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The Daily Free Press

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Senior guard Kelsi Mingo (3) looks to make a basket in a game against Lehigh University on Wednesday. The Terriers beat Lehigh 89-78. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball takes down Lehigh as playoffs inch closer

Layla Penn February 29, 2024
The Boston University women's basketball team battled it out against Lehigh on Wednesday night, ultimately winning in a high scoring game, 89-78.
Freshman guard Aoibhe Gormley (5) dribbles the ball in a game against Army on Feb. 14. The Terrier’s came back from a 9-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat American 58-56 on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball extends win streak to three after win against American

Layla Penn February 22, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team won in dramatic fashion with a pair of last-second free throws to take down American University 58-56 on Wednesday night.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) goes for a layup in a game against Army on Wednesday. The Terriers triumphed over the Black Knights 72-64.KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball team secures league win against Army

Layla Penn February 15, 2024
The Boston University women's basketball team (14-9, 6-6 Patriot League) bounced back after their last loss and beat Army West Point (10-12, 7-5 PL) 72-64 on Wednesday. Despite taking a loss against Bucknell on their homecourt last Saturday, the Terriers returned with even more precision, energy and determination.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) handles the ball in a game against Bucknell University on Saturday. The Terriers lost to the Bison 71-60 at home. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls short to Bucknell in a contentious conference bout

Layla Penn February 12, 2024
The Boston University's women's basketball team lost to Bucknell University 71-60, despite an impressive first half.
Freshman guard Audrey Erickson (21) dribbles down the court in a game against the University of Massachusetts Lowell last November. The Terriers won 51-39 against Lafayette College on Saturday. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball clinches another conference win over Lafayette

Layla Penn January 28, 2024
With high energy in the Case Gymnasium, the Boston University women's basketball team found their rhythm and beat Lafayette 51-39 on Saturday afternoon.
Junior guard Alex Giannaros (10) fights for control of the ball against Saint Joseph’s University on Tuesday. The Terriers fell short 62-47 in their first home loss of the season. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball suffers first loss at home to St. Joseph’s

Layla Penn December 9, 2023
Boston University women’s basketball team fell short 62-47 marking their first home loss against Saint Joseph’s University, who remains undefeated.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) in a game against University of Massachusetts Lowell on Nov. 6. The Terriers suffered a 30-point road loss against the Colorado Buffaloes on Tuesday. KELLY BRODER/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls 85-55, No. 7 Colorado pulls away with 30-point fourth quarter

Chloe Patel November 29, 2023
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to seventh-ranked University of Colorado 85-55 on Tuesday in the second game of a Colorado road trip.
Boston University senior forward Caitlin Weimar (11) drives to the hoop during the 2023 Patriot League finals. The Terriers beat University of New Hampshire on Friday with a final score of 56-47. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball continues stride with second win, beats University of New Hampshire

Chloe Cramutola November 13, 2023
After a back-and-forth first half, the Terriers pull away to defeat UNH 56-47.
Senior forward Caitlin Weimar shoots a layup.

Women’s basketball win on opening night at the buzzer over UMass Lowell

Brendan Galvin November 7, 2023
With just seconds left, senior forward Caitlin Weimar turned around and took a right-handed hook shot as Case Gym went silent and held its breath. As the buzzer sounded, the ball swished through the net. With a roaring crowd as witness, the Boston University women’s basketball team began the 2023-2034 season with a win, beating University of Massachusetts Lowell 60-58.
Senior guard Liz Shean walking off the court

Women’s basketball drops Patriot League Championship game to Holy Cross

Mark Fraenkel March 14, 2023
Despite a thrilling comeback, women's basketball fell short against Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship game.
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Terriers snap 17 game win streak in Turnpike Trophy contest

Annika Morris March 3, 2023
The College of the Holy Cross defeated women's basketball in the final game of the regular season, ending the Terriers' 17-game winning streak.
Boston University women's basketball against Lafayette

Women’s basketball continues home hot streak with win over Lafayette

Rachel Cherry January 28, 2022
The Boston University women's basketball team continued its home winning streak with a 67-57 victory over Lafayette.
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