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16/05/2019

With BU Softball down in Gainesville for the NCAA Tournament this weekend, here are some of our favorite stories from this season.

Inside Analisa Ruff’s unlikely path to Boston University softball: https://sportswtbu.com/2019/02/12/analisa-ruffs-unlikely-path-to-boston-university-softball/

Alexa Ponce found comfort at Boston University through an unexpected softball career: “It’s just kind of like a movie." https://sportswtbu.com/2019/03/23/a-college-softball-career-beyond-a-dream-come-true/

A profile on Alex Heinen: “I don’t know if I’d ever fully have words to articulate what she’s meant to me personally and what she’s meant to this program." https://sportswtbu.com/2019/03/20/alex-heinen-terrier-softballs-selfless-field-general/

By: Greg Levinsky Late in fall 2017, Analisa Ruff traversed the Charles River by boat for the first time. As a walk-on to the Boston University crew team, Ruff tried something new. A venture far f…

16/05/2019

BU softball opens up the Gainesville Regional tomorrow against the nation's No. 5 time and host Florida. Check out our preview here: https://sportswtbu.com/2019/05/16/softball-set-for-gainesville-regional/

By: Greg Levinsky Boston University softball heads south to the swamps of Gainesville, Florida this weekend for the 2019 NCAA Tournament. With plenty of regional experience in hand, head coach Ashl…

12/05/2019

BU Softball is going back to the NCAA Tournament! https://sportswtbu.com/2019/05/12/power-surge-sparks-softball-to-patriot-league-crown/

By: Greg Levinsky As the Boston University Terriers raised the Patriot League softball championship trophy, a ball sat atop the left field batting cage. Smoked for a 3-run home run off the bat of L…

02/04/2019

Our Q&A with the newest BU recruit
http://sportswtbu.com/2019/04/01/mens-basketball-qa-with-2023-recruit-daman-tate/ …

By: Greg Levinsky Local product Daman Tate announced his commitment to be the second member of the Boston University men’s basketball class of 2023 Monday night, joining Ethan Brittain-Watts.…

29/03/2019

BU Softball starts Patriot League play tomorrow. Here's our update article https://sportswtbu.com/2019/03/29/bu-softball-readies-for-patriot-league-play/

By: Greg Levinsky Over half of the regular season has come and gone, and the Boston University softball team will finally begin conference play this weekend in defense of its Patriot League title. …

25/03/2019

https://sportswtbu.com/2019/03/20/alex-heinen-terrier-softballs-selfless-field-general/

By: Greg Levinsky Alex Heinen plays softball with a distinct energy. Whether she hits for the cycle or doesn’t reach base, Heinen’s character doesn’t change. She’s as much a…

23/03/2019

A college softball career 'beyond a dream come true.' Boston University Softball senior Alexa Ponce didn't intend on playing college softball. Now she's a two time champ & team captain. GregLevinsky tells her story… http://sportswtbu.com/2019/03/23/a-college-softball-career-beyond-a-dream-come-true/ …

By: Greg Levinsky Had Alexa Ponce not lived in a Rich Hall dorm room her overlooking the BU softball field her, freshman year, it’s possible her college career would have never happened. When…

07/03/2019

Ever wonder what happens when an athlete crashes into the media table? Well, WTBU's own Max Wolpoff experienced this during BU Men's Basketball's first round playoff game on Tuesday and lived to tell the tale. 🏀🏀

READ his new piece, titled "Max Mahoney Broke My Mixer" (https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4M8)

Definitely one of the most interesting reads this year 🤓😅

By: Max Wolpoff The First Round of the Patriot League Men’s basketball tournament came to Boston Tuesday night. For what might be the final time, I came to the microphone with co-Sports direc…

13/02/2019

Boston University women's hockey captured its first Beanpot Title since 1981 with a 3-2 overtime victory over Harvard last night. Check out Patrick Donnelly's recap of the thrilling victory:

https://sportswtbu.com/2019/02/13/womens-hockey-davis-game-winner-leads-terriers-to-first-beanpot-title-since-1981/

