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.

The Boston University women’s lacrosse team was at a crossroads at the halftime mark during Saturday’s match against the United States Naval Academy. The Terriers were dominated in the first frame,...