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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AS A SENIOR IN 2012-13 Appeared in 38 contests for the Terriers ... Finished the season tied for second on the team in goals and led the team in shots ... Scored his first goal of the season in a loss at No. 15 UNH ... Scored goals in back-to-back victories against UMass on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 ... Recorded three points (1 goal, 2 assists) in a 3-1 victory at Merrimack ... Recorded a goal and an assist in a 6-2 victory at Vermont ... Scored a goal in a win against St. Lawrence ... Netted a goal and added a helper in a 4-2 victory against No. 1 Boston College ... Recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win at Merrimack ... Recorded a 4-game point streak from Feb. 4 to Feb. 16 ... Recorded three points (1 goal, 2 assists) in the Hockey East quarterfinal against Merrimack ... Named a Hockey East Top Performer eight times (10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 1/14, 2/18).
AS A JUNIOR IN 2011-12 Played in all 39 games (enters 2012-13 having played in 86 straight contests)... Led team in goals with 20 ... Finished sixth on the team in points with 29 ... Added nine assists ... Scored goal and added assist in series-clinching win against New Hampshire on March 11 ... Tallied nine points (4g, 5a) during a career-best five-game point streak from Jan. 13-27 ... Had one goal and one assist in back-to-back games on Feb. 25 and March 2 ... Compiled three-game point streak from Feb. 24 to March 2 (3g, 2a) ... Scored twice in Opening Round of Beanpot on Feb. 6 ... Recorded career-high four points (2g, 2a) on Jan. 21 at Providence ... Tallied once in the Terriers' 2-1 win over New Hampshire on Dec. 8 ... Netted four goals in three games from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19 ... Scored two goals, one shorthanded and one on the power play, in a 5-0 victory over Boston College on Nov. 13 ... Led the team with four game-winning goals ... Recorded a point in each of the team's first three games ... Named a Hockey East Top Performer twice (11/14, 11/21).
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2010-11 One of six Terriers to play in all 39 contests ... Recorded 13 points on eight goals and five assists ... Tallied a goal and a +2 rating in the Beanpot semifinals against Boston College ... Recorded a point in four of the final six games of the season ...Named a Hockey East Top Perfomer on Feb. 14.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2009-10 Played in 35 contests, totaling 12 points on five goals and seven assists ... Runner-up for Hockey East Rookie of the Month in January ... Tallied an assist in his collegiate debut at Massachusetts on Oct. 16 ... Notched a goal and an assist in a 5-4 home victory over Northeastern on March 5 ... Scored first collegiate goal at Merrimack on Nov. 13 ... Potted a goal in BU's second league quarterfinal game against Merrimack on March 13 ... Named Hockey East Rookie of the Week after scoring the game-winning goal against Boston College on Jan. 8 at Fenway Park ... Earned a spot on Hockey East Honor Roll after notching first career multiple-point game with two assists in 6-4 win over Merrimack on Jan. 16 ... Scored an unassisted goal in 5-4 win at Boston College on Jan. 22 ... Tallied five points (2g, 3a) in four-game point streak from Jan. 8-22.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY Tallied 106 points (51g, 65a) in two seasons at South Kent School ... Led New England preps in scoring in 2008-09 with 63 points (27g, 36a) ... Named to 2009 NEPSIHA Prep-West First Team ... Also played for the Neponset Valley River Rats of the Massachusetts U-18 Select League.
PERSONAL Born July 22, 1990 ... Son of Lainey and David Scott and Ron Megan ... His father played hockey at Bowling Green from 1979-81 ... Enrolled in the Metropolitan College, majoring in history ... Selected in the fifth round (138th overall) by the Florida Panthers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.