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.
Join your fellow Terrier Nation members on the official BU Athletics Facebook page. Plus, get updated information through Twitter and see the latest videos on YouTube and Terrier TV.
Terrier Rewards is a FREE program that rewards BU Athletics' most loyal student supporters. Students earn points for attending specified varsity home games and receive prizes from sponsors based on their point total.
With over 30,000 students from 50 states and more than 100 countries, Boston University is the fourth largest independent university in the United States. Ranked 56th in the latest U.S. News & World Report, the school offers a rare fusion of liberal arts and professional education. Click here to learn more about the BU Advantage.
The Boston University men's hockey team continued its partnership with Autism Speaks by volunteering at the 12th annual Greater Boston Walk Now for Autism Speaks
BU men's hockey team volunteers at Walk Now For Autism Speaks at Suffolk Downs
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2012-13 Recorded his first point of the season with an assist in a 4-0 victory against St. Lawrence ... Had one helper in a 4-2 victory against No. 1 Boston College.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2011-12 Appeared in 25 games ... Totaled five points on two goals and three assists ... Scored a goal at UMass Lowell on Feb. 17 and assisted on a goal the next night, also against UMass Lowell ... Notched an assist in back-to-back games on Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 ... Scored his first collegiate goal at Boston College on Dec. 2.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010-11 Suffered a season-ending injury in his collegiate debut on Oct. 8 vs. Wisconsin at Ice Breaker ... Redshirted the season.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY Played for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL for the past two seasons, totaling 15 goals and 12 assists over the course of 49 games ... Had his 2009-10 season cut short after only 18 games due to injury ... Top rookie scorer in 2007-08 in the Quebec midget AAA ranks with 58 points (20g, 38a) in 44 games for the Lac St. Louis Lions ... Helped the Lions reach the 2008 AAA finals and was named the league's top 15-year-old ... Rated the fourth best prospect for the 2008 QMJHL draft ... Played for Quebec at the 2008 World U17 Challenge in British Columbia.
PERSONAL Born March 11, 1992 ... Son of Cathy and Bassirou Cisse ... Selected in the fifth round (150th overall) by the Atlanta Thrashers, now the Winnipeg Jets, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft ... Enrolled in the Metropolitan School.