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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Three players score in double-digits for the Terriers
AS A SOPHOMOE IN 2012-13: Appeared in 24 games ... Scored first points of the season at Northeastern and grabbed three rebounds ... Added three rebounds and two points against Fairleigh Dickinson ... Posted four points at Stony Brook ... Pulled down eight rebounds against Vermont .. Added four rebounds and two points in four minutes of action against Binghamton ... Scored career-high eight points at Maine ... Posted five points at Binghamton ... Matched career-highs with eight points and eight rebounds at Vermont ... Netted six points and three rebounds along with career-high three steals against UNH ... Grabbed career-high 10 rebounds to go with seven points against UMBC.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2011-12: Appeared in 16 games ... Pulled down three rebounds in three minutes against Vermont (Feb. 1) ... Pulled down three rebounds in three minutes against Vermont ... Recoded four points and two steals in eight minutes off the bench against UNH (Jan. 19) ... Grabbed two rebounds at Albany (Jan. 16) ...Posted six points and two rebounds at Stony Brook (Jan. 14) ... Scored first career points against Binghamton (Jan. 8) ... Hauled in a rebound at St. John's (Dec. 31) ... Recorded first career block and steal at West Virginia (Dec. 3)...Made her debut against Rhode Island and recorded her first career rebound (Nov. 26).
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY: The program's first ever recruit from Australia ... Was the 2010 Big V All-Star Center and Rookie of the Year ... Led her team to back-to-back gold medals at the Australian Country Junior Basketball Championships and was named MVP of Sunraysia Women's Basketball in 2009 and 2010.
PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 26, 1993 ... Daughter of David and Jennifer McKendrick ... Has two siblings: Charlotte and Caitlin ... Enrolled in the College of General Studies.