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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...

PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball readies for series against Lehigh University

Joe Calabrese April 27, 2016

With a series sweep of Lafayette College in hand, the Boston University softball team will look to keep its form red hot when it hosts a Patriot League-leading Lehigh University side for a doubleheader...

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 outfielder Moriah Connolly tied a personal best on Wednesday, going 4-4 while scoring two runs. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball storms past Bryant University, puts together thorough performance

Jonathan Sigal April 21, 2016

The good times kept on rolling early Wednesday evening for the Boston University women’s softball team. Slated for an away contest against Bryant University, the Terriers secured a 9-1 win in...

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...

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...

BU will look to keep its impressive run of form going when Sacred Heart visits. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball readies for Sacred Heart with Patriot League play looming

James Mattone March 24, 2016

After splitting a weekend series in rainy Maryland, the Boston University softball team has two more non-conference fixtures against Sacred Heart University before diving into Patriot League play. The...

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