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The Daily Free Press

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Nickerson Field. Boston University’s NCAA Division I athletes work to improve their game for the upcoming fall season by training new recruits to thrive in a group dynamic. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers welcome recruits, coaches instill values ahead of fall season

Chloe Cramutola June 2, 2024
Even in the offseason, Boston University’s NCAA Division I athletes work to improve their game ahead of the upcoming fall season. While coaches and current players drill team values into their training, the recruiting classes look to build upon those principles to fit and thrive in the group dynamic.
Freshman guard Aina Grane Torres (8) celebrates with her teammates in a game against Lehigh in February. Despite a loss in the Patriot League Finals to Holy Cross, the 20-12 Terriers finished tied for second in the regular season. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball reflects on adversity, insights gained from past season

Chloe Cramutola March 29, 2024

While the team fell short of its ultimate goal of a conference championship, the Boston University women’s basketball team overcame adversity and saw success with the cards they were dealt.  “Key...

Junior guard Alex Giannaros (10) dribbles the ball down the court in a game against Army on Feb. 14. The Terriers fell to Holy Cross 61-55 in the Patriot League final on Thursday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Once again, women’s basketball loses to Holy Cross in the Patriot League final

Eli Cloutier March 18, 2024
372 days ago, the Terriers lost to Holy Cross on their home floor in the Patriot League final. Fast forward to Sunday, and Boston University had an opportunity to return the favor on the Crusaders’ court.
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. 
Senior Ethan Brittain-Watts in a game against the College of Holy Cross on Jan. 31 this year. The Boston University men’s basketball team is kickstarting their 2022-2023 season with a game against Northeastern University on Nov. 7. MOHAN GE/DFP FILE

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball team ready for redemption with both young and proven talent

Mark Fraenkel November 2, 2022
Following a heartbreaking OT loss to Navy in the Patriot League semifinals last season, the men's basketball team is ready to bounce back with new and tested talent alike.
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