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The Daily Free Press

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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

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor November 13, 2023
After a back-and-forth first half, the Terriers pull away to defeat UNH 56-47.
Boston University sophomore defender John Roman works the ball around Lafayette junior midfielder Carter Houlihan during the Patriot League Championship game on Saturday. The Terriers clinched the Championship, beating Lafayette 1-0. HALEY ALVAREZ-LAUTO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer secures Patriot League Championship over Lafayette

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor November 13, 2023
After becoming the regular season champions with the one seed, the Terriers win the Patriot League Tournament 1-0.
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Innes brace lifts men’s soccer to Patriot League Championship

By Sam Robb O’Hagan November 8, 2023
A 2-0 win over Colgate in the Patriot League semifinals clinched a spot in the championship after taking the regular season title.
Boston University team captain Miles Brewster (24) shoots in a game against Northeastern University in November 2022.

Men’s basketball falls to Huskies in season opener 67-58

By Jason Asvestopoulos November 8, 2023
Despite putting up a tough fight, the Boston University men’s basketball team dropped their season opener to local rivals Northeastern University by a final score of 67-58 on Monday.
Boston University midfielder Giulianna Gianino (15) during a Sept. 16 game against Loyola Maryland.

NOTEBOOK: A look back at the women’s soccer team’s 2023 season

By Bella King November 8, 2023
Though the Boston University women’s soccer team (7-7-6, 4-3-2 Patriot League) fell 3-1 to Bucknell University (12-3-5, 5-1-3 P L) in the Patriot League Semifinals, the Terriers had a notable 29th season. With a nearly even number of wins, losses and ties, 2023 saw exciting games if not unabashed success.
Senior forward Caitlin Weimar shoots a layup.

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

By Brendan Galvin, Editor-in-Chief 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.
Boston University midfielder graduate student Colin Innes (10) passes the ball to freshman midfielder Jason Zacarias (26) during an Oct. 28 game against Loyola University Maryland

Men’s soccer takes regular season title with 2-0 victory over Army

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor November 3, 2023
The men's soccer team heads into the Patriot League tournament with the first seed after their win, capturing the highest number of standings points since joining the PL.
Boston University Junior back Payton Anderson (2) plays in an Oct. 28 game against American

Field hockey’s season ends with heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss in Patriot League Semifinals

By Chloe Patel November 2, 2023
Lafayette scored the game-tying goal in the last minute of the game to send it to overtime before BU penalties led to the Leopards' game-winning goal.
Senior back Ryan Lee (19) fights for the ball in a senior night game against Loyola University Maryland on Saturday. The Terriers triumphed over Loyola 3-1 to secure a spot in the Patriot League tournament and finish the regular season undefeated at home. BELLA JONES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer defeats Loyola 3-1, finishes undefeated at home

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor October 30, 2023
Having already clinched a spot in the Patriot League Tournament with last week’s win at Bucknell University, the Boston University men’s soccer team replaced Loyola University Maryland at the top of the league table with one game left in the regular season after defeating them 3-1 on Saturday.
Recent graduate Julianna Stureman during a match against Army last October

Women’s soccer loses final game at Army, remains fourth seed in PL Tournament

By Sam Robb O’Hagan October 26, 2023
After a season of inconsistency, the women's soccer team dropped the regular season finale ahead of Patriot League Tournament play.
Head coach of Boston University’s women’s lightweight rowing team Mary Foster. Foster, formerly the assistant coach of the Harvard-Radcliffe lightweight rowing team, began this season as the second head coach in Terrier women’s lightweight program history. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

Mary Foster brings student athlete experience to her new coaching role

By Adriana Leyba October 25, 2023
From student athlete to assistant coach to head coach, Mary Foster is an experienced coach bringing a fresh mindset to lightweight rowing.
Boston University junior midfielder and back Tegan Poerio (15) in a game against the University of New Hampshire in April. The Terriers defeated Colgate University 6-2 on Friday, securing their spot in the Patriot League Tournament. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Field hockey beats Colgate University 6-2, snags spot in Patriot League Tournament

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor October 23, 2023
BU scored a season-high six goals in their takedown of Colgate to secure a spot in the postseason after a brief losing streak.
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