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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

By 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.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Figuring out the Final Four

By Owen Nizolek April 4, 2024
The men’s NCAA tournament has advanced into its climactic closing weekend with the Final Four and national championship just days away. Stakes have reached an all-time high, as four formidable teams gear up for Saturday’s semifinals in Phoenix.
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...

Sophomore midfielder Elle Stevenson (43) goes for the ball in a game against Iona in February. The Terriers dropped their fifth-straight game against Army 7-17 on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s lacrosse drops fifth straight game to Army West Point

By Chloe Patel March 29, 2024
In its first home game since Feb. 17, the Boston University’s women’s lacrosse team lost 17-7 to Army West Point on Wednesday evening, headlined by a ten-answered-goal run from the Black Knights.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Navigating the Sweet 16

By Owen Nizolek March 28, 2024
The pinnacle of college basketball reaches new heights this weekend as the NCAA tournament continues with the Sweet 16. On Thursday and Friday, 16 hopeful squads will enter the fray once again, but by Sunday night only four will continue on the journey for the national championship.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Bracket Breakdown: Madness from the opening rounds

By Owen Nizolek March 25, 2024
As the dust settles on yet another electrifying first weekend of March Madness, the NCAA tournament has again proven itself as one of the most entertaining spectacles in sports. With 48 games in one weekend, there was no shortage of shocking upsets, dominant performances and nail-biting finishes. 
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.
Senior guard Sophie Beneventine (40) gets ready to shoot a basket in a previous game against Lehigh University on Feb. 28. The Terriers won against Colgate University, 52-40, making it to the Patriot League Championship. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball beats Colgate in PL semifinal to advance to PL final rematch against Holy Cross

By Chloe Patel March 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s basketball team advanced to the Patriot League Championship for the second year in a row after a 52-40 semifinal win over the Colgate Raiders. 
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

By 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.
Junior guard Ethan Okwuosa (1) drives to the basket in a game against Navy on Thursday. The Terriers beat the Midshipmen 70-61, advancing to the Patriot League semifinals. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball advances to conference semifinals with win over Navy

By Jason Asvestopoulos March 10, 2024
The Boston University men’s basketball team rose victorious against their familiar foe Navy, 70-61, advancing to the semifinals of the Patriot League tournament. 
Junior midfielder Avery Jones (22) cradles the ball down the field during a game against University of New Hampshire on Feb. 14. The Terriers fell to Boston College 23-5 on Wednesday. LILY HANSEN/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s lacrosse can’t overcome No. 3 Boston College dominance, falls 23-5

By Chloe Patel March 7, 2024
Boston University women’s lacrosse’s undefeated start to the season ended on Wednesday afternoon at the hands of No. 3 Boston College.
Freshman guard Aina Grane Torres (8) prepares to shoot a free throw in a game against Lehigh University on Feb. 28. The Terriers fell to Colgate University 77-40 on Wednesday, ending their bid for the first seed going into the Patriot League. ZACH SCHWARTZ/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball drops to third seed with blowout loss to Colgate

By Annika Morris March 7, 2024
The women’s basketball team dropped their final contest of their regular season to Colgate University 77-40, ending their bid for the first seed going into the Patriot League tournament to fall to the third.
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