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Sophomore forward Sisi Bentley (94) throws the ball during a game against Loyola University Maryland on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team takes their fourth loss in a row, falling 51-71 against Colgate on Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Blowout loss to Colgate latest in four-game skid for women’s basketball

By Julianna D’Amato February 16, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Saturday, this one a 71-51 drubbing at the hands of Colgate University. It was yet another loss on the road, dropping their out-of-town record to 4-8.
Then-graduate student defender Patrick Morrison (77) gets ready on the field in a game against Army on March 22. The Boston University men’s lacrosse team won 15-6 against Monmouth on Friday. BELLA JONES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s lacrosse steamrolls Monmouth 15-6, Kohr scores six

By Jose Rodriguez February 16, 2025
On Valentine's Day, Boston University’s men’s lacrosse team had a date with Monmouth University at Nickerson Field. The Terriers (2-0) emerged victorious Friday evening with a final score of 15-6, thanks to junior attacker Jimmy Kohr’s career-high six goals.
Boston University women’s soccer head coach Megan Burke. Burke, who was previously an assistant coach for the Terriers, will start her new role as head coach next fall. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Megan Burke takes charge as women’s soccer looks for continued success

By Ryan Abazari February 12, 2025
The Boston University women’s soccer team will play under a new head coach next fall, but it will be a familiar face —- former assistant coach Megan Burke.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: Nothing is going right with the Canucks

By Annika Morris February 12, 2025
The Vancouver Canucks have been plagued with issues throughout the entire season. On paper, they’re not a worse team than that which forced Game 7 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: The 2025 All-Star Weekend has potential to be the best of this era

By Kailyn Smith February 12, 2025
This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco is sure to make Valentine’s Day even more sweet. The weekend is so much bigger than Sunday night’s big game, and it truly is a showcase of the best of basketball.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

On the Hill: Two months after disaster at Killington, Shiffrin is ready to get back on track

By Logan Severance February 12, 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin has finally returned to the World Cup circuit following a traumatic injury during a run in November. The fall during her giant slalom run at Killington left her with a punctured oblique and severe muscle trauma in her abdomen.
Then-junior attack Hannah Tiller (23) goes to catch the ball during a game against Colgate University on Apr. 17, 2024. The Boston University women’s lacrosse team falls 21-6 to Boston College on Sunday afternoon at Nickerson Field. COURTESY OF MATT WOOLVERTON/BU ATHLETICS

Women’s lacrosse defenseless against No.1 Eagles, falls 21-6 in season opener

By Jose Rodriguez February 10, 2025
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team fell 21-6 to local rival and reigning National Champion Boston College as Eagle attack Rachel Clark netted five goals.
Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen (21) dribbles the ball during a game against Loyola Maryland on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to Holy Cross at the Hart Center Arena on Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls to Holy Cross as time for turnaround dwindles

By Kailyn Smith February 9, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to local rivals Holy Cross 60-47, falling to ninth in the Patriot League with a 2-9 conference record.
Junior Haley Newman swimming for Boston University on Nov. 9. BU swimming and diving hosted the final home meet of the season, the Boston Winter Open, on Feb. 7-8. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Swim and dive bid farewell to seniors, prepare for Patriot League Championships

By Anthony Gasowski February 9, 2025
The Boston University swimming and diving teams competed in the seventh-annual Boston Winter Open held at the FitRec Competition Pool over the weekend.
Graduate student guard Miles Brewster (24) dribbles the ball by a Navy player on Feb. 5. The Boston University men’s basketball team fell to Holy Cross 72-52 on Saturday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball’s road woes continue, Holy Cross latest challenge

By Jason Asvestopoulos February 9, 2025
In the 91st meeting between the Boston University men’s basketball team and College of the Holy Cross, the Crusaders cruised to victory in front of their home crowd, 72-52.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Jimmy Butler doesn’t have to play nice, but he does have to get real

By Kailyn Smith February 7, 2025
Jimmy Butler’s campaign to garner the most attention this season has failed, and not just because it was overshadowed by the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sophomore guard Michael McNair (20) watches as junior guard Ben Roy (30) steals the ball from a Navy player during a game on Wednesday. Boston University secured an eighth-consecutive victory, defeating Navy 87-65. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Miles Brewster erupts with career-best 25 points as men’s basketball wins eighth-straight home game

By Jose Rodriguez February 7, 2025
Case Gymnasium has been good to the Boston University men’s basketball team this season. The Terriers (12-12, 6-5 PL) secured an eighth-consecutive home victory led by graduate student guard Miles Brewster's career-high 25 points, defeating Navy 87-65 on Wednesday night.
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