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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Freshman forward Ben Defty (14) shoots the ball during a game against Loyola Maryland Feb. 19. The Boston University men’s basketball team came out victorious 79-68 against Lehigh University on Wednesday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball beats Lehigh for first conference road win, clinches top-six seed for playoffs

Julianna D’Amato February 27, 2025
In its final road game of the regular season, the Boston University men’s basketball team came out victorious 79-68 against Lehigh University for its first out-of-town Patriot League win this season.
Sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) dribbles the ball during a game against Loyola Maryland Feb. 19. The Boston University men’s basketball team fell to American University in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball loses defensive battle to American University, falls to 2-12 on the road

Eva Smith February 23, 2025
The Boston University men’s basketball team fell 48-44 against the current Patriot League one-seed, American University, in a tough, low-scoring affair on Saturday.
Junior Guard Ben Roy (30) dribbles the ball during a home game against Loyola on Wednesday. Boston University’s men’s basketball team won 68-66 after a tight 69-67 loss in their first matchup this season. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Last-second miss from Loyola Maryland gives men’s basketball 10th-straight home win

Ava Malamut February 20, 2025
The Boston University men’s basketball team faced off against Loyola Maryland at Case Gym on Wednesday with hopes to redeem themselves after a tight 69-67 loss in their first matchup this season at the beginning of the month.
Sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) dribbles the ball during a game against Wagner College on Nov. 19, 2024. The Boston University men’s basketball team lost by two points to Loyola University Maryland on Saturday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball ends two-game win streak, fall by two to Loyola Maryland

Julianna D’Amato February 2, 2025
In a nail-biting finish, the Boston University men’s basketball team lost by just two points at Loyola University Maryland on Saturday, falling 69-67.
Sophomore guard Kyrone Alexander (5) dribbles the ball during a game against Northeastern on Nov. 4. The Boston University men’s basketball team beat Holy Cross on Monday night at Case Gym. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball picks up key win after strong defensive effort against Holy Cross

Jose Rodriguez January 28, 2025
Headed into Monday’s matchup against Holy Cross, the Boston University men’s basketball team was tasked with slowing down the Patriot League’s best three-point shooting team. After the final buzzer sounded and the Crusaders finished 6-21 from behind the arc, the Terriers’ (11-11, 5-4 Patriot League) 69-59 win was a sign they did just that. 
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.
Senior forward Malcolm Chimezie reaches to grab the ball in a game against Northeastern University on Nov. 4. The Terriers won 78-50 against Dartmouth College on Saturday to earn their first victory of the season. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers dominate Dartmouth to secure first win of the season, 78-50

Jason Asvestopoulos November 17, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team took care of business at home to earn its first victory of the season, thumping Dartmouth College 78-50.
Senior guard Ethan Okwuosa (1) dribbles the ball and drives to the hoop at a game against Northeastern University on Nov. 4. The Boston University men’s basketball team lost to The University of California Los Angeles Monday night. KATE KOTLYAR/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Men’s basketball remains winless, falls to UCLA 71-40 on the road

Toby Moses November 13, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team fell to the University of California Los Angeles Monday night with a final score of 71-40.
Junior guard Ben Roy (30) dribbles the ball down the court during the game on Monday. The Boston University men’s basketball team lost to the Northeastern University Huskies on Monday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball starts season with a loss at home against Northeastern

Ava Malamut November 5, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team began their 2024-25 season with a loss against Northeastern University on Monday with a final score of 80-72.
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.
The Boston University men’s basketball team huddles under the net during their last game of the season against Lehigh on March 10. The Terriers concluded their inconsistent season with a 16-17 record, looking to gain momentum next year. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball looks back on rollercoaster season, postseason experience for young roster

Jason Asvestopoulos April 8, 2024
In what can only be described as an up and down year, the 2023-2024 Boston University men’s basketball season saw it all — heartbreaking losses and moments of adversity, incredible wins and infectious confidence. Despite not reaching their end goal, a young Terrier squad battled all the way to the end.
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