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Members of the Boston University’s swimming and diving team prepare to dive into the water at their meet against University of Massachusetts Amherst on Nov. 9. The team wrapped up its season at the 2025 Patriot League Championships held at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium over the weekend. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Swimming and Diving sets multiple individual bests at Patriot League Championships, finishes fifth overall

Anthony Gasowski February 24, 2025
The Boston University swimming and diving team wrapped up its season at the 2025 Patriot League Championships at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium over the weekend.
Junior Haley Newman swimming for Boston University on Nov. 9. BU swimming and diving hosted the final home meet of the season, the Boston Winter Open, on Feb. 7-8. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Swim and dive bid farewell to seniors, prepare for Patriot League Championships

Anthony Gasowski February 9, 2025
The Boston University swimming and diving teams competed in the seventh-annual Boston Winter Open held at the FitRec Competition Pool over the weekend.

Grant Cartwright promoted to BU track and field, cross country director

Chris Larabee July 2, 2024
After five seasons as an assistant coach for throws at Boston University, Grant Cartwright was promoted as director of the track and field and cross country program on Monday, according to a press release by BU Athletics. 
Boston University Track and Tennis Center. The director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams Gabe Sanders stepped down on Thursday. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Director of BU track and field, cross country steps down following abuse allegations

Mara Mellits April 26, 2024
After five years as the director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams, Gabe Sanders stepped down Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from BU Athletics.
Cameron Williams won the gold medal in the 200m, recording the 5th fastest time in the nation this year. PHOTO COURTESY PATRICK LAWLOR

Track and field carried by senior standouts at Patriot League Championships

Jordan Green February 20, 2017

The Boston University men’s and women’s track and field teams concluded their indoor season at the Patriot League Championships this past weekend at the Track and Tennis Center. The women’s...

PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 14 field hockey bests American, wins second straight Patriot League Championship

Ranya Mufti November 9, 2015

It was a sight for sore eyes at New Balance Field on Saturday afternoon, as the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team took the Patriot League Championship for the second year in a row. “It feels...

PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s soccer keeps composure, nets pair of late goals to win Patriot League

Nick Frazier November 9, 2015

After dominating Patriot League opponents and maintaining a perfect conference record during the regular season, the Boston University women’s soccer team struggled to repeat that success in the Patriot...

PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Women’s soccer takes Patriot League title with Bucknell win, advances to NCAA Tournament

Edward Moran November 9, 2015

With a chance for the Boston University women’s soccer team to make it into the NCAA Tournament, time was of the essence against Bucknell University. Then, an unfamiliar face made her presence felt...

PHOTO COURTESY STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

Cross country teams bring home top-5 finishes at Patriot League Championships

Nick Neville November 3, 2015

The Boston University men’s and women’s cross country teams found success this Halloween in the Patriot League Championships hosted at Colgate University’s Harry Lang Cross Country Course on Saturday. The...

PHOTO COURTESY STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

Cross country competes at Central Connecticut Mini Meet, prepares for Patriot League Championships

Nick Neville October 27, 2015

The Boston University men’s and women’s cross country teams had successful weekends at the CCSU Mini Meet at Central Connecticut State University on Friday afternoon, finishing fourth and fifth,...

PHOTO BY ABIGAIL LIN/DFP FILE PHOTO

BU cuts swimming and diving scholarships

Justin Pallenik October 19, 2015

Boston University is eliminating all future scholarships for the men’s swimming and diving team and 71 percent of scholarships for the women’s swimming and diving team, BU Athletics confirmed Monday. There...

PHOTO COURTESY STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

Men’s cross country takes first at New England Championships

Nick Frazier October 14, 2015

The Boston University men’s and women’s cross country teams both performed well at the New England Championships on Saturday at Franklin Park, with the men’s squad winning its meet with a score...

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