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Jake Oettinger says that being selected in the NHL draft is a dream come true. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

State of the Terriers 2017-18

Greg Levinsky June 7, 2017

Boston University athletic teams shined during the 2016-17 school year. From Academic All-Patriot teams to All-American honors the Terriers once again succeeded from August through May in their fourth...

PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU softball team falls to Lehigh, finishes as runner-up in Patriot League Tournament

Greg Levinsky May 14, 2017

Although senior Makinna Akers gave up just one run while pitching 10.2 innings, the Boston University softball team dropped two games to Lehigh University in the Patriot League Championship round. The...

Senior Gabi Martinez looks to lead her team to a Patriot Leauge title. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wins over Army and Lehigh propel softball to Patriot League championship round

Greg Levinsky May 14, 2017

With two wins to open the weekend, the Boston University softball team advanced to the championship round of this year’s Patriot League Tournament. The Terriers (25-25, 14-3 Patriot League) downed...

Senior Makinna Akers dominated over the weekend, hurling 21 innings and allowing PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball sweeps Colgate, extends in-conference win streak

Nick DiBona April 30, 2017

The Boston University softball team extended its in-conference winning streak to 12 games following its three-game sweep over Colgate University this past weekend, which included a big senior day victory...

Senior Makinna Akers pitched back-to-back shutouts over the weekend against Lafayette. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball blanks Lafayette in sweep

Jordan Green April 23, 2017

The Boston University softball team picked up a much-needed Patriot League sweep over the weekend at Lafayette College. The Terriers (17-24, 9-3 Patriot League) did not surrender a single run across...

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Softball looks to rebound, travels to Lafayette

Tyler Oringer April 20, 2017

The Boston University softball team will visit Lafayette College for a three-game series in the Patriot League this weekend. BU (14-24, 6-3 Patriot League) is currently in the midst of a three-game...

Moriah Connolly leads the league with 35 stolen bases. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball swept in doubleheader against Marist

Nick DiBona April 19, 2017

After sweeping Patriot League rival United States Military Academy in three games this past weekend, the Boston University softball team seemed to have put it all together after an inconsistent start...

Sophomore infielder Emily Morrow was active in the field on Tuesday, making plays to keep the Terriers in the game. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball falls to UMass Lowell at home

Greg Levinsky April 19, 2017

Save for junior outfielder Jilee Schanda, the Boston University softball team had no offensive spark in a 4-2 nine-inning loss against the University of Massachusetts Lowell on Tuesday. Having won six...

Gabi Martinez keyed an offensive explosion for the Terriers as they swept Army. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball sweeps three-game series against Army

Matthew Martin April 18, 2017

The Boston University softball team looked to bounce back after a tough loss against Boston College on Wednesday when they faced Patriot League foe United States Military Academy in a three-game series...

Senior Makinna Akers will most likely take the mound in at least one game this weekend against Army. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball looks to move up in Patriot League this weekend against Army

Tyler Oringer April 13, 2017

Looking to move up in Patriot League standings, currently sitting at .500, the Boston University softball team will take on conference foe, the United States Military Academy, in a three-game series...

Makinna Akers pitched well, but gave up a costly two-run single in the fifth inning that ultimately gave the Eagles the win. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball’s winning streak snapped following loss to Boston College

Matthew Martin April 13, 2017

The Boston University softball team was looking to continue their winning ways against local foe Boston College on Wednesday night, in hopes of making it four in a row following a series sweep over...

Softball looks to ride momentum, takes on BC

Softball looks to ride momentum, takes on BC

Greg Levinsky April 11, 2017

Following its first weekend sweep of 2017, the Boston University softball team will travel down the road for a single game versus Boston College. The Terriers (11-20, 3-3 Patriot League) downed the...

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