Author: hconnors

Men’s Lacrosse: Late Surge Sends BU to Patriot League Championship 

By Hannah Connors With their championship hopes hanging by a thread, Boston University Men’s Lacrosse (11-4, 6-2 PL) battled through a tightly contested game, relying on a late fourth-quarter push to edge out the Lafayette Leopards (10-6, 5-3 PL) 12-10 in a gritty semifinal showdown. “A lot of hard work goes into the season,” coach […]

Men’s Lacrosse: BU Secures No. 2 Seed in Patriot League with Senior Night Win

By Hannah Connors   The Boston University Men’s Lacrosse Team (10-4, 6-2 PL) took down the Colgate University Raiders (7-7, 4-4 PL) 14-12 Friday at Nickerson Field on senior night. The Terrier’s victory secured them the second seed in the Patriot League playoff tournament, meaning they have a bye into the semi-finals.  “I thought it […]

Women’s Lacrosse: Terriers Fall Flat in Comeback Attempt Against Colgate

By: Hannah Connors Boston University Women’s Lacrosse (7-7, 2-5 PL) fell to the Colgate University Raiders (8-6, 4-3 PL) 14-10 on Wednesday evening in Hamilton, N.Y. Colgate University came out fast, quickly establishing an early 3-0 lead.  After winning the draw, midfielder Lucy Licata passed to attacker Aubrey McMahon at the top of the 8-meter […]

Men’s Lacrosse: BU falls 12-7 to Duke in Rainy Homecoming Game

By: Hannah Connors Boston University Men’s Lacrosse (8-2, 4-1 PL) fell to the Duke University Blue Devils (8-3, 0-1 ACC) 12-7 on Saturday during their homecoming game.  “For us to just see the type of, you know, lacrosse that needs to be played, to play at a championship level, it’s great,” coach Ryan Polley said. […]

Men’s Lacrosse: BU Drops Charles River Rivalry Match to Harvard

By: Hannah Connors Boston University Men’s Lacrosse (7-2, 3-1 PL) fell to the Harvard University Crimson (6-2, 1-1 Ivy) 16-7 Tuesday night in the annual Charles River Rivalry match.  “They’re [Harvard] a really good team,” coach Ryan Polley said. “I think the moment again, for a young team, is handling the success of the weekend […]

Men’s Lacrosse: BU Scores Thrilling Overtime Goal in Victory Over Army

By: Hannah Connors The rematch of the year. Last season, the Terriers upset Army twice, keeping them out of the NCAA tournament. With the narrative set the same again, Boston University Men’s Lacrosse (7-1, 3-1 PL)  broke the Army Black Knights (7-1, 3-1 PL) undefeated season in a thrilling 10-9 overtime victory. “I am proud […]

Women’s Lacrosse: BU Wins Back-to Back, Starts Season 6-3

By Hannah Connors The Boston University Women’s Lacrosse (6-3, 1-1 PL) maintain a winning record following their 10-8 victory over Bucknell (4-4, 0-1 PL). BU’s season started off slow with a 21-6 loss against the reigning National Champs, Boston College. The Terriers’ young defense struggled against the Eagles’ veteran offense. “We gave up a lot […]