By: Patrick Donnelly ALLSTON–After 38 long years, the No. 7 Boston University Terriers (17-6-7, 13-5-5 WHEA) have won their first Beanpot title in 38 years–their first as a varsity program (the Ter…

12/02/2019

Analisa Ruff's unlikely path to Boston University softball. with a feature story on the Boston University Softball senior and how she ended up playing for the champions last spring and will continue to this year. sportswtbu.com/2019/02/12/ana…

By: Greg Levinsky Late in fall 2017, Analisa Ruff traversed the Charles River by boat for the first time. As a walk-on to the Boston University crew team, Ruff tried something new. A venture far f…

09/02/2019

With a 52-48 victory over Lehigh, the Boston University Women's Basketball squad has won three of it's last four and moves to 7-4 in conference play! 🏀😎

Ethan Fuller and Andrew Mason are back to get you caught up with all things Terrier WBB.

CLICK: https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4BI 👍

09/02/2019

BU women's basketball freshman Riley Childs talks overcoming a 15-point halftime deficit against Bucknell in a 62-58 loss on Saturday, Feb. 2.

31/01/2019

Behind stellar performances from Tyler Scanlon and Max Mahoney, Boston University men's basketball snapped a 4-game skid with a 68-54 win over Holy Cross tonight at Case Gym.

"We've just got to be steady," Scanlon said.

Read:

By: Greg Levinsky After a nearly month long hiatus from their top tier production, the dynamic duo of juniors Max Mahoney and Tyler Scanlon returned just in time to snap a four-game skid with their…

25/01/2019

Finally out of Las Vegas, Max Wolpoff gets a chance to not only reflect on the Las Vegas Winter Meetings ⚾️, but to access his next move after college.

Here is the touching ending to the 8-part series, "Fear and Loathing at Winter Meetings", by the one and only Max. Wolpoff ☺️

https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4zD

By: Max Wolpoff REFLECTIONS IN NOLA NEW ORLEANS – Instead of waiting another 20 minutes for the “free” Internet to work at Louis Armstrong International Airport, I started writing this epilogue on …

25/01/2019

Trying to break a three-game losing streak, Boston University Women's Basketball heads to Navy this weekend! 🔥💥🏀

Before Saturday's 4 p.m. tilt from Annapolis, Ethan Fuller is back with a major key for the Terriers moving forward.

📸: Andrew Mason

CLICK: https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4A5

16/01/2019

Max Wolpoff has his last day in Las Vegas, and gets a chance to reflect on his wild time job-hunting at the MLB's annual Winter Meetings. ⚾✈️ But before landing back in Boston, he unexpectedly runs into a friendly face from his childhood.

Part 7 of "Fear and Loathing at Winter Meetings" is now live! 🤩😎

CLICK: https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4sO

By: Max Wolpoff GOING HOME LAS VEGAS – The pre-flight ads on Jet Blue are for everything from their frequent flier program and resorts in far-away places to leggings the have pockets large enough f…

14/01/2019

The 2018 Las Vegas Winter Meetings are coming to a close and Max Wolpoff is starting to feel despair. But, does an unexpected car ride help cheer him up?🚕🌆

Find out in PART 6 (of 7) of "Fear and Loathing at Winter Meetings", now LIVE! ⚾👀

CLICK: https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4sn

  By: Max Wolpoff WAKING UP IN SWEATS LAS VEGAS – If any member of the baseball media were to walk into the waiting room and ask any of us for our story, we would provide a more compelling nar…

10/01/2019

In the newest installment of "Fear and Loathing at Winter Meetings," ⚾👍, Max Wolpoff begins to feel the hope leave Sin City as job-hopefuls slowly lose faith in the MLB's job opportunities. Meanwhile, he gets a chance to take a step away from the bustle of the strip.

Read all that and MORE, here: 🤪
PART 5: https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4sc

06/01/2019

Read :https://sportswtbu.com/2019/01/06/womens-basketball-terriers-top-patriot-league-giant-bucknell-in-first-road-win/

By: Greg Levinsky For the first time this season, the Boston University women’s basketball team won on the road. After falling in their first six games away from Case Gym, the Terriers flippe…

06/01/2019

Minimal jobs a trip to the nurse is in store for Max Wolpoff in the newest installment of "Fear and Loathing at Winter Meetings". 🤨⚾👀


Read PART 4 here NOW:
https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4rT

06/01/2019

Fear and Loathing at Winter Meetings PART 3 is now LIVE!

