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Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) cradles the ball down the field during a game against University of New Hampshire on Feb. 14, 2024. A 12-goal first half propelled Navy to a 16-8 victory over the Boston University women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field. LILY HANSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Nine-goal deficit proves too much, women’s lacrosse falls to Navy

Jose Rodriguez March 31, 2025
A 12-goal first half propelled Navy to a 16-8 victory over the Boston University women’s lacrosse team Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field.
Senior defense Trey Brown (29) goes for the ball during a game against Harvard University on Tuesday. Harvard University landed 12 goals in the first half to beat Boston University men’s lacrosse team 16-7 at the game. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Slow start hampers men’s lacrosse effort against No. 13 Harvard in Charles River Rivalry

Jose Rodriguez March 26, 2025
In the latest edition of the Charles River Rivalry, No. 13 Harvard University landed 12 goals in the first half to beat the No.17 Boston University men’s lacrosse team 16-7 Tuesday.
Then-sophomore midfielder Elle Stevenson (43) goes for the ball in a game against Iona in February 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Seven goal scorers propel Terriers to 17-8 domination of Lafayette, three-game winning streak

Jose Rodriguez March 23, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team secured a 17-8 victory over Lafayette Saturday afternoon, with junior midfielder Elle Stevenson and sophomore attack Izabella Amonte each scoring four goals.
Sophomore Tyler Fox (71) runs past a Loyola Maryland player during the men’s lacrosse game Saturday. Fox, senior Jimmy O’Connell and junior Jimmy Kohr each had hat tricks in Boston University’s 13-7 win over Loyola Maryland. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Three hat tricks prove more than enough for men’s lacrosse victory over Loyola

Jose Rodriguez March 17, 2025
Senior attack Jimmy O’Connell and sophomore attack Tyler Fox scored four goals each to lead the Boston University men’s lacrosse team to a 13-7 victory over Loyola Maryland Saturday.
Graduate guard Miles Brewster (24) races to the net during a game against Loyola Maryland Feb. 19. The Boston University Terriers fell short of a comeback against No. 5 Navy in the 2025 Patriot League Quarterfinals with a score of 86-78. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball comeback effort stifled, postseason push falls short

Jason Asvestopoulos March 9, 2025
The fourth-seeded Boston University men’s basketball team left it all on the floor, but eventually fell short of a comeback against fifth-seeded Navy in the 2025 Patriot League Quarterfinals.
Then graduate student Patrick Morrison (77) and an Army West Point player chase after the ball during a game on March 22, 2024. The Boston University men’s lacrosse team beat Brown University at Nickerson Field on Tuesday. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s lacrosse continues strong start as Rooney lands first hat trick

Jose Rodriguez February 19, 2025
The Boston University men’s lacrosse team finds itself on a three-game winning streak after freshman midfielder Mike Rooney and junior attack Jimmy Kohr’s pair of hat tricks led the team to a narrow 8-7 victory over Brown University Tuesday.
Sophomore guard Michael McNair (20) watches as junior guard Ben Roy (30) steals the ball from a Navy player during a game on Wednesday. Boston University secured an eighth-consecutive victory, defeating Navy 87-65. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Miles Brewster erupts with career-best 25 points as men’s basketball wins eighth-straight home game

Jose Rodriguez February 7, 2025
Case Gymnasium has been good to the Boston University men’s basketball team this season. The Terriers (12-12, 6-5 PL) secured an eighth-consecutive home victory led by graduate student guard Miles Brewster's career-high 25 points, defeating Navy 87-65 on Wednesday night.
Then-junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) runs with the ball during a game against Colgate University on Apr. 17, 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team opens its season against Boston College on Sunday. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse confident in rebound after last-place finish in 2024

Jose Rodriguez February 4, 2025
This season, women’s lacrosse is looking to bounce back. After going 5-11 last year and just 1-8 in conference play, they took a step back from improvement seen in 2023, a year in which they saw their best record since head coach Lauren Morton’s first season in 2019.
Sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) dribbles the ball during a game against Wagner College on Nov. 19, 2024. The Boston University men’s basketball team lost by two points to Loyola University Maryland on Saturday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball ends two-game win streak, fall by two to Loyola Maryland

Julianna D’Amato February 2, 2025
In a nail-biting finish, the Boston University men’s basketball team lost by just two points at Loyola University Maryland on Saturday, falling 69-67.
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

It’s a Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy winter!

Chloe Saint Mard January 29, 2025
Now that “brat summer” has had its time, I declare Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy season officially open. Her style — effortless and undeniably chic — is a timeless blueprint for the colder weather, with a sort of elegance that speaks quietly but powerfully. In fact, Bessette-Kennedy never gave an interview — she always let her clothes do the talking. 
Sophomore guard Bella McLaughlin (12) attempts a layup during the game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team fell 74-64 to Navy at the Case Gymnasium on Wednesday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball drops fourth game in a row with 10-point loss to Navy on Boston Public Schools Day

Jose Rodriguez January 23, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell 74-64 to Navy off the back of a combined 41 points from Midshipmen guards Zanai Barnett-Gay and Julianna Almeida on Wednesday at Case Gymnasium. The Midshipmen (14-4, 6-1 Patriot League) continue to be on strong form, while the Terriers (7-11, 1-6 PL) extended their losing streak to four.
A Northeastern player pushes past senior guard Alex Giannaros (10) during a game on Nov. 4. Army West Point won 59-52 over Boston University at Case Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. 
CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers drop fourth-quarter lead against Black Knights, fall to 1-5 in Patriot League

Jose Rodriguez January 21, 2025
Army West Point guards Trinity Hardy and Camryn Tade combined for 39 points to give Army West Point a 59-52 victory over Boston University in a Patriot League showdown at Case Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
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