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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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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

By 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

By 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 Bella McLaughlin (12) dribbles the ball during a home game against Loyola on Feb. 1. Boston University’s women’s basketball team won 55-38 against Loyola on Wednesday, ending a four-game losing streak. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball has dominant defensive performance against Loyola Maryland in much-needed win

By Kailyn Smith February 20, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team ended a four-game losing streak with a win over Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore Wednesday night.
Sophomore forward Sisi Bentley (94) throws the ball during a game against Loyola University Maryland on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team takes their fourth loss in a row, falling 51-71 against Colgate on Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Blowout loss to Colgate latest in four-game skid for women’s basketball

By Julianna D’Amato February 16, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Saturday, this one a 71-51 drubbing at the hands of Colgate University. It was yet another loss on the road, dropping their out-of-town record to 4-8.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: The 2025 All-Star Weekend has potential to be the best of this era

By Kailyn Smith February 12, 2025
This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco is sure to make Valentine’s Day even more sweet. The weekend is so much bigger than Sunday night’s big game, and it truly is a showcase of the best of basketball.
Sophomore guard Audrey Ericksen (21) dribbles the ball during a game against Loyola Maryland on Feb. 1. The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to Holy Cross at the Hart Center Arena on Saturday. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball falls to Holy Cross as time for turnaround dwindles

By Kailyn Smith February 9, 2025
The Boston University women’s basketball team lost to local rivals Holy Cross 60-47, falling to ninth in the Patriot League with a 2-9 conference record.
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

By 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.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Jimmy Butler doesn’t have to play nice, but he does have to get real

By Kailyn Smith February 7, 2025
Jimmy Butler’s campaign to garner the most attention this season has failed, and not just because it was overshadowed by the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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

By 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.
Senior guard Alex Giannaros (10) dribbles the ball during the game on Saturday. The Boston University women’s basketball team fell to Loyola University Maryland 72-68. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers’ 22-point fourth quarter not enough to complete comeback against Loyola Maryland

By Jose Rodriguez February 2, 2025
Guard Laura Salmeron scored 28 points to lead Loyola University Maryland to a narrow 72-68 victory over Boston University on Saturday evening at Case Gym.
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

By 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.
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

By 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.
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