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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Sophomore forward Sisi Bentley (94) tries to block a pass during a game against Loyola Maryland Feb. 1. The Boston University Terriers won against Loyola Saturday in a 75-51 victory. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s basketball uses home court advantage to advance to Patriot League Quarterfinals

By Kailyn Smith March 9, 2025
In the last home game for the Boston University women’s basketball team this season, "The Roof" was practically on fire. BU and