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.
BU men's hockey team volunteers at Walk Now For Autism Speaks at Suffolk Downs
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2012-13 Appeared in 19 games for BU, and suffered a season-ending injury February ... Recorded his first collegiate victory in the season opener against Providence with 26 saves ... Recorded back-to-back victories against UMass on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 ... Made 26 stops in a 4-2 triumph at North Dakota on Nov. 3 ... Recorded 34 saves in a 3-1 win at Merrimack on Nov. 9 ... Named the Hockey East Co-Rookie of the Monthfor October,and Hockey East Co-Rookie of the Week on Nov. 5 ... Made 35 saves in a 4-2 victory over No. 1 Boston College ... Named the Hockey East Athletic Republic Player of the Week after leading the Terriers to victories over No. 1 Boston College and No. 1 UNH on Dec. 10 ... Named a Hockey East Top Performer five times (10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3).
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY Spent last two seasons with Youngstown, helping Phantoms reach 2012 USHL Eastern Conference semifinals ... Finished 2011-12 season with a record of 28-16-5, a 3.04 goalsagainst average and a .902 save percentage ... Tied for second in the league in wins and was second in saves (1350) ... Spent two years in OJHL with Upper Canada Patriots and Burlington Cougars ... Posted .903 save percentage in 2009-10 ... Was OJHL's only 16-yearold goalie in 2008-09 for expansion Upper Canada club.
PERSONAL Born Feb. 14, 1992 ... Son of Lesley Hadrill and Kevin O'Connor ... Enrolled in the School of Management, majoring in business administration and management.