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Boston University freshman goaltender Mari Pietersen (92) fist-bumps a fan before an Oct. 6 game against Northeastern. The team has four games over winter break. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Basketball teams begin conference play during intersession, hockey resumes on Jan. 3

Austin Chen December 6, 2023
Winter break is just around the corner, but some Terriers are not going to be taking too much time for themselves. The men’s and women’s basketball and hockey teams all have a full slate of games, including plenty of in-conference play. Each team has different expectations for the back half of their seasons, as the men’s hockey and women’s basketball teams are under particular pressure due to their postseason success last season, but all the teams have plenty of exciting games on their schedules. Here are some to keep an eye on.
Boston University sophomore forward Otto Landrum (41) looks to get around Bryant 5th year guard Miles Latimer (20) during a game on Thursday. The Terriers won 95-79. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball scores 95 on Bryant to secure first win of season

Brendan Galvin November 17, 2023
Boston University men’s basketball snapped their season-opening three-game losing streak by scoring nearly double the amount of points they managed in their most recent loss. 
Boston University forward Caitlin Weimar (11) drives to the hoop during the 2023 Patriot League finals. The women’s basketball team ended the regular season with a 22-7 record. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers gear up for Fall 2023

Austin Chen June 7, 2023
Boston University boasts 24 varsity teams that compete in the NCAA’s Division I across the fall and spring semesters. Here’s what to know about some of the teams that will compete during the fall semester.
Walter Whyte

‘It was more than just hoops’: Walter Whyte reflects on his last season with BU Basketball

Sam Robb O’Hagan April 28, 2023
After six years at Boston University, Walter Whyte has left a remarkable impact on the Terrier men's basketball program. Now, Whyte is looking toward his next steps in life.
Men's basketball

Men’s basketball beats Northeastern 72-63 in season opener

Mark Fraenkel November 10, 2022
Men's basketball won their season opener 72-63 over Northeastern University on Monday. The Terriers were led by graduate student Walter Whyte, who had 27 points in the game.
East to West: December 6, 2019

East to West: December 6, 2019

JenRacoosin December 6, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover proposals for the current Howard Thurman Center space, snow day tips, a new game bar in Mission Hill, and more. This episode originally aired December...

East to West: November 25, 2019

East to West: November 25, 2019

JenRacoosin November 25, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a ceiling collapse in a BU brownstone, changes to ride-sharing at Boston Logan Airport, a BU global health reporting fellowship, and more. This episode...

East to West: November 22, 2019

East to West: November 22, 2019

JenRacoosin November 22, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a failed USG amendment, Boston’s ranking among the gloomiest cities in the U.S., the Dance Theatre Group’s upcoming show, and more. This episode...

East to West: November 18, 2019

East to West: November 18, 2019

JenRacoosin November 18, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover BU’s consideration of a controversial potential new hire, a former Massachusetts governor’s presidential run, a BU engineering team project, and...

East to West: November 15, 2019

East to West: November 15, 2019

JenRacoosin November 15, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover Ben Shapiro’s speech at BU, new rankings of medical centers in the commonwealth, a sustainability project on campus, and more. This episode originally...

East to West: November 11, 2019

East to West: November 11, 2019

JenRacoosin November 11, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a BU town hall, commuter rail improvement plans, a campus comedy club’s ten-year anniversary, and more. This episode originally aired November 11,...

East to West: November 8, 2019

East to West: November 8, 2019

JenRacoosin November 8, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover student government discussions of the Ben Shapiro visit, Boston city council elections, and more. This episode originally aired November 8, 2019....

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