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Sophomore guard Michael McNair (20) watches as junior guard Ben Roy (30) steals the ball from a Navy player during a game on Wednesday. Boston University secured an eighth-consecutive victory, defeating Navy 87-65. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Miles Brewster erupts with career-best 25 points as men’s basketball wins eighth-straight home game

Jose Rodriguez February 7, 2025
Case Gymnasium has been good to the Boston University men’s basketball team this season. The Terriers (12-12, 6-5 PL) secured an eighth-consecutive home victory led by graduate student guard Miles Brewster's career-high 25 points, defeating Navy 87-65 on Wednesday night.
The Case Gymnasium. The Campus Planning and Operation Team recently unveiled improvements for men’s and women’s basketball spaces. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Varsity basketball programs enjoy renovated facilities as 2024-25 season continues

Ava Malamut January 30, 2025
Some Boston University Athletics facilities are looking a little different this spring. Thanks to efforts from the Campus Planning & Operations team, much of the BU campus has been given, or is actively receiving, a makeover. Some of the most notable completed changes are the improvements that were recently unveiled for men’s and women’s basketball spaces.
Freshman guard Azmar Abdullah (7) bypasses a Wagner College player in a game on Nov. 19. The Terriers lost to Sacred Heart University, 73-65, in a game on Sunday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball comeback falls short against Pioneers, 73-65

Jose Rodriguez December 3, 2024
Despite a hard-fought comeback, the Boston University men’s basketball team fell 73-65 to Sacred Heart University on Sunday evening at Case Gym.
Junior guard Ben Roy (30) dribbles the ball during the men’s basketball game on Tuesday. The Boston University men’s basketball team fell to the Wagner College Seahawks at home. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wagner buzzer-beater stuns men’s basketball at Case Gym with 60-58 loss

Jose Rodriguez November 20, 2024
The Wagner College Seahawks men’s basketball team defeated the Boston University Terriers at the buzzer, 60-58, Tuesday night at Case Gym.
Then-sophomore guard Ben Roy (30) runs toward the basket in a game against Lehigh University on Feb. 4. The BU men’s basketball team will play their first game of the season on Nov. 4 against Northeastern University. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Men’s basketball aims to apply improvements, experience in upcoming season

Jason Asvestopoulos October 31, 2024
The men’s basketball team is now less than a week away from tipping off their season opener against Northeastern University. But the grind started during the summer, when the athletes stayed on a relatively empty campus as part of their offseason schedule.
Freshman wing Matai Baptiste (0) shoots a free throw in a game against Navy on Saturday. The Terriers beat Navy 74-65. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball defeats Navy thanks to strong efforts from Landrum and Alexander

Jason Asvestopoulos February 18, 2024
Boston University men’s basketball avenged their prior loss against Navy on Saturday in a 74-65 win at Case Gym thanks to strong scoring efforts from freshman guard Kyrone Alexander and sophomore forward Otto Landrum.
Senior guard Miles Brewster (24) looks to pass the ball in a game against Army West Point on Jan. 24. The Terriers won 62-48 against Lafayette College on Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball secures much-needed win over Lafayette

Chloe Cramutola January 28, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team found their stride against Lafayette College on Saturday in a 62-48 victory away from home.
Senior guard Miles Brewster (24) drives to the basket in a game against Army West Point on Wednesday. The Terriers were defeated by the Black Knights 69-59. KATE KOTLYAR/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball falls short against Army despite strong start

Layla Penn January 25, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team opened their matchup against Army West Point with an explosive start, but the Terriers could not sustain their success and later lost 69-59 on Wednesday night.
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Nic Nobili brings European roots, versatile skill set to men’s basketball

Mitch Fink December 1, 2022
From Italy to Case Gym, Nic Nobili, a 6-foot-10 freshman on the men's basketball team, brings his European background and unique skill set to the court.
Senior Ethan Brittain-Watts in a game against the College of Holy Cross on Jan. 31 this year. The Boston University men’s basketball team is kickstarting their 2022-2023 season with a game against Northeastern University on Nov. 7. MOHAN GE/DFP FILE

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball team ready for redemption with both young and proven talent

Mark Fraenkel November 2, 2022
Following a heartbreaking OT loss to Navy in the Patriot League semifinals last season, the men's basketball team is ready to bounce back with new and tested talent alike.
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