
Terrier Twelve - #9: Women's Basketball's Historic Season
July 9, 2021 | General, Women's Basketball
Returning for a 13th year, GoTerriers.com will once again count down the top 12 achievements of Boston University teams and student-athletes from the previous year. Check back each Tuesday and Friday as we reveal this year's Terrier Twelve.
Coming in at No. 9 in this year's Terrier 12 is the women's basketball team's historic season.
The Terriers matched their best record through 12 games at 10-2 during the regular season and won the Patriot League North Division.
For the second straight season, BU earned the No. 2 seed in the Patriot League Tournament, where it hosted all three postseason games at Case Gym, and capped the season by making its first Patriot League Tournament championship game appearance, which aired live on national television.
Three Terriers were named to the All-Patriot League Team, highlighted by Katie Nelson's first team nod to close out her career after posting top marks on the team in points, assists, and minutes.
Sydney Johnson led the squad in steals and followed Nelson in scoring, while Maren Durant led the Patriot League in field goal percentage, ranked second in blocks and additionally ranked third on the team in scoring.
As a team, BU led the league in field goal percentage, scoring defense, rebounding defense, rebounding margin and steals.
2020-21 Terrier Twelve
Terrier Twelve - #12: Swimming & Diving Programs Post Undefeated Seasons
Terrier Twelve - #11: Men's Rowing Wins Bronze at IRAs
Terrier Twelve - #10: Golf Finishes Runner-Up at Patriot League Championship
Coming in at No. 9 in this year's Terrier 12 is the women's basketball team's historic season.
The Terriers matched their best record through 12 games at 10-2 during the regular season and won the Patriot League North Division.
For the second straight season, BU earned the No. 2 seed in the Patriot League Tournament, where it hosted all three postseason games at Case Gym, and capped the season by making its first Patriot League Tournament championship game appearance, which aired live on national television.
Three Terriers were named to the All-Patriot League Team, highlighted by Katie Nelson's first team nod to close out her career after posting top marks on the team in points, assists, and minutes.
Sydney Johnson led the squad in steals and followed Nelson in scoring, while Maren Durant led the Patriot League in field goal percentage, ranked second in blocks and additionally ranked third on the team in scoring.
As a team, BU led the league in field goal percentage, scoring defense, rebounding defense, rebounding margin and steals.
2020-21 Terrier Twelve
Terrier Twelve - #12: Swimming & Diving Programs Post Undefeated Seasons
Terrier Twelve - #11: Men's Rowing Wins Bronze at IRAs
Terrier Twelve - #10: Golf Finishes Runner-Up at Patriot League Championship
Players Mentioned
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