Max Wolpoff gets going with his first day of official Winter Meetings business, and even gets a few hours to roam Sin City by himself. 👍⚾

Find out how the day went for Max HERE:
https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4rG

05/01/2019

Boston University bested Bucknell 87-80 in their home opener today at Case Gym.

"I know myself, nobody can guard him," Javante McCoy said of Max Mahoneywho had 26 and 14. "When he's out there killin' like that, it extends to everybody."

Read: https://sportswtbu.com/2019/01/05/mens-basketball-terriers-down-bucknell-in-conference-home-opener/

By: Greg Levinsky In order for the Boston University men’s basketball team to win, they need juniors Max Mahoney and Tyler Scanlon along with sophomore Javante McCoy to carry the load. With a…

04/01/2019

Ladies and gentlemen...
The site is back up and running and that means it is time to continue Max Wolpoff's "Fear and Loathing at Winter Meetings" series!

LET'S GET YOU CAUGHT UP:
Our very own Max Wolpoff has embarked on an epic journalism/job-hunt journey deep in the depths of the best/worst place on Earth...Las Vegas.

Here is the multi-part, Gonzo Journalism style expedition from Boston to Sin City, in hopes of landing a job at the anxiety-ridden Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. More parts to come, enjoy!

PART 1: Max is getting ready to leave Boston for Vegas.
LINK: https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4nm 🤩😢👍

PART 2: Max has landed in Vegas and things are about to get crazy.
LINK: https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4re 💀👀

28/12/2018

Our very own Max Wolpoff has embarked on an epic journalism/job-hunt journey deep in the depths of the best/worst place on Earth...Las Vegas.

Here is Part 1 of his multi-part, Gonzo Journalism style expedition from Boston to Sin City, in hopes of landing a job at the anxiety-ridden Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. Enjoy!

LINK: https://wp.me/p6pUgN-4nm 🤩😢👍

24/12/2018

Grades are out! https://sportswtbu.com/2018/12/23/mens-basketball-midseason-report-card/

By: Greg Levinsky Finals are over and grades are coming back to us students here at Boston University. Once the calendar flips to 2019, the men’s basketball team is on to its next challenge –…

16/12/2018

It's no secret that Max Mahoney is balling out. Find out what the next steps for him are: https://sportswtbu.com/2018/12/16/mens-basketball-whats-next-for-max-mahoney/

By: Greg Levinsky Scoring 20-plus points in three-straight games, Boston University junior forward Max Mahoney appears unstoppable in the paint. Averaging a team-best 16.1 points per game to go wit…

15/12/2018

Alex Vilarino and Jordan Guest played well in their first collegiate starts, Max Mahoney scored 20 points and topped 75-63 today.

Read: https://bit.ly/2QTu6YE

By: Greg Levinsky Individual expectations around the Boston University men’s basketball team are tough to pinpoint. Other than three veterans, the rotation is mostly open. As a pair of freshm…

14/12/2018

BU sophomore Sukhmail Mathon got a visit from his high school team today at the Terriers game at Dartmouth. https://sportswtbu.com/2018/12/13/mens-basketball-sukhmail-mathon-gets-visit-from-old-team-at-dartmouth/

By: Greg Levinsky HANOVER, NH – Sitting in his second floor room at Holderness School, then-senior basketball captain Sukhmail Mathon felt an unexpected spray of water. Freshman Karl Jeannot found …

28/11/2018

Jonas Harper has quickly become a key member of Boston University Men's Basketball. Read our story on him: https://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/27/fitting-in-fast-jonas-harper-finds-his-niche/

By: Greg Levinsky There’s a two-fold adjustment for collegiate student-athletes. It’s everything a college student goes through, plus nearly a full-time job in their respective sport. B…

26/11/2018

The magic number for Boston University Men's Basketball is 70. Read Greg Levinsky's story to find out why

https://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/25/mens-basketball-the-magic-number-70/

