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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Terriers set three school records during the first day of competition
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2012-13: Won the 500 freestyle (4:51.13) and the 1650 freestyle (16:27.57) and set new school records in both races, placed third in the 200 freestyle (1:51.24) and was a member of winning 800 freestyle relay team at the ECAC Championships.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY: Four-year member of the King Philip swim team and team captain as a senior ... Three-time Massachusetts state champion in the 500 freestyle ...Two-time state champion in 200 freestyle ... Three-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American ... Three-time Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic ...Four-time Sun Chronicle All-Star ... Won Hockamock League Championship in 500 freestyle all four years ... Qualified for USA Swimming Nationals twice ... Also swam for Adirondack Aquatic Club ... Member of the Honor Roll and received Principal's Award for Academic Excellence.
PERSONAL: Born Feb. 3, 1994 ... Daughter of Stephen and Susan Nasson ... Has two sibings, Sydney and Samantha ... Mother swam for University of Rhode Island ... Enrolled in Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation as a human physiology major.