Led by second-year head coach Joe Jones, the Boston University men’s basketball team enters the 2012-13 season seeking its third postseason berth in the last four years. The Terriers return three starters, including Preseason All-Conference honoree D.J. Irving who led the league last season in assists at 5.4 apg.
Led by ninth-year head coach Kelly Greenberg, the Boston University women’s basketball team returns 10 letterwinners, including three starters from last year’s 23-9 squad that advanced to the first round of the WNIT. The Terriers will host a combined six non-conference opponents in November and December.
Led by senior captain Wade Megan, the Boston University men’s ice hockey team will play 18 contests at home this season, starting off with an exhibition game against the University of Toronto on Sunday, Oct. 7. Click here to purchase season tickets.
This past summer, Boston University formally accepted an invitation to move 20 of its 25 teams to the Patriot League on July 1, 2013 for the 2013-14 season. Formed as an all-sport conference in 1990-91, the league features American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy .
Located within Boston University's impressive $225-million John Hancock Student Village, Agganis Arena is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose sports and entertainment center. A 290,000-square foot premier venue, it serves as home for the hockey and basketball teams and also for many other events, including past concerts by Carrie Underwood and Kings of Leon.
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Photos from Boston University's game against Villanova
AS A SENIOR IN 2011-12
Named a tri-captain for his senior year ... Has started all eight contests ... Recorded his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds against Hofstra ... Has scored in double-figures in four of the team's eight games ... Has at least five boards in seven of the team's eight games.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2010-11
Earned America East All-Defensive Team honors ... Led team in blocks with 64 (1.8 bpg), second-best average in the America East ... The 64 blocks are the most ever by a Terrier not named Tunji Awojobi (`97) ... Tied for team lead in rebounding at 5.8 rpg ... Seventh in scoring at 4.6 ppg ... Scored 10 points and added three blocks in AE Tournaement semis vs. Hartford ... Nine points, 10 boards and two blocks vs. New Hampshire in AE quarterfinals ... Two points shy of a double-double vs. UMBC with 12 rebounds ... Posted a career-high 12 points at Stony Brook by going 6-of-8 from the field ... Two points shy of a double-double vs. New Hampshire with 10 rebounds ... Also recorded six blocks, including five in the second half, for the most by a Terrier since BU Hall of Famer Tunji Awojobi (`97) had eight in 1997 ... Tallied a personal-best three assists against Cornell while recording a team-high eight rebounds ... Had nine points against Villanova and Hampton ... Posted a career-high 13 rebounds vs. Marist, recording more than 10 for the first time ever.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2009-10
Sat out the entire season due to NCAA transfer rules.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Spent two seasons at Marquette ... Saw action in 21 games, all as a reserve his sophomore year ... Averaged 1.6 ppg, 1.7 rpg and 12.0 minutes per game ... Led MU bench with career-high 10 points and five rebounds, in addition to two blocks and a steal vs. Chicago State ... Later grabbed a career-high six boards vs. Milwaukee ... Appeared in 14 contests as a freshman, averaging 0.5 ppg and 1.1 rpg ... Averaged 11.0 ppg and 8.0 rpg as a senior at Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J. ... Ranked the 56th-best fifth-year prospect by HoopScoopOnline.com.
PERSONAL
Born August 5, 1988 ... Son of Lance Sr. and Wanda Hazel ... Father played basketball at York College and brother, Lance Jr., played at Queens College.