigh in an overtime win, 64-62, on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball wins fourth consecutive game against Lehigh in another overtime win

Eva Smith February 29, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team took home its second overtime win in as many wins with a 64-62 victory against Lehigh University on Wednesday night.
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.
Junior guard Daman Tate (13) shooting a basket during a game against Holy Cross in Jan. 2024. The Terriers lost 63-65 on Monday. DANNY DOLAN/DFP STAFF

Men’s basketball falters in second half once again, this time against Holy Cross

Tori Torres January 30, 2024
Despite an aggressive start and lead throughout the first half, the Boston University’s men’s basketball fell to the College of the Holy Cross 65-63 on Monday night.
Lizzy Avery Softball

20 Questions: Softball senior standout Lizzy Avery

Mark Fraenkel February 9, 2023
Boston University softball pitcher Lizzy Avery answers 20 questions.
Senior Timmy Ley during a previous game this season against Providence College. Ley scored a game-winning shot in the last five seconds of an away game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, giving the Terriers a 9-8 win and the program’s first-ever Patriot League regular season title. LIBBY MCCLELLAND/DFP FILE

Ley’s late-game heroics propel men’s lacrosse to first-ever regular season Patriot League title

Brett Abrams April 25, 2022
Boston University men's lacrosse won its first-ever Patriot League regular-season title with a 9-8 win over Lehigh.
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.
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Strong second half propels men’s lacrosse to bounce-back win over Loyola Maryland

Rachel Cherry April 19, 2022
The No. 14 Boston University men’s lacrosse team (9-3, 6-0 Patriot League)  snapped a two-game losing streak with a 14-9 win against Loyola University Maryland (5-6, 4-2 PL) in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday afternoon.
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