BU Joins Patriot League

It is now official — all of the Boston University athletic teams that were part of the America East Conference are now members of the Patriot League. Here’s a look at what people are saying about the new conference:

It's official! Happy Boston University and @PatriotLeague Day!!! http://t.co/rItkeflZmE #ProudToBU #BUtoPL pic.twitter.com/wupdNkG3kL
— BU Athletics (@BUAthletics) July 1, 2013

It's officia! @BUAthletics and @LoyolaHounds are in the @PatriotLeague! http://t.co/nrfHoOJWX3
— Patriot League (@PatriotLeague) July 1, 2013

Excited to unveil #BUAthletics @instagram account! Watch @RhettBU wake up to a new day in the @PatriotLeague! #BUtoPL http://t.co/G0WWRM8Y4i
— BU Athletics (@BUAthletics) July 1, 2013

Hey @BUAthletics Happy Patriot League day to you and your city today! #BostonStrong
— Loyola MD SuperFans (@HoundSuperFans) July 1, 2013

Today is the first official day for @BUAthletics and @LoyolaHounds as members of the Patriot League. Welcome and good luck!
— Bucknell Athletics (@BisonSports) July 1, 2013

Welcome to the @PatriotLeague's newest members, @BUAthletics and @LoyolaHounds! Two GREAT schools in two GREAT cities join the league today!
— Navy Athletics (@NavyAthletics) July 1, 2013

July 1 has been declared "Patriot League Day" in both Boston http://t.co/W6husbT1EC and Baltimore http://t.co/gJYVp686Fl
— Patriot League (@PatriotLeague) July 1, 2013

Congrats to our friends at @BUAthletics and @LoyolaHounds on their first day in the @PatriotLeague. #bringanapple #getahaircut #seeyousoon
— Cornell Big Red (@CornellSports) July 1, 2013

Colgate athletics would like to wish @BUAthletics & @LoyolaHounds a great 1st day as part of the @PatriotLeague #NewRivals
— Colgate Athletics (@Gate_Athletics) July 1, 2013

Congrats to @BUAthletics for officially joining the @PatriotLeague today. Big step up for the hoops program… Go Terriers!
— Peter Stringer (@peterstringer) July 1, 2013

@BUAthletics is now officially a member of the Patriot League. #NewChapter
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) July 1, 2013

Patriot League Member Officially Today!!!#ProudtoBU
— BU Women's Hoops (@BostonU_WBB) July 1, 2013

Happy Boston University and Patriot League Day! #thanksmenino #proudtoBU http://t.co/H8EqjJwd0Z
— Maria Martinolich (@Maria_Martin16) July 1, 2013

BU has officially moved up to the Patriot League. Can't wait to see the start of a new era for Terrier athletics!
— The Dog Pound (@BUDogPound) July 1, 2013