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 from the Boston University Student-Athlete Awards Reception on April 17, 2012. Credit: Steve McLaughlin
AS A JUNIOR IN 2012
Earned All-Region honors and qualified for the NCAA Championships after finishing ninth at NCAA Northeast Regional (30:29.8) ... Named America East Performer of the Week on Oct. 9 for the second time this season, as he was the only America East runner to finish in the top 20 at the New England Championships ... Peters placed second at the New England Championships and led BU to a fourth place finish (24:21.04) ... Named America East Performer of the Week and GoTerriers.com Student-Athlete of the Week on Sept. 18 for leading BU to victory with a first-place finish at the New Hampshire Inviational (25:07.81).
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2011
Led the Terriers with a 49th place finish at the NCAA Northeast Regional (32:37.3) ... Turned in a fourth place finish at the America East Championships (24:40.36) ... Earned a fourth place finish at the New England Championships (24:45) ...Named GoTerriers.com Student-Athlete of the Week on Sept. 12 ... Claimed first place at the Codfish Bowl (25:11) on Sept. 24 to help lead BU to a second-place finish as a team ... Finished first at Bryant Invitational (15:00.04).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010
Was among BU's top runners at the NCAA Northeast Regionals (31:30.6).
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Placed second in the 1,500-meter run at the 2008 British U20 Championships ... Finished first in the 1,500-meter run at the 2008 English Schools meet and 2007 British Schools meet .... Participated in the Youth Olympics.
PERSONAL
Son of James and Beu Peters ... Has two brothers, Craig and Matt ... Enrolled in the University's College of General Studies ... Born Feb. 18, 1990.