    By: Greg Levinsky Early in the 2018-19 slate, the Boston University men’s basketball team had no trouble scoring. In their first four games the Terriers eclipsed at least 70 poi…

16/11/2018

We caught up with the newest official Boston University men's basketball recruit Ethan Brittain-Watts who signed his NLI yesterday.

https://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/16/mens-basketball-qa-with-2023-recruit-ethan-brittain-watts/

  By: Greg Levinsky With the early signing day for high school seniors opening roughly 24 hours ago, the Boston University men’s basketball team picked up its first recruit for the class…

15/11/2018

Javante McCoy hooped last night https://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/14/mens-basketball-mccoys-stellar-shooting-paces-terriers-at-albany/

By: Greg Levinsky Shooting just 33.3 percent over Boston University’s first three games, it was just a matter of time until the law of averages kicked in for sophomore guard Javante McCoy. He…

14/11/2018

Lots of hotel rooms booked by BU Men's Basketball over the next couple weeks.

https://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/14/mens-basketball-6-games-in-6-states-preview/

By: Greg Levinsky Over the next two-plus weeks, the Boston University men’s basketball team should find out quite a bit about where they stand. A six-game road swing begins Nov. 14 and spans …

11/11/2018

Jack Hemphill's 14 pt ,12 rb effort paces Boston University Men's Basketball

By: Greg Levinsky Boston University men’s basketball team disposed of Emerson College rather easily on Sunday afternoon at Case Gym. It’s been a custom for Boston University to schedule…

10/11/2018

From last night: In watching we learned that their depth creates a matchup nightmare for the opposition. Right now, Boston University is easily going 11 men deep.

"That diversity to our offense makes other teams prepare," -

Read: https://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/10/mens-basketball-terriers-prove-a-matchup-nightmare-despite-loss-to-vermont/

By: Greg Levinsky Ten underclassmen and two juniors make up Boston University men’s basketball’s core. Yet, the youngsters are developing into a truly intriguing team. Despite a 78-72 l…

07/11/2018

Field hockey’s season ended today http://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/07/field-hockey-season-comes-to-a-close-in-opening-round-of-ncaa-tournament/

By: Greg Levinsky In an NCAA opening round game for the second-straight year, the Boston University field hockey team fell to Miami University on Wednesday at New Balance Field. Ranked 22nd in the …

07/11/2018

What made Tyler Scanlon demonstrate all the intangibles of a leader and go-to player in Boston University's 77-74 win over Northeastern.

Read: http://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/06/mens-basketball-scanlon-does-it-all-in-season-opening-thriller/ …

By: Greg Levinsky From leader to clutch scorer, Tyler Scanlon will wear many hats for the Boston University men’s basketball team. In Tuesday’s 77-74 season-opening win over Northeaster…

06/11/2018

Season opener for Boston University Men's Basketball is TONIGHT at Northeastern

Head Coach Joe Jones said BU's games against NU are usually "epic." We'll see how it all unfolds tonight.

Preview: https://sportswtbu.com/2018/11/06/mens-basketball-terriers-to-open-season-at-northeastern/

By: Greg Levinsky For the ninth-straight year, the Boston University men’s basketball team opens up its regular season slate with a contest against local rival Northeastern University. A trip…

04/11/2018

For the 4th time in 5 years, Boston University Field Hockey (BUFHA) captured the Patriot League title. It was especially sweet for Jordyn Beesmer, who has been on all four title teams.

"I stayed here for a reason, and this is what made it worth it," she said.

Read more: https://bit.ly/2RxNirn

By: Greg Levinsky No one in Boston University’s short Patriot League tenure other than Jordyn Beesmer has collected four conference field hockey titles. Sidelined with an injury as a freshman…

04/11/2018

Likely one of the best stories in college basketball this year, 2-year Boston University Men's Basketball manager Adam Mikula walked onto the team for his junior year. Photo credit - BU Athletics

Read his story: https://bit.ly/2Dp6O6u

By: Greg Levinsky Rarely do you see team managers suit up in practice, never mind at college basketball’s highest level. Yet it was common to see Adam Mikula matching up with the Boston Unive…