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Junior catcher and infielder Alexa Ponce will be important for BU's offense at the St. John's Invitational. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball to play in St. John’s Invitational, final tournament before conference play

By Gabe Mosse March 15, 2018
A disappointing 1-4 result at the Louisville Slugger Tournament left the Boston University women’s softball team with an 8-12 record on the year with just over two weeks before Patriot League play begins against the United States Military Academy on March 31.
Senior center fielder Jilee Schanda helped the Terriers in their win against San Diego State University. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball finishes Louisville Slugger Tournament 1-4

By Liam O’Brien March 12, 2018
For many, there is nothing better than spending a week in the Southern California sun — and that is exactly how the Boston University softball team spent its spring break.
Senior outfielder Emma Wong will be a key player in BU's upcoming tournament in San Diego. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball heads west for San Diego Classic

By Liam O’Brien March 2, 2018
Once classes finish up, the Terriers (4-4) will be headed out to California to soak in some sun and play 12 games over the span of nine days in two separate tournaments in Southern California.
Junior catcher and infielder Alexa Ponce scored the game-winning run in BU's win against No. 1 Oklahoma. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Softball beats No. 1 Oklahoma in Troy Cox Classic, falls in rest of matchups

By Nicole Havens February 20, 2018
The Boston University softball team hit the road for its second tournament of the 2018 season, this time traveling to Las Cruces, New Mexico for the Troy Cox Classic.

Softball heads west trying to build off first tournament

By Josh Rothstein February 16, 2018

The Boston University softball team is preparing for its second preseason tournament and will travel to Las Cruces, New Mexico, home of New Mexico State University, for the Troy Cox Classic. BU...

Softball goes 3-2 in season in opening tournament in Florida

By Josh Rothstein February 14, 2018

The Boston University softball team had a successful first preseason tournament in Boca Raton, Florida. Hosted by Florida Atlantic University, the Terriers (3-2) won three of five games, including victories...

Softball looks to build on Patriot League Championship run

By Josh Rothstein February 9, 2018

The Boston University softball team is coming off a successful Patriot League campaign and is looking to get over that Championship hump once again. The Terriers had won the Patriot League and...

Sargent is home to BU's nutrition program. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The relationship between food and sports

By Olivia O’Brien September 21, 2017

Some people think that a healthy diet is associated with achieving fitness goals. However, not everyone is sure what healthy diets actually consist of. Every athlete has different routines and diets,...

Jake Oettinger says that being selected in the NHL draft is a dream come true. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

State of the Terriers 2017-18

By Greg Levinsky June 7, 2017

Boston University athletic teams shined during the 2016-17 school year. From Academic All-Patriot teams to All-American honors the Terriers once again succeeded from August through May in their fourth...

PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU softball team falls to Lehigh, finishes as runner-up in Patriot League Tournament

By Greg Levinsky May 14, 2017

Although senior Makinna Akers gave up just one run while pitching 10.2 innings, the Boston University softball team dropped two games to Lehigh University in the Patriot League Championship round. The...

Senior Gabi Martinez looks to lead her team to a Patriot Leauge title. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wins over Army and Lehigh propel softball to Patriot League championship round

By Greg Levinsky May 14, 2017

With two wins to open the weekend, the Boston University softball team advanced to the championship round of this year’s Patriot League Tournament. The Terriers (25-25, 14-3 Patriot League) downed...

Senior Makinna Akers dominated over the weekend, hurling 21 innings and allowing PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Softball sweeps Colgate, extends in-conference win streak

By Nick DiBona April 30, 2017

The Boston University softball team extended its in-conference winning streak to 12 games following its three-game sweep over Colgate University this past weekend, which included a big senior day victory...

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