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BU alumnus Gary Abbott

BU alumnus to be honored as National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee

Sonja Chen May 31, 2021
Gary Abbott will receive the Order of Merit at his induction in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on June 4.
Carl Adams, former Boston University wrestling head coach, hugs Nestor Taffur, former captain, at the last meet before the wrestling program was cancelled. PHOTO BY MICHELLE JAY/DFP FILE PHOTO

BU wrestlers look back one year after team’s final season

J.D. Capelouto January 22, 2015

  Less than a year ago, Boston University wrestler Matt Belikov, then a sophomore, stepped off the mat after a match, feeling invigorated and proud, a memory that was one of many he shared with...

Nancy Feldman named Mid-Atlantic Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year

Daily Free Press Admin December 5, 2013

Boston University women’s soccer coach Nancy Feldman has accumulated many honors during her storied 19-year career: 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, nine America East conference championships and nine...

Top 10 Quotes of 2012-13

Daily Free Press Admin May 2, 2013

It has been an eventful year for Boston University sports, and we have gathered a list of the top 10 quotes in BU athletics from the 2012-13 academic year. Here is to more great moments to come! "You...

Wrestling moves from CAA to EIWA

Daily Free Press Admin April 29, 2013

The Boston University Department of Athletics announced Thursday the BU wrestling program will move to the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) for the 2013–14 season, which will be its...

Ghosts of Editors Past: BU alum’s view on why BU should keep varsity wrestling team

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

Gary Abbott (COM ’82) is the Director of Communications for USA Wrestling, a four-year letterman for BU Wrestling and the Fall 1981 Editorial Page Editor for the Daily Free Press.  Monday was April...

BU wrestling community reacts to loss

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

Carl Adams had a busy day Monday. He got a call from a top New York high school wrestler, who, after weeks of contemplation, decided to commit to Boston University for the fall. Then the 32-year BU wrestling...

Wrestling team ceasing varsity- level competition

Daily Free Press Admin April 1, 2013

Monday night, Boston Unviersity Director of Athletics Mike Lynch announced that the BU wrestling team would cease competition at the varsity level after the 2013-14 season. The athletes on the roster...

Wrestling gets wins from 3 players at NCAA Championships

Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2013

While three teams from Boston University had their respective seasons come to an end this weekend, one team shined in its postseason appearance this year, as the wrestling team made some noise in its appearance...

Swimming team finds success in weekend meet

Daily Free Press Admin January 30, 2013

Swimming and Diving The Boston University swimming and diving team competed at the Dartmouth Invitational at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center in White River Junction, Vt., Friday and Saturday. The men...

BU wrestling opens season with win at Binghamton

Daily Free Press Admin November 15, 2012

The Boston University wrestling team opened its 2012–13 season at the Binghamton Open on Sunday. Redshirt junior Nestor Taffur and sophomore Mitchell Wightman were BU’s top performers. Taffur led...

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