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Assistant field hockey coach Liz Ryan in a game against American University in 2019. Ryan came back to Boston University after three years to join the coaching staff of the BU field hockey team. COURTESY OF LIZ RYAN

Back from across the pond, Liz Ryan returns to BU field hockey as assistant coach

Gabby Church September 13, 2024
Former Boston University field hockey player Liz Ryan has returned three years later as an assistant coach for the storied and successful program.
Alisa Connolly is one of the many international players on BU's field hockey team this season.PHOTO BY NATALIE CARROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

A look inside field hockey’s international recruiting process

Greg Levinsky September 25, 2017

In her 18th season as assistant coach to the storied Sally Starr, Tracey Paul’s role is more important than what comes to mind. She plans games, is an integral part of each practice and is tasked...

Freshman Alisa Connolly currently leads the Terriers in goals with three. 
PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Freshman Ailsa Connolly, newest BU field hockey star

Greg Levinsky September 14, 2017

In need of a spark entering the 2017 season, it was expected that upperclassmen on the Boston University field hockey would provide a boost. However, freshman forward Ailsa Connolly has stolen the...

PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Rachel Coll, Sofi Laurito highlight No. 14 field hockey’s Patriot League awards haul

Justin Pallenik November 4, 2015

Capping off a conference title-winning campaign, the No. 14 Boston University field hockey team garnered a multitude of individual honors from the Patriot League on Tuesday. Leading the way were senior...

PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DFP FILE PHOTO

No. 17 field hockey visits two teams trending in different directions in New York

Evan Yee September 25, 2015

The No. 17 Boston University field hockey team will try to extend its modest two-game winning streak when it travels to New York for the weekend to face off against Colgate University and No. 2 Syracuse...

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No. 17 field hockey uses penalty corners to snag two victories

Paige Smith September 22, 2015

The No. 17 Boston University field hockey team’s offense has hit its sweet spot, winning its latest games against Lafayette College and Providence College. The Terriers’ (5-2, 1-0 Patriot League)...

Ysi Schieb continues to be strong offensive presence

Daily Free Press Admin October 2, 2013

Looking back as the season hits the halfway point for the No. 20 Boston University field hockey team, the team’s success can largely be attributed to the veteran presence of captain and senior backer...

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