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Junior midfielder Maddie Hudson (1) carries the ball down the field during a field hockey game on Oct. 19. The Boston University field hockey team lost its final regular season game against Cornell University on Sunday. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey falls to Cornell 2-1, looks to PL Semifinal after regular season finale

Jose Rodriguez November 4, 2024
The Boston University field hockey team (6-10, 3-3 Patriot League) fell in its regular season finale against Cornell University by a score of 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at New Balance Field.
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. 
Boston University senior midfielder Payton Anderson (2) plays against American University on October 28, 2023 in her junior season. The Terriers fell 4-2 to Northeastern on Sunday. MAGDALENA LAZOWSKI/DFP FILE

Field hockey falls to crosstown rival Northeastern in 4-2 loss

Grace Sferrazza October 16, 2024
The Boston University field hockey team came up short against Northeastern University with a 4-2 loss at New Balance Field.
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 sophomore forward and midfielder Maddie Hudson (13) in a game against Harvard in April. The Terriers beat Columbia 2-1 on Sunday at the newly renovated New Balance field. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey wins it late again, beats Columbia with under five minutes on clock

Isaira Alvarez October 11, 2023
The Boston University field hockey team extended its win streak to four games after defeating Columbia University on Sunday afternoon with two goals in the final 10 minutes of the game.
Boston University field hockey players Payton Anderson (2), Michelle Prario (95), Rachel Borzymowski (10), Amalia Preece (11), and Thalia Steenssens (24) in a game against UNH in April. The Terriers are 3-3 and won their first Patriot League game Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

NOTEBOOK: Field hockey starts strong, prepares for league competition

Chloe Patel September 19, 2023
Boston University’s field hockey season is underway on their brand new home turf in head coach Sally Starr’s historic 43rd season. In their first six games, the Terriers (3-3, 1-0 Patriot League) have played some exciting overtime matches and high-scoring games.
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.
Junior midfielder Thalia Steenssens during a game against Duke University on Oct. 24, 2021. The Terriers lost to Lehigh University during the Patriot League Championship game on Saturday. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFF

Field hockey narrowly loses 2-1 against Lehigh in overtime of Patriot League Championship

Chloe Patel November 7, 2022
In a heartbreaking overtime finish, the Boston University field hockey team fell 2-1 to Lehigh University in the Patriot League Championship.
Defender Rachel Borzymowski plays during an Oct. 2021 game. BU women’s field hockey defeated Bucknell University 1-0 in a Patriot League semifinal on Nov. 3, 2022 to proceed to the conference championship. JEFF TEDI/DFP FILE

Terrier stars shined in field hockey’s 1-0 victory, advances to Patriot League Championship

Chloe Patel November 3, 2022
The Boston University field hockey team defeated Bucknell University 1-0 in the semifinal round of the Patriot League championship, with a goal from Patriot League Rookie of the Year Martu Coulo in the third quarter.
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Turnovers plague field hockey in 3-1 loss to Boston College

Mitch Fink October 24, 2022
Outshot 31-5, The Boston University field hockey team fell to no. 21 Boston College by a score of 3-1 on Sunday afternoon.
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Field Hockey upsets No. 23 Maine in 5-2 thriller

Brett Abrams October 20, 2022
Behind Payton Anderson's three goals, the BU field hockey team upset the No. 23 ranked University of Maine in a high-scoring 5-2 affair on Tuesday night.
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Field hockey on top of Patriot League, defeats American 2-1

Reed O’Brien October 2, 2022
With offensive production from Tess Csejka, Mikayla Crowley and Amalia Preece, the BU field hockey team upset #25 American University on Saturday with a 2-1 victory.
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