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Overhead shot of the indoor track at the BU Track and Tennis Center. The shot shows bustling activity during the annual David Hemery Valentine Invitational, as runners are shown racing on the track, pole vaulters and high jumpers are on the green infield, and people spectate in the stands.

Track and Tennis Center

Video: The Mystery behind BU’s Record-Breaking Indoor Track

March 1, 2023

Photo: Brian Durocher, a white man wearing a tan suit, looks off to the right during a women's ice hockey game. He stands with arms crossed as he leans to the right to get a closer look.

Women's Ice Hockey

Brian Durocher to Step Down after 18 Years Leading BU Women’s Hockey

February 15, 2023

National Sports

Alum Mike Grier Is Hockey’s First Black General Manager

February 14, 2023

Photo: BU Women's team celebrates as they win a goal. They are wearing their red uniforms with white lining, their arms are open in celebration, there are four of them. Between the third and fourth BU player is a NE Huskies team member in a white and navy uniform. They are on an ice hockey rink.

BEANPOT 2023

Terriers Fall to Huskies 4-1 in Women’s Beanpot Semifinal

February 7, 2023

Photo: BU Men's ice hockey faces-off against BC. Various BU hockey players grapple and push on the ice against BC players to get the puck. A referee stands in the center of the group.

Things-to-do

The Week Ahead: January 23 to 29

January 20, 2023

BU women’s hockey players and head coach Brian Durocher during their 3-2 overtime victory over Holy Cross on December 9. The Terriers will face the Crusaders at Fenway Park on January 6. Photo by Iman Zarrinkoub (SDM’25)

Athletics

BU Women’s Hockey Set to Play Holy Cross in 2023 Frozen Fenway Game

December 22, 2022

Photo: Fox Sports reporter Jenny Taft on the sidelines at the November 25 FIFA World Cup USA-England match. A white woman wearing a a white shirt and light blue blazer holds up a microphone with a large "FOX" label on it. A green football pitch. The seats are filled with fans in the background and a large replica 2022 World cup can be seen in the background as well.

Journalism & Media

COM Alum Reports from the Biggest Stage in Sports—the FIFA World Cup

December 15, 2022

Photo: The BU women’s lightweight rowing team practicing on the Charles River ahead of this weekend’s Head of the Charles Regatta. Four young women wearing BU wet suits row down the Charles. A blurry bridge can be seen in the distance.

Varsity Sports

Head of the Charles Regatta: BU Men’s, Women’s Teams Will Compete This Weekend

October 20, 2022

Brian Durocher, BU women’s hockey head coach, says his skaters “have been busy as all get-out, they have a good leadership group, and they're excited.” Photos by Olivia Fox/BU Athletics. Here Durocher stands in front of his team on the ice, who are kneeling.

Varsity Sports

BU Women’s Hockey Season Opens at Home Friday against RPI

October 6, 2022

Photo: A group of BU women's field hockey players stand next to each other as they hold one leg up and hold it in a figure four. They all wear red shorts and white tank tops and stand on a green turf field.

Field Hockey

BU Field Hockey Begins 2022 Season without a Home of Its Own

September 8, 2022

Photo of 2022 Women’s soccer captain Amy Thompson. A young white woman wearing a White BU soccer uniform is shown mid-kick to a soccer ball on the soccer field.

BU Athletics

BU Soccer Squads Kick Off 2022 Campaigns amidst Changes for Both Teams

September 1, 2022

Photo of the Boston University Band wearing matching red shirts and black pants as they play their instruments in a middle stand. Inthe foreground are blurry profiles of two BU women soccer players in white uniforms.

Things-to-do

How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Day Weekend

September 1, 2022

Photo collage of various women's athletic teams and players throughout the decade. The background is a turf field with a muted gray overlay. The images include: a black and white photo of the women's beanpot champions from 1981, a photo of BU women's golfer Hanako Kawasaki holding a golf club behind her back and wear a red visor; photo of Elizabeth Morse (CGS'14), left trying to keep possession of the ball with teammate Siobhan McCarthy (CGS'15) on defense during drills at BU women's lacrosse; photo of Stephanie Nasson (SAR'16) of the women's swim team mid-stroke, wearing a red cap and goggles; photo of Chiara Tibbitt (CAS'22) taking a shot during basketball practice; an old film photo of Jeanne Friedman and other women's rowing team members from the the mid-70s holding a trophy; black and white photo of Jennifer Lanctot O'Neill (Questrom'91), BU's first three-time female All-American, running with a relay stick; and photo of the BU women's soccer team in a team huddle. At center, an excerpt from Title IX is seen; it looks as if it has been torn from a page.

Gender & Sports

Title IX Turns 50: It Changed Society—but Now It Must Go Further

June 22, 2022

Photo of Jay Pandolfo, at left, in a blue suit, assistant coaching during a BU hockey game. The light of screens in the arena are seen behind him. At front right are the backs of BU Hockey players.

Athletics News

Former Terrier and Bruin Jay Pandolfo Named BU Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach

May 5, 2022

Photo of Toby Makoyawo (right) mid-stride next to Devon Achane of Texas A&M also mid-stride. Both are running towards the camera down the straightaway of the track. The starting blocks can be seen in the blurry background.

Track & Field

Meet the Fastest Human in BU History. He’s Only 19

April 1, 2022

Photo of Boston University Men's Hockey head coach Albie O'Connell raising his right first in the air after the Beanpot final between the Boston University Terriers and the Northeastern University Huskies on February 14, 2022, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a white man with short hair and wears a suit and formal shoes, and appears to be cheering. BU Hockey players are also seen cheering and wearing championship hats.

Athletics News

BU to Replace Men’s Hockey Coach Albie O’Connell

March 30, 2022

Photo of the US’ national team celebrating with teammates after their 2-0 victory in the 2019 Women’s World Cup final soccer match between United States and the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in France, July 7. The women are seen in white jerseys and smile. Many wear colorful headbands and most wear blue medals around their necks.

Women’s Sports

Huge Win for Equal Pay, as Soccer Federation Settles Discrimination Suit with US Players

February 22, 2022

Photo of Nick Zabaneh (CAS’24) attacking against Northeastern’s Tyler Spott during the 69th Beanpot tournament championship game on February 14 at TD Garden. He skates forward with the puck as the Northeastern hockey player in a black uniform tries to intercept it.

Beanpot

BU Claims Its 31st Beanpot Championship, Beating Northeastern 1-0

February 14, 2022

photo of photo of Kaleigh Donnelly mid-game. She wears full Boston University women's hockey gear as she skates with puck on the ice.

Varsity Sports

As Women’s Hockey Prepares for the Beanpot, Terrier Senior Captain Reflects on the Season

January 20, 2022

Photo of the BU men’s soccer team, wearing red shirts with 'Boston University' written in white, in a huddle around Team IMPACT member Pierce Sabin, a young child with a BU jersey and white BU hat, on October 16. All the young men and Sabin smile and celebrate their win.

Varsity Sports

BU Athletics Will Continue 10-Year Partnership with Team IMPACT

January 4, 2022

BU Athletics Will Continue 10-Year Partnership with Team IMPACT