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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: America East
School Colors Scarlet and white
School Nickname Rhett, the Boston Terrier
Men Playing Varsity Sports 237 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 289 - 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

About half of the students interviewed were totally unaware of the athletic scene at BU, and the remaining students pretty much agreed that there are a decent amount of athletic opportunities for those who are interested. The athletic facilities are rapidly improving with the new addition of the tennis and track center at the Student Village. There seems to be more attention being paid to BU athletics by the administration over the past two years.

Hockey is, by far, the most celebrated varsity sport at BU. There is a “Beanpot” game every year between BU and BC, which always escalates into a party. While BU is not a huge sport mecca, pretty much everything is offered, from Frisbee golf to basketball to snowboarding to sailing. Except . . . there is no football team, so if that is your thing, your best bet is to look elsewhere.

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Athletics at Boston University

BBallin1337

'14

Business Administration and Management

3.1
B-

Niche Athletics

People around here get really into the hockey games, which I'm not particularly a fan of being from the south. There's no football, and Basketball has very few diehard fans.

Jan 31, 2012

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Athletics at Boston University

hondo40

'14

Business Administration and Management

2.7
C+

Hockey Is the Only Fan Sport

Besides Mens Ice Hockey, our student body doesn't really support many other sport teams. Our school has a large division I atheltics program but it does not play a crucial role in students' experience at BU.

Jan 15, 2012

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Athletics at Boston University

klm1114

'14

Advertising

4.2
A-

Hockey.

Hockey at BU is serious, especially the Beanpot and games against Boston College. Our team tends to be pretty good, and the school spirit is great. Basketball might be a thing too, but people don't really go to any other games. In general I think I've heard that our teams do well. A sample of our school spirit: At all the hockey games, even when we aren't playing BC, BU kids always chant "BC SUCKS!". The rivalry is that deep. (I suppose it might not look that intelligent if you don't get where it's coming from, though.)

Dec 01, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Ice hockey
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Intramurals
  • Basketball (3-on-3, 5-on-5)
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Ice broomball
  • Ice hockey
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wiffleball
Club Sports
  • Badminton
  • Ballroom dance
  • Baseball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cycling
  • Dance team
  • Dance theatre group
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Figure skating
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Inline hockey
  • Jiu Jitsu
  • Kendo
  • Kung Fu
  • Lacrosse (men’s)
  • Paintball
  • Rugby
  • Sailing
  • Shotokan karate
  • Ski racing
  • Snowboarding
  • Synchronized swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo (women's)
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Agganis Ice Hockey Arena
  • Aquatics Center
  • Case Gymnasium
  • Dance Theater
  • DeWolfe Boathouse
  • Faneuil Pool
  • FitRec Center
  • Nickerson Field
  • Softball Field
  • Strength & Conditioning Center
  • Student Village Fitness and Recreation Center
  • Track & Tennis Center
  • Walter A. Brown Arena

Most Popular Sports

Hockey is definitely the most popular Division I sport at BU. Popular intramural sports are volleyball, broomball, and basketball.

Most Overlooked Teams

With such a solid fan base for hockey, it is hard to garner fans for other equally deserving teams. Some include the women’s track team, which captured four straight American East titles, and the dance and cheerleading teams, which perform at every basketball event.

School Spirit

BU truly lacks a strong base of students who care about university life. While there are certainly select circles that pursue the betterment of student life, it is really hard to get a good turnout at both on- and off-campus events. Most school spirit is definitely shown at hockey games, where fans proudly walk along Commonwealth Avenue displaying their hockey jerseys during game nights. As for other school events, occasionally the students will surprise you, but, for the most part, apathy is rampant.

Getting Tickets

If you are a big sports fan, your best bet is to get the Sports Pass, which, for a fee, allows you to get tickets to all men’s and women’s ice hockey and basketball games. Otherwise, to buy tickets for a single game, go to the Agganis Arena ticket office at 925 Commonwealth Ave. or call (617) 353-4628. Events at Nickerson Field can be purchased at the gate on game day, while events at the Track and Tennis Center can be purchased at its ticket window.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Walk alongside the Charles River, either on the Boston side, or the Cambridge side. There are statues, gardens, bridges, and benches lining the water. During the day or at night, this is definitely the most picturesque area of the city. There is a bike/blading trail, as well as a pedestrian walk-way, plus tons of grassy places to sit and contemplate, play hacky sack, or read a book. Another good spot to walk is down the center of Commonwealth Avenue, which is lined with trees covered in Christmas lights year round. Best of all, the walk takes you straight through the city until you hit the Boston Public Gardens.

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