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Junior defenseman Giuseppe Bagnato (16) manages possession of the ball in the men’s soccer game against Harvard on Oct. 8. The Boston University men’s soccer team shut out Patriot League leader Bucknell University on Saturday. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer shuts out first-place Bucknell 1-0

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor October 15, 2024
Before the Saturday afternoon kickoff, the Boston University men’s soccer team sat sixth in the Patriot League and hosted a Bucknell University squad tied for first. The Terriers’ 1-0 win over the Bison aligned with the polls and handed Bucknell its first Patriot League loss of the season.
Sophomore Andrea Di Blasio and junior Giuseppe Bagnato. Di Blasio and Bagnato have been playing soccer together since they were 4 years old, and after one year apart at separate universities, the two reunited at Boston University. 
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Before they were Boston Terriers, Andrea Di Blasio and Giuseppe Bagnato were Brooklyn Italians

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor October 10, 2024
Eleven months ago, the Boston University men’s soccer team faced Syracuse University in the NCAA tournament. On either bench sat BU defender Giuseppe Bagnato and forward Andrea Di Blasio — who, before he wore Terrier red, played for the Orange.
Junior defenseman Giuseppe Bagnato (16) dribbles the ball away from a Harvard player during the men’s soccer game on Tuesday. This was the eighth tie game for men’s soccer this season. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer finishes to 1-1 draw against crosstown rival Harvard

By Ava Malamut October 9, 2024
The Boston University men’s soccer team saw another 1-1 draw at home Tuesday night in a non-conference rivalry against Harvard University.
Sophomore midfielder Ciara Kennedy (5) challenges a Navy player for the ball during the women’s soccer game on Saturday. The Terriers tied Navy 1-1 on Saturday and are currently undefeated in Patriot League matches. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer ties Navy 1-1 in Patriot League matchup

By Layla Penn October 6, 2024
The Boston University women's soccer team’s battle against United States Naval Academy ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday, allowing the Terriers to stay undefeated in Patriot League matchups.
Sophomore forward Andrea Di Blasio (7) dribbles the ball down the field during the men’s soccer game on Saturday. The team earned their seventh tie game this season with a final score of 1-1. TRACY LIU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer earns fifth Patriot League point in 1-1 draw against Lafayette

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor October 6, 2024
In a matchup building off last season’s Patriot League Final, the Boston University men’s soccer team took on Lafayette College on Saturday to start a three-game homestand with hopes of finding their first win in five games.
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Full-Time Focus: Dortmund is full of romantics

By Adriana Leyba October 2, 2024
Even in an environment where sports have been transformed into global, multi-billion dollar industries, football is full of romantics.
Junior forward Damola Salami (25) kicks a pass down the field in a game against Boston College on Sept. 24. The Terriers lost 3-1 against Lehigh in an away game on Saturday. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer suffers 3-1 loss on the road against Lehigh

By Layla Penn September 29, 2024
The Boston University men's soccer team lost 3-1 on the road against Lehigh University Saturday night. 
Graduate student midfielder Lily Matthews (24) runs with the ball in a game against Lehigh University on Saturday. The Terriers won against Lehigh 6-1, which allowed them rise to second in the Patriot League standings. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer secures 6-1 win over Lehigh with highest single-game score since 2017

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 29, 2024
Rising to second in the Patriot League standings after conference matchday three, the Boston University women’s soccer team has improved their record with a commanding 6-1 win over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Saturday afternoon.
Boston University’s Quin DeLaMater (left) defends against Boston College’s Michael Asare during a BC at BU game on Sept. 24, 2024. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
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Men’s soccer picks up another draw against Boston College, looks to future with confidence

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 25, 2024
Going into Tuesday night’s contest at Nickerson Field, the Boston University men's soccer team had not beaten Boston College in their last 10 games, standing at a record of 0-7-3.
Junior forward Damola Salami (25) in a game against Brown University on Sept. 17. The Terriers tied 2-2 in a game against Loyola Maryland on Saturday. BELLA JONES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer stays afloat against Loyola in 2-2 draw on the road

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 22, 2024
The Boston University men’s soccer team visited Loyola University Maryland Saturday afternoon for a 2-2 draw, riding on a positive start to conference play and sharing points with a tough side.
Senior forward Morgan Fagan (29) runs with the ball in a game against the Boston Dream on March 24. The Terriers tied 1-1 in the Patriot League opening game against Loyola Maryland on Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer ties it up 1-1 at Loyola in Patriot League opener

By Eva Smith September 22, 2024
After facing a difficult non-conference schedule, the Boston University women’s soccer team came away with a 1-1 tie against the Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds in the season opener of the Patriot League.
Senior midfielder Daniel Kim (8) takes a corner kick during the men’s soccer game against Brown University. The Terriers fell to Brown University 5-1 in Rhode Island on Tuesday. BELLA JONES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer suffers heavy 5-1 loss at Brown

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 18, 2024
Coming off its first win of the season in a conference matchup against Army West Point, the Boston University men’s soccer team traveled to face Brown University in Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Terriers recorded their second defeat of the season –– a 5-1 loss and the worst goal differential since a 0-4 loss against Colgate University in November 2017.
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