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The Daily Free Press

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Senior guard Alex Giannaros (10) shoots the ball during an away game against University of Connecticut on Nov. 7. Giannaros has cemented her place among the pantheon of Boston University women’s basketball greats, entering the top 10 career points-scorers in the program. COURTESY OF CLARUS MULTIMEDIA GROUP

For Alex Giannaros, the record books aren’t enough — she still wants a championship

Ryan Abazari February 28, 2025
Senior guard Alex Giannaros has cemented her place among the pantheon of Boston University women’s basketball greats, becoming a top-10 career points-scorer in the program.
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 Patriot League Rookie of the Year Corey Craig prepares to serve in a match against Bentley on Sunday. Men’s and women’s tennis are looking to return to the Patriot League finals this year as the runner-up and defending champions, respectively. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Tennis Notebook: Both teams vying to return to conference finals

Jason Asvestopoulos February 28, 2024
Both Boston University men’s and women’s tennis are in the midst of their respective seasons and are once again poised to contend for the Patriot League Championship.
Boston University sophomore defender John Roman works the ball around Lafayette junior midfielder Carter Houlihan during the Patriot League Championship game on Saturday. The Terriers clinched the Championship, beating Lafayette 1-0. HALEY ALVAREZ-LAUTO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer secures Patriot League Championship over Lafayette

Gabby Church November 13, 2023
After becoming the regular season champions with the one seed, the Terriers win the Patriot League Tournament 1-0.
mens soccer

Innes brace lifts men’s soccer to Patriot League Championship

Sam Robb O’Hagan November 8, 2023
A 2-0 win over Colgate in the Patriot League semifinals clinched a spot in the championship after taking the regular season title.
Boston University midfielder graduate student Colin Innes (10) passes the ball to freshman midfielder Jason Zacarias (26) during an Oct. 28 game against Loyola University Maryland

Men’s soccer takes regular season title with 2-0 victory over Army

Gabby Church November 3, 2023
The men's soccer team heads into the Patriot League tournament with the first seed after their win, capturing the highest number of standings points since joining the PL.
Boston University Junior back Payton Anderson (2) plays in an Oct. 28 game against American

Field hockey’s season ends with heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss in Patriot League Semifinals

Chloe Patel November 2, 2023
Lafayette scored the game-tying goal in the last minute of the game to send it to overtime before BU penalties led to the Leopards' game-winning goal.
Senior back Ryan Lee (19) fights for the ball in a senior night game against Loyola University Maryland on Saturday. The Terriers triumphed over Loyola 3-1 to secure a spot in the Patriot League tournament and finish the regular season undefeated at home. BELLA JONES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer defeats Loyola 3-1, finishes undefeated at home

Gabby Church October 30, 2023
Having already clinched a spot in the Patriot League Tournament with last week’s win at Bucknell University, the Boston University men’s soccer team replaced Loyola University Maryland at the top of the league table with one game left in the regular season after defeating them 3-1 on Saturday.
Alexandra Vellekoop during the 5K race at the 2022 Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown.

Cross country teams poised to outrun competition in 2023

Gracie Davenport September 6, 2023
The BU men's cross country team plans to build on experience gained during the success of the 2022 season, while the women's team looks forward to taking advantage of a young core.
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.
Senior guard Liz Shean walking off the court

Women’s basketball drops Patriot League Championship game to Holy Cross

Mark Fraenkel March 14, 2023
Despite a thrilling comeback, women's basketball fell short against Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship game.
Women's Basketball

BU holds Army scoreless in overtime, advances to Patriot League Championship with 84-68 win

Chloe Patel March 10, 2023
The women's basketball team shut down the Black Knights in overtime to secure its spot in the Patriot League Championship for the second time in three seasons.
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