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Laura Morton just came to BU as a student athlete. She is now returning as the fifth head coach in program history. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DFP FILE PHOTO

Lauren Morton becomes first alumna head coach for women’s lacrosse

Lily Betts June 16, 2018
Boston University Director of Athletics Drew Marrochello has named alumna Lauren Morton as the fifth head coach in program history.
Senior forward Bobo Carpenter served as assistant captain and top scorer on the 2017-17 men's hockey team. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

State of the Terriers 2018–2019

Lily Betts June 5, 2018
Now headed into its sixth year in the Patriot League, Boston University Athletics has made a name for itself in the conference year-round. Here is an overview of some Terrier Division I sports.

Liz Robertshaw no longer women’s lacrosse head coach

Lily Betts May 31, 2018
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team is looking for a new head coach following the departure of Liz Robertshaw, who had served in the position for the last 12 seasons.
Senior attack Avery Donahoe (#30) returned to the field for the first time since April 11 in BU’s quarterfinal matchup against Colgate. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

‘Lock down’ second half sends women’s lacrosse to Patriot League semifinals in 14-9 win over Colgate

Lily Betts May 1, 2018
In the first postseason meeting between the No. 5 seeded Boston University women’s lacrosse team and No. 4 seeded Colgate University, the Terriers (10-7, 5-4 Patriot League) secured a 14-9 win in Hamilton, New York Tuesday afternoon.
Men's hockey head coach David Quinn's team rebounded in the second half of the 2017-18 season. PHOTO BY MICHELLE JAY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Best of the best: The top 10 sports quotes of 2017-18

Nicole Havens April 30, 2018
With the end of the 2018-17 academic calendar and spring playoffs approaching, we have found and ranked the best quotes from the Boston University coaches and student-athletes this year.
Senior defender and co-captain Maria Guerra is second in the Patriot League with 1.75 caused turnovers per game. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s lacrosse faces off against Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinals

Nick Miata April 30, 2018
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team will look to begin the Patriot League tournament on a winning note when it takes on Colgate University in the quarterfinal matchup Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton, New York.
Sophomore midfielder Lexi Lewis scored one of BU’s six goals against Navy on Saturday. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse defeated 23-6 at No. 11 Navy, ending win streak

Kyle Patterson April 29, 2018
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team’s 2018 regular season ended on a bittersweet note. On the one hand, BU (9-7, 5-4 Patriot League) will move on to compete in the Patriot League tournament, something that seemed out of its reach earlier in the season. On the other, the team’s regular season ended with a crushing 23-6 loss to the No. 11 United States Naval Academy, bringing an abrupt end to its six-game winning streak.
Junior defender Tonianne Magnelli helped BU's defense in its 9-8 win over Army with two ground balls and three draw control wins. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s lacrosse clinches Patriot League playoff spot with 9-8 win at Army

Lily Betts April 22, 2018
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team claimed a spot in the Patriot League Tournament for the fifth year in a row Saturday afternoon after a 9-8 victory over the United States Military Academy.
Sophomore midfielder Lexi Lewis notched her first hat trick of the 2018 season in BU's 16-7 win over Holy Cross Wednesday night. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Another Turnpike Trophy for women’s lacrosse in 16-7 win over Holy Cross

Nick Miata April 18, 2018
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team won its fifth straight game on Wednesday night 16-7 when it took on the College of the Holy Cross in a Turnpike Trophy matchup on Nickerson Field.
Senior midfielder and defender Sarah Andersen helped BU's defense in the team's last game against Bucknell, collecting two ground balls. Andersen and the rest of the defense will be key in the Terriers' upcoming matchups against Holy Cross and Army. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

With four straight wins, women’s lacrosse looks for more against Holy Cross and Army

Shubhankar Arun April 17, 2018
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team will look to build on its 9-6 Saturday victory against Bucknell University in its upcoming games against the College of the Holy Cross and the United States Military Academy.
Senior defender and co-captain Maria Guerra led BU's defense against Bucknell with four caused turnovers and four ground balls. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Underclassmen provide offense, seniors lead defense for women’s lacrosse in 9-6 win over Bucknell

Lily Betts April 15, 2018
However, the 9-6 win over Bucknell University suggested that the Boston University women's lacrosse seniors will be leaving their team in good hands, as eight of the team’s nine goals came from underclassmen.
Sophomore attack Kailey Conry had a four-point performance in BU's 9-6 win over Bucknell. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/DFP FILE PHOTO

Despite Donahoe out, women’s lacrosse takes 9-6 win from Bucknell on Senior Day

Kyle Patterson April 15, 2018
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team celebrated Senior Day Saturday afternoon with an important 9-6 win over Bucknell University at Nickerson Field.
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