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The Daily Free Press

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Boston University women’s soccer head coach Megan Burke. Burke, who was previously an assistant coach for the Terriers, will start her new role as head coach next fall. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Megan Burke takes charge as women’s soccer looks for continued success

Ryan Abazari February 12, 2025
The Boston University women’s soccer team will play under a new head coach next fall, but it will be a familiar face —- former assistant coach Megan Burke.
Graduate student catcher Audrey Sellers (13) catches the softball in a game against Yale University on March 19. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament, aiming to repeat these successes this season. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Softball looks ahead to third consecutive conference title, this time with a roster of newcomers

Jose Rodriguez February 3, 2025
The Boston University women’s softball team is eager to replicate its recent success. In 2024, the Terriers won 53 games while going undefeated in conference play before going on to capture a seventh Patriot League title in program history and a stint in the NCAA Tournament.
Nickerson Field. On Friday, Boston University alumna and head women’s soccer coach Casey Brown announced she is stepping down from her position, effective immediately. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

After NCAA Tournament appearance, Casey Brown steps down as women’s soccer head coach

Ava Malamut December 17, 2024
After three years as head coach of the Boston University women's soccer team, Casey Brown resigned from her position last Friday, effective immediately.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Figuring out the Final Four

Owen Nizolek April 4, 2024
The men’s NCAA tournament has advanced into its climactic closing weekend with the Final Four and national championship just days away. Stakes have reached an all-time high, as four formidable teams gear up for Saturday’s semifinals in Phoenix.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Navigating the Sweet 16

Owen Nizolek March 28, 2024
The pinnacle of college basketball reaches new heights this weekend as the NCAA tournament continues with the Sweet 16. On Thursday and Friday, 16 hopeful squads will enter the fray once again, but by Sunday night only four will continue on the journey for the national championship.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) gets ready to shoot a basket in a previous game against Lehigh University on Feb. 28. The Terriers won against Colgate University, 52-40, making it to the Patriot League Championship. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball beats Colgate in PL semifinal to advance to PL final rematch against Holy Cross

Chloe Patel March 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team advanced to the Patriot League Championship for the second year in a row after a 52-40 semifinal win over the Colgate Raiders. 
Sophomore guard Ben Roy (30) goes for a layup in a game against Colgate University on Wednesday. The Terriers lost 64-74. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball falls to Colgate 74-64

Annika Morris February 9, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team dropped a competitive game to Colgate University 74-64 after coming within one point with four minutes left on the clock.
Junior forward Caitlin Weimar (11) protecting the ball from a Holy Cross player in Jan. 2024. The Terriers lost 50-61 on Monday. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFF

Women’s basketball drops Turnpike Trophy contest to Holy Cross, 61-50

Annika Morris January 30, 2024
The last time the Boston University women’s basketball team faced College of the Holy Cross, the Crusaders ended BU’s dreams of making the NCAA tournament in heartbreaking fashion in the Patriot League Finals. Holy Cross (14-6, 8-1 Patriot League) proved once again to be a hurdle the Terriers (13-7, 5-4 PL) could not clear. BU lost the Turnpike Trophy matchup 61-50 on Monday afternoon.
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.
Alexi Giannoulias

Terrier basketball alum Alexi Giannoulias wins Illinois Secretary of State

Mara Mellits March 31, 2023
Former BU men's basketball player Alexi Giannoulias was elected to the position of Illinois Secretary of State earlier this year.
The Boston University men’s hockey team against Providence

BU men’s hockey set to take on Western Michigan in NCAAs

James Garrison March 22, 2023
The Hockey East champion men's ice hockey team is set to face the Western Michigan Broncos in the first round of the NCAA Regional competition. James Garrison has a preview of the matchup.
Men's Ice Hockey

Men’s ice hockey to take on Providence College in Hockey East Semifinals

Mark Fraenkel March 16, 2023
Following a resounding victory in the Hockey East quarterfinals and riding a five-game win streak, the men's hockey team will face the Friars in the semifinals on Friday. Mark Fraenkel previews the team's big weekend.
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