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Men’s soccer opens conference play with a physical loss to Army

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor 10:27 am
Fresh off a three-goal performance against Brown University and three weekly awards, the Boston University men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Army West Point in their first Patriot League test this season.
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 tops preseason poll, looks for third-consecutive regular season title

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor August 23, 2025
After clinching a back-to-back No. 1 seed in 2024, the Boston University men’s soccer team is primed — and favored — to do it again.
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.
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.
BridgeToBU slate members (left to right) Hanna Yilma, Matthew Feliciano, Zakiya Majeed-Landau and Tony Wu. BridgeToBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on creating a platform for student voices.COURTESY OF MERRICK HWANG/BRIDGETOBU

Student voices, unity are at the ‘core’ of BridgeToBU StuGov campaign

By Hannah Portman March 26, 2025
Core — a single word with many meanings. But for Boston University Student Government slate BridgeToBU, it spells out the four fundamental words fueling their mission: community, outreach, response and empowerment.
People shop in Vivant Vintage on Newbury Street. The store officially opened this location Saturday. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Vivant Vintage opens second location on Newbury Street, aims to “dress everyone”

By Brontë Massucco March 4, 2025
While Newbury Street is known for drawing in large crowds on weekends, a line of shoppers took over the sidewalk as they waited for Vivant Vintage’s new location to officially open March 1.  Justin Pomerleau, owner and CEO of Vivant Vintage, opened the business’s flagship store in Lower Allston in 2014. Opening a location on Newbury Street has always been a dream of his. 
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.
Senior guard Alex Giannaros (10) dribbles the ball during the game on Saturday. The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to Loyola University Maryland 72-68. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers’ 22-point fourth quarter not enough to complete comeback against Loyola Maryland

By Jose Rodriguez February 2, 2025
Guard Laura Salmeron scored 28 points to lead Loyola University Maryland to a narrow 72-68 victory over Boston University on Saturday evening at Case Gym.
A Northeastern player pushes past senior guard Alex Giannaros (10) during a game on Nov. 4. Army West Point won 59-52 over Boston University at Case Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. 
CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers drop fourth-quarter lead against Black Knights, fall to 1-5 in Patriot League

By Jose Rodriguez January 21, 2025
Army West Point guards Trinity Hardy and Camryn Tade combined for 39 points to give Army West Point a 59-52 victory over Boston University in a Patriot League showdown at Case Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
Freshman forward Inez Gallegos (33) battles a Northeastern player for the ball during the women’s basketball game on Nov. 4. The Boston University women’s basketball team beat Rider University on Sunday. CLAIRE GUEST/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Ericksen 20-point performance hands Broncs 64-59 loss

By Jose Rodriguez December 2, 2024
Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen went 6-for-6 behind the arc to give the Boston University women’s basketball team a 64-59 victory over Rider University on Sunday afternoon at Case Gym.
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene resources and support page. Boston University students organized a crowdfunding campaign called Feeding NC for a class to support North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU class launches crowdfunding campaign to support Hurricane Helene victims

By Lindsay Gould December 2, 2024
North Carolina residents are facing unprecedented destruction and loss in the wake of Hurricane Helene. In response, students in Boston University’s Crowdfunding and Distribution class launched a crowdfunding campaign on Nov. 14 to support those impacted.
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