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 taken over a two-day period before the start of the IRA Regatta.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010-11
Rowed on the second freshman eight boat, earning wins over Northeastern, Syracuse, and Columbia ... Stroked the 2F8 to a third-place finish in the Grand Final of the Eastern Sprints ... Stroked the varsity four at the IRAs, taking fourth place in the 3rd Level Final (16th overall) ... Took 11th in the club eights at the Head of the Charles.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Placed first in the novice heavyweight eight at the Atlantic County Championship as a sophomore ... Also took third at the Philadelphia City Championship ... Reached the semifinals of the JV eight National Championship his junior year ... Also won the title in the same event at the Atlanic County Championship and Head of the Christina ... Won the V8 title at the Atlantic County Championship, the Cooper Cup and the Garden State Championship ... Competed in varsity football in 2006 and was the starting point guard for the basketball team in 2006-07 ... Also competed in rugby and track & field ... A second-degree black belt in taekwondo ... Member of the National Honor Society and an AP Honor Scholar.
PERSONAL
Born Aug. 27, 1992 ... Son of John Szramiak and Camille Sailer ... Mother played D-I field hockey and tennis at Lafayette ... Has one older sister, Camille ... Both grandfather and great uncle played baseball at Duke and semi pro ball in Philadelphia ... Enrolled in the School of Management's honors program ... Majoring in business administration and management.