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Then-junior attack Hannah Tiller (23) goes to catch the ball during a game against Colgate University on Apr. 17, 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team falls 21-6 to Boston College on Sunday afternoon at Nickerson Field. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse defenseless against No.1 Eagles, falls 21-6 in season opener

Jose Rodriguez February 10, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team fell 21-6 to local rival and reigning National Champion Boston College as Eagle attack Rachel Clark netted five goals.

‘Scrubs’ is the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for everyone who isn’t pre-med

Grace Donahue March 1, 2021
“Scrubs,” a medical “drama” that doesn’t take itself too seriously, has easily become my comfort show in my first semester of college and 2021 in general.
High schools in Massachusetts will be permitted to hold outdoor, socially distanced graduations starting July 19. Facial coverings will be enforced and attendance will be limited to graduates and immediate family. COURTESY OF MCELSPETH VIA PIXABAY

In pandemic, Massachusetts high schools offer non-traditional graduation celebrations

Amanda Cappelli May 29, 2020
From airplane flyovers to drive-by car parades, high schools across Massachusetts are finding unique ways to celebrate their graduating seniors during the pandemic.
At the end of the 2016-17 season, Charlie McAvoy made the jump from BU to the Bruins. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

The Blue Line: The state of Terrier hockey

Mike Benedykciuk October 27, 2016

In the most recent USCHO Division I poll, the Boston University men’s hockey team is ranked No. 4 in the nation. The Terriers (3-2) are coming off of a terrific home-stand featuring a 7-0 rout...

Terriers celebrate after scoring a goal. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS

BU men’s hockey relies on power play, strong goaltending to rout Sacred Heart

Nick Frazier October 21, 2016

Friday’s night game may not have started off pretty, but for the No. 8 Boston University men’s hockey team, it didn’t matter. Thanks to a shutout performance from freshman goaltender Jake...

Jake Oettinger stretches low to block Evan Jasper's penalty shot in the second period. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK

Defense shines in BU men’s hockey’s comprehensive win over Sacred Heart

Jonathan Sigal October 21, 2016

Brett Magnus and Nathan Perry, Sacred Heart University’s goaltenders, were busy men Friday night at Agganis Arena. After all, the No. 8 Boston University men’s hockey team threw 41 shots their...

Freshman defenseman Dante Fabbro has blocked seven shots through BU's first three games. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

No. 8 men’s hockey looks to bounce back against Sacred Heart, No. 4 Quinnipiac

Nick Frazier October 21, 2016

The No. 8 Boston University men’s hockey team will look to rebound from a winless weekend out west when it hosts Sacred Heart University on Friday and No. 4 Quinnipiac University on Saturday. After...

Kaitlin Sahlinger is now batting .222 on the year. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball knocks off Sacred Heart in ninth inning

Joe Calabrese March 25, 2016

Between waiting an extra hour for their opponent to arrive and waiting until the ninth inning to seal a 6-5 victory against Sacred Heart University, the Boston University softball team needed a lot...

BU will look to keep its impressive run of form going when Sacred Heart visits. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball readies for Sacred Heart with Patriot League play looming

James Mattone March 24, 2016

After splitting a weekend series in rainy Maryland, the Boston University softball team has two more non-conference fixtures against Sacred Heart University before diving into Patriot League play. The...

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