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A statement published by BU Today. After recent allegations of sexual harassment by former women’s soccer coaches, Boston University announced it is looking to external recommendations for athletics policies.

BU launches external review of BU Athletics amid women’s soccer sexual harassment allegations

By Sana Muneer and Samantha Genzer June 26, 2025
Boston University announced Thursday it will pursue an “external review” of the Athletics Department’s policies and practices and addressed resurfacing “concerns” regarding former women’s soccer coach Casey Brown. The review will examine the department’s policies and “resources for support and care” as well as how the department prevents, responds to and follows up on complaints from athletes.
Men’s basketball coach Joe Jones huddles up with players during a game in February. Jones, who is entering his fifteenth year as head coach, shared his excitement about the team’s participation in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase against Harvard University Nov. 22.

Men’s basketball set to participate in Hall of Fame showcase

By Kailyn Smith June 6, 2025
For the first time since 2017, the Boston University men’s basketball team will face off against the Harvard University Crimson in the annual Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase on Nov. 22.
The No. 2 Boston University softball team (39-19, 14-4 Patriot League) celebrates its victory against the No. 1 Army West Point Black Knights (35-22, 16-2 PL) May 11. This was the Terriers’ third consecutive and eighth overall Patriot League tournament championship, a meaningful title after a tricky 2025 season.

‘In the end, it was a lot sweeter’: BU Softball ends year in Patriot League threepeat

By Ethan Pott June 6, 2025
The No. 2 Boston University Terriers softball team (39-19, 14-4 Patriot League) defeated the No. 1 Army West Point Black Knights (35-22, 16-2 PL) on May 11 to clinch its third consecutive and eighth overall Patriot League tournament championship.
Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12), who tied the game 8-8 in the second half against the Lafayette College Leopards. The Boston University Terriers beat the Leopards 12-10 in The Patriot League men’s lacrosse semifinals May 2. 
JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers defeat Lafayette Leopards 12-10 in thrilling conference semifinal

By Austin Kittrell May 6, 2025
The Patriot League men’s lacrosse playoffs began May 2 with the Boston University Terriers (11-5, 6-2 Patriot League) beating the Lafayette College Leopards (10-6, 5-3 PL) 12-10 in the semifinal.
Boston University Student Body President Akwasi Antwi speaks at a BU Student Government meeting Oct. 21. The Student Government approved funding for multiple student organizations on campus and voted to endorse a new training program. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov approves funding requests for 4 student organizations

By José Quintero March 4, 2025
Boston University Student Government approved funding requests for four student organizations during its Monday meeting.
Nickerson Field. On Friday, Boston University alumna and head women’s soccer coach Casey Brown announced she is stepping down from her position, effective immediately. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

After NCAA Tournament appearance, Casey Brown steps down as women’s soccer head coach

By Ava Malamut December 17, 2024
After three years as head coach of the Boston University women's soccer team, Casey Brown resigned from her position last Friday, effective immediately.
Boston University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members at a watch party for a broadcast about the election and civic engagement. The broadcast was presented by The Team, a non-profit organization encouraging voter participation and civic engagement among student-athletes. SAAC offered voting resources leading up to the election and hopes to provide more civic engagement opportunities for student-athletes in the future. COURTESY OF EMILY HOWARD

Boston University student-athletes push for civic action, look to unify, project voices post-election

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor November 7, 2024
Two months before Tuesday’s presidential election, the Boston University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee offered voting resources with a focus on civic engagement.

Grant Cartwright promoted to BU track and field, cross country director

By Chris Larabee July 2, 2024
After five seasons as an assistant coach for throws at Boston University, Grant Cartwright was promoted as director of the track and field and cross country program on Monday, according to a press release by BU Athletics. 
Boston University Track and Tennis Center. The director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams Gabe Sanders stepped down on Thursday. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Director of BU track and field, cross country steps down following abuse allegations

By Mara Mellits and Brendan Galvin April 26, 2024
After five years as the director of Boston University’s track and field and cross country teams, Gabe Sanders stepped down Thursday afternoon, according to a press release from BU Athletics.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Beanpot tournament inaccessibility exposes gender inequality in BU hockey culture | Editorial

By Editors February 1, 2024
With the Beanpot being such an essential and famed part of the student community and culture in Boston, it must become more accessible to the people who wish to attend, especially if we want to boost support for women’s sports. 
The Boston University Student Activities Office at ​​1 University Rd

Exiled from SPLASH: a look at BU’s unofficial clubs

By Devan Colby October 5, 2023
It was a sunny October afternoon, and a team of Boston University athletes was in the midst of its semiweekly practice on Magazine Beach, a stretch of green along the Charles River in Cambridge. 
Boston University forward Caitlin Weimar (11) drives to the hoop during the 2023 Patriot League finals. The women’s basketball team ended the regular season with a 22-7 record. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers gear up for Fall 2023

By Austin Chen June 7, 2023
Boston University boasts 24 varsity teams that compete in the NCAA’s Division I across the fall and spring semesters. Here’s what to know about some of the teams that will compete during the fall semester.
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