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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The No. 6 women's ice hockey team defeated McGill, 4-1, in an exhibition game on Sept. 30, 2012, at Walter Brown Arena.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2012-13 Appeared in 30 games ... Scored her first collegiate goal on Feb. 20 against New Hampshire ... Picked up an assist in a 4-2 victory against Maine on Oct. 26 ... Recorded her first career multi-point game when she tallied two assists against Union on Oct. 13 ... Notched first collegiate point in her first collegiate game with an assist in 4-2 win over Boston College on Oct. 5 ... Began season with points in two of the first three games.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY Played two seasons at Berkshire School before transferring to Shattuck St. Mary's for her final two seasons ... Was the leading goal-scorer for Shattuck St. Mary's last season ... Won the U-19 national title in 2011 with Shattuck St. Mary's ... Attended national camp all four years of high school ... Played for U.S. Under-18 team during 2011 summer series with Canada.
PERSONAL Daughter of Peter and Holly Russo ... Has one brother, Brandon ... Enrolled in College of General Studies with plans to major in communications ... Born on April 22, 1994, in New York, N.Y.