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Freshman guard Aina Grane Torres (8) celebrates with her teammates in a game against Lehigh in February. Despite a loss in the Patriot League Finals to Holy Cross, the 20-12 Terriers finished tied for second in the regular season. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball reflects on adversity, insights gained from past season

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor March 29, 2024

While the team fell short of its ultimate goal of a conference championship, the Boston University women’s basketball team overcame adversity and saw success with the cards they were dealt.  “Key...

Junior guard Alex Giannaros (10) dribbles the ball down the court in a game against Army on Feb. 14. The Terriers fell to Holy Cross 61-55 in the Patriot League final on Thursday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Once again, women’s basketball loses to Holy Cross in the Patriot League final

By Eli Cloutier March 18, 2024
372 days ago, the Terriers lost to Holy Cross on their home floor in the Patriot League final. Fast forward to Sunday, and Boston University had an opportunity to return the favor on the Crusaders’ court.
Sophomore guard Ben Roy (30) runs toward the basket in a game against Lehigh University on Feb. 4. The Terriers beat Lehigh in an overtime win, 64-62, on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball wins fourth consecutive game against Lehigh in another overtime win

By Eva Smith February 29, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team took home its second overtime win in as many wins with a 64-62 victory against Lehigh University on Wednesday night.
Senior guard Kelsi Mingo (3) looks to make a basket in a game against Lehigh University on Wednesday. The Terriers beat Lehigh 89-78. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball takes down Lehigh as playoffs inch closer

By Layla Penn February 29, 2024
The Boston University women's basketball team battled it out against Lehigh on Wednesday night, ultimately winning in a high scoring game, 89-78.
Boston University senior guard Miles Brewster (24) dribbles down the court during a game against Bryant University on Nov. 16. The Terriers narrowly beat Loyola Maryland 82-79 on Sunday. KELLY BRODER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball survives overtime thriller vs. Loyola Maryland

By Owen Nizolek February 27, 2024
In a roller coaster of a game, the Boston University men’s basketball team prevailed over Loyola University Maryland on Sunday in overtime, 82-79.
Freshman guard Aoibhe Gormley (5) dribbles the ball in a game against Army on Feb. 14. The Terrier’s came back from a 9-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat American 58-56 on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball extends win streak to three after win against American

By Layla Penn February 22, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team won in dramatic fashion with a pair of last-second free throws to take down American University 58-56 on Wednesday night.
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

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor 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

By 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 Sophie Beneventine (40) handles the ball in a game against Bucknell University on Saturday. The Terriers lost to the Bison 71-60 at home. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls short to Bucknell in a contentious conference bout

By Layla Penn February 12, 2024
The Boston University's women's basketball team lost to Bucknell University 71-60, despite an impressive first half.
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

By 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.
Sophomore guard Ben Roy (30) goes for a layup in a game against Colgate University on Wednesday. The Terriers lost 64-74. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball falls to Colgate 74-64

By Annika Morris February 9, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team dropped a competitive game to Colgate University 74-64 after coming within one point with four minutes left on the clock.
Senior guard Miles Brewster (24) jumps and scores a basket in Saturday’s game against Lehigh University. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball clinches win in final seconds against Lehigh

By Chloe Cramutola, Investigative Editor February 4, 2024
Four seconds left — Boston University senior guard Miles Brewster on the foul line. A 1-point game, resting in the hands of Brewster, who was about to flip a game the Terriers trailed for the most part into a last-second win. The crowd leapt to their feet and shook Case Gym –– Brewster made both free throws, snagging a BU win over Lehigh University, 72-71.
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