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 men's soccer team's 2-1 defeat at No. 1 North Carolina. Credit: Jeffrey Camarati
AS A JUNIOR IN 2012
Started all 18 games, and finshed with the team lead in assists (8)...Picked up assists in back-to-back games against Albany (Oct. 20.) andBinghamton (Oct. 24)... Recordedtwo assists in a 3-0 victory against Adelphi ...Handed out two assists in win over Holy Cross (Sept. 18) ... Scored a goal intie at Providence (Sept. 7) ... Assisted the game winning goal over No. 11 Boston College (Aug. 27).
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2011
Appeared in all 18 games of the season, starting eight ... Finished the season with just over 1000 minutes played ... Registered assists in back-to-back games against Hartford and Providence on Oct. 1 and Oct. 4.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010
Started five of 16 games played ... Tallied first career goal against Seton Hall and his lone assist against Binghamton ... Finished the season with 11 shot attempts ... Had a season-high four shots vs. Rhode Island.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
A two-year captain at Sparta H.S. ... Earned first-team all-state honors as a junior ... Played during the summer for PDA Academy U18 ... Also played basketball.
PERSONAL
Born Dec. 16, 1991 ... Son of Joe and Delia Ciccone ... Has two older siblings, Ray and Kat ... Brother Ray played soccer at Montclair State ... Enrolled in the College of General Studies, undecided on major.