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Despite the abrupt ending to her college career, senior forward Nia Irving, shown in a Feb. 15 game against Navy, said the hard work that she and fellow senior guard Vanessa Edgehill put into the program paid off. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DFP FILE

Coronavirus pandemic forces short end to BU playoff runs, spring seasons

Chris Larabee March 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic forced the NCAA to cancel the spring season and the remaining playoffs for winter sports, cutting seasons short for seniors as the virus spreads across the U.S.
Senior forward Nia Irving shined on senior day with a team-high 22 points and 5 rebounds in Boston University’s 71-56 victory over Navy Saturday. RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Irving leads Terriers on Senior day, BU defeats Navy 71-56

Jacob Nesson February 17, 2020

The Boston University Women’s basketball team hosted the United States Naval Academy for BU’s 71-56 senior day victory Saturday.  After a close first half, the Terriers (14-10, 9-4 Patriot...

Junior guard Katie Nelson, shown in a November 2018 game against the University of New Hampshire, scored 12 points and played all 40 minutes as the Terriers defeated Colgate University 60-58 Wednesday. MADDIE EPPERSON/ DFP FILE

Women’s basketball edges Colgate in final seconds to secure road win, 60-58

Zoe Pantazelos February 13, 2020
Freshman forward Maren Durant sank two free throws in the final seconds as BU defeated Colgate University 60-58.
Senior guard Payton Hauck in a Nov. 28 game against the University of New Hampshire. Hauck earned her first career double-double Sunday with 11 points and 10 rebounds against the University of Delaware. MADISON EPPERSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

20 Questions with women’s basketball senior guard Payton Hauck

Lily Betts December 6, 2018
The Daily Free Press caught up with senior guard Payton Hauck to talk about her team’s goals for the season, Ariana Grande and the best Mexican food in Boston.
Freshman guard Katie Nelson ended the 2017-18 season second on the team in scoring, averaging 9.4 points per game. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU women’s basketball 2017-18 season comes to a close

Nick Miata March 11, 2018
The Boston University women’s basketball team’s season came to an end on March 3. The Terriers finished their season in the first round of the Patriot League tournament, falling to Lafayette College 66-61.
Sophomore forward Nia Irving had 21 points against American Wednesday night. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s basketball hangs tough with Patriot League best, but falls 61-54 to American

Josh Rothstein February 15, 2018

The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to American University 61-54 Wednesday night at Case Gym. After trailing by 17 points at the end of the first quarter, the Terriers (10-14,...

Women’s basketball beats Colgate in overtime, first win in six games

Liam O’Brien February 8, 2018

On the verge of suffering its most heartbreaking defeat of the season, the Boston University women’s basketball team stepped up when it mattered most. Down 58-54 with 10 seconds left in regulation,...

Senior guard Corrine Williams tallied 13 points against Lehigh. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh 65-56 at home

Nick Miata February 5, 2018

The Boston University women’s basketball team entered Saturday afternoon’s matchup against Lehigh University riding a five-game losing streak. After falling behind early, the Terriers (8-13,...

Women’s basketball hits the road to take on Bucknell

Nick Miata January 26, 2018

The Boston University women’s basketball team will travel to Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Saturday, where it will take on Bucknell University in an afternoon matchup. The Terriers (8-11, 3-6 Patriot...

Terriers drop fourth game in a row, lose to Lafayette 47-45

Josh Rothstein January 25, 2018

The Boston University women’s basketball continued its losing streak, as it extended to four games Wednesday night at Case Gym. BU (8-11, 3-6 Patriot League) fell to Lafayette College 47-45. After...

Women’s basketball unable to complete comeback against Navy, drops third straight

Josh Rothstein January 22, 2018

On Saturday afternoon, Boston University women’s basketball lost its third straight Patriot League game to the United States Naval Academy, 64-59, at Case Gym. The Terriers (8-10, 3-5 Patriot League)...

Women’s basketball falls in back and forth game with American

Josh Rothstein January 18, 2018

The Boston University women’s basketball team played competitively with the best the Patriot League has to offer for the majority of its Wednesday night game, but ultimately American University was...

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