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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.
Graduate student guard Miles Brewster (24) dribbles the ball by a Navy player on Feb. 5. The Boston University men’s basketball team fell to Holy Cross 72-52 on Saturday. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball’s road woes continue, Holy Cross latest challenge

Jason Asvestopoulos February 9, 2025
In the 91st meeting between the Boston University men’s basketball team and College of the Holy Cross, the Crusaders cruised to victory in front of their home crowd, 72-52.
Sophomore forward Quinn Nielsen (32) dunks the ball during the men’s basketball game on Nov. 4. The Boston University men’s basketball team lost to the University of San Diego on Friday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball falls on the road against San Diego, aims to readjust for UCLA game

Jason Asvestopoulos November 10, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team dropped one of their West Coast matchups this season after falling to the University of San Diego 74-60 on Friday night.
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.
Boston University's bench watches senior guard Miles Brewster shoot a free throw to send the Terriers to overtime in the Patriot League semi-final game against Lehigh on Sunday. The Terriers fell to the Mountain Hawks 84-79. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball squanders first-half cushion, falls to Lehigh in the Patriot League semifinal

Eli Cloutier March 16, 2024
From the opening tip, the energy inside Case Gym was palpable. With a spot in the Patriot League Tournament final on the line, the Terriers jumped out to a 21-point lead late in the first half and led by 18 at the break. Despite the cushion, the second-seeded Boston University men’s basketball team (16-17, 10-8 PL) fell to the sixth seed, Lehigh University (14-17, 9-9 PL), 84-79 in overtime.
Freshman guard Spencer Joyner (25) drives toward the basket in a game against Army on Jan. 24. The Terriers swept American in the second game of their series this season, winning 67-52 on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball beats American 67-52 in rare back-to-back win

Chloe Cramutola February 22, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team defeated American University 67-52, winning a second consecutive game for just the second time this season.
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.
Freshman guard Kyrone Alexander (5) dribbles the ball in a game against Colgate on Wednesday. The Terriers triumphed on the road over the Bucknell Bison 77-62 on Saturday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball second half scoring surge leads to win at Bucknell

Jason Asvestopoulos February 12, 2024
After a second half offensive eruption that saw four Terriers surpass double-digit points, the Boston University men’s basketball team triumphantly beat the Bucknell University Bison 77-62 on Saturday afternoon.
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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Men’s basketball drops third-straight to Howard after second half struggles

Jason Asvestopoulos November 15, 2023
The team ended the back-and-forth first half with the lead before the Bison stifled the offense in the second half to defeat the Terriers.
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