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Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen (21) and freshman forward Allison Schwertner (42) defend a Northeastern player during the game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to the University of Connecticut on Thursday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball struggles in first away game, falls to No. 2 UConn

Toby Moses November 10, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to the University of Connecticut in their first away game of the year Thursday night with a final score of 86-32.
Former senior guard Kelsi Mingo (3) looks to make a basket against Lehigh University in February. Last season, the Boston University women’s basketball team finished second place in the Patriot League. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball gears up for 2024-25 season with depth, potential

Toby Moses November 3, 2024
After a second-place finish in the Patriot League last year, the Boston University women’s basketball team heads into the 2024-25 season with a young, revamped roster focused on building conference success. 
Junior guard Daman Tate (13) shooting a basket during a game against Holy Cross in Jan. 2024. The Terriers lost 63-65 on Monday. DANNY DOLAN/DFP STAFF

Men’s basketball falters in second half once again, this time against Holy Cross

Tori Torres January 30, 2024
Despite an aggressive start and lead throughout the first half, the Boston University’s men’s basketball fell to the College of the Holy Cross 65-63 on Monday night.
Junior forward Caitlin Weimar (11) protecting the ball from a Holy Cross player in Jan. 2024. The Terriers lost 50-61 on Monday. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFF

Women’s basketball drops Turnpike Trophy contest to Holy Cross, 61-50

Annika Morris January 30, 2024
The last time the Boston University women’s basketball team faced College of the Holy Cross, the Crusaders ended BU’s dreams of making the NCAA tournament in heartbreaking fashion in the Patriot League Finals. Holy Cross (14-6, 8-1 Patriot League) proved once again to be a hurdle the Terriers (13-7, 5-4 PL) could not clear. BU lost the Turnpike Trophy matchup 61-50 on Monday afternoon.
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Innes brace lifts men’s soccer to Patriot League Championship

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.
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

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.
Sophomore midfielder Giulianna Gianino (15) dribbles down the field.

Women’s soccer upset by Holy Cross, held scoreless for first time in five games

Sam Robb O’Hagan October 12, 2023
Women’s soccer failed to score on 16 shots, surrendering a chance at first place in the Patriot League in their 1-0 loss to the College of the Holy Cross at Nickerson Field.
Freshman midfielder Jason Zacarias (26) dribbles down the field during a match against The College of the Holy Cross on Wednesday. The Boston University Terriers beat Holy Cross 3-0. HALEY ALVAREZ-LAUTO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer dominates Holy Cross, wins first three Patriot League contests

Sam Robb O’Hagan October 1, 2023
Boston University men’s soccer dismantled the College of the Holy Cross at Nickerson Field on Wednesday night, scoring early and often on their way to a statement 3-0 victory. It was the first time in 22 months that the Terriers (6-2-1, 3-0-0 Patriot League) have scored three goals in a game, and they did it in just over 20 minutes.
Boston University field hockey players Payton Anderson (2), Michelle Prario (95), Rachel Borzymowski (10), Amalia Preece (11), and Thalia Steenssens (24) in a game against UNH in April. The Terriers are 3-3 and won their first Patriot League game Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

NOTEBOOK: Field hockey starts strong, prepares for league competition

Chloe Patel September 19, 2023
Boston University’s field hockey season is underway on their brand new home turf in head coach Sally Starr’s historic 43rd season. In their first six games, the Terriers (3-3, 1-0 Patriot League) have played some exciting overtime matches and high-scoring games.
Boston University midfielder Jennifer Barry drives down the field.

Women’s lacrosse loses fourth game of last five, falls to Holy Cross 17-13

Gabby Church March 31, 2023
The women's lacrosse team was unable to complete a second-half comeback, ultimately dropping their second straight game in a matchup against the College of the Holy Cross.
Women's Lacrosse

Women’s lacrosse suffers 15-1 loss to Loyola Maryland, falls to No. 6 in Patriot League

Boyuan Zhang March 27, 2023
The women's lacrosse team suffered a tough loss to the No. 9 ranked Loyola Maryland Greyhounds in the Terriers' third conference game of the season.
Women's Basketball

BU holds Army scoreless in overtime, advances to Patriot League Championship with 84-68 win

Chloe Patel March 10, 2023
The women's basketball team shut down the Black Knights in overtime to secure its spot in the Patriot League Championship for the second time in three seasons.
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