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Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen (21) and freshman forward Allison Schwertner (42) defend a Northeastern player during the game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to the University of Connecticut on Thursday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball struggles in first away game, falls to No. 2 UConn

Toby Moses November 10, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to the University of Connecticut in their first away game of the year Thursday night with a final score of 86-32.
Boston University junior defender Morgan Weaver (22) dribbling the ball during an earlier game against Lehigh University on September 28, 2024. The BU women’s soccer team tied American University 2-2 at an away game on Friday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP FILE

Women’s soccer comes back to tie 2-2 against American University, upholds unbeaten Patriot League record

Julianna D’Amato October 27, 2024
The Boston University women’s soccer team tied the American University Eagles on the road in their penultimate regular season game with a 2-2 final score on Saturday. This tie maintained the Terriers’ (4-7-6, 4-0-4 Patriot League) undefeated record in the Patriot League.
Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during the field hockey game on Saturday. The Boston University field hockey team beat Colgate University at home on Friday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey defeats Colgate 3-1, clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament

Jose Rodriguez October 20, 2024
The Boston University field hockey team claimed a slot in the Patriot League Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Colgate University Friday night at New Balance Field. 
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.
The Boston University men’s basketball team huddles under the net during their last game of the season against Lehigh on March 10. The Terriers concluded their inconsistent season with a 16-17 record, looking to gain momentum next year. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball looks back on rollercoaster season, postseason experience for young roster

Jason Asvestopoulos April 8, 2024
In what can only be described as an up and down year, the 2023-2024 Boston University men’s basketball season saw it all — heartbreaking losses and moments of adversity, incredible wins and infectious confidence. Despite not reaching their end goal, a young Terrier squad battled all the way to the end.
Boston University's bench watches senior guard Miles Brewster shoot a free throw to send the Terriers to overtime in the Patriot League semi-final game against Lehigh on Sunday. The Terriers fell to the Mountain Hawks 84-79. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball squanders first-half cushion, falls to Lehigh in the Patriot League semifinal

Eli Cloutier March 16, 2024
From the opening tip, the energy inside Case Gym was palpable. With a spot in the Patriot League Tournament final on the line, the Terriers jumped out to a 21-point lead late in the first half and led by 18 at the break. Despite the cushion, the second-seeded Boston University men’s basketball team (16-17, 10-8 PL) fell to the sixth seed, Lehigh University (14-17, 9-9 PL), 84-79 in overtime.
Freshman guard Aina Grane Torres (8) prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Lehigh University on Feb. 28. The Terriers fell to Colgate University 77-40 on Wednesday, ending their bid for the first seed going into the Patriot League. ZACH SCHWARTZ/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball drops to third seed with blowout loss to Colgate

Annika Morris March 7, 2024
The women’s basketball team dropped their final contest of their regular season to Colgate University 77-40, ending their bid for the first seed going into the Patriot League tournament to fall to the third.
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.
Recent graduate Julianna Stureman during a match against Army last October

Women’s soccer loses final game at Army, remains fourth seed in PL Tournament

Sam Robb O’Hagan October 26, 2023
After a season of inconsistency, the women's soccer team dropped the regular season finale ahead of Patriot League Tournament play.
Boston University junior midfielder and back Tegan Poerio (15) in a game against the University of New Hampshire in April. The Terriers defeated Colgate University 6-2 on Friday, securing their spot in the Patriot League Tournament. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey beats Colgate University 6-2, snags spot in Patriot League Tournament

Chloe Cramutola October 23, 2023
BU scored a season-high six goals in their takedown of Colgate to secure a spot in the postseason after a brief losing streak.
Boston University junior midfielder Hugrún Helgadóttir (31) kicks the ball in a game against Yale University on Tuesday. The Terriers beat American 4-0 during Senior Day on Saturday to secure a playoff spot in the Patriot League Tournament. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s Soccer sweeps American 4-0, clinching playoff berth on Senior Day

Ella Willis October 23, 2023
Women's soccer will compete in the Patriot League Tournament after their win with aggressive offense and a clean sheet.
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Women’s lacrosse secures postseason berth with 19-15 win over American University

Gabby Church May 1, 2023
The women's lacrosse team defeated American University to clinch a spot in the postseason.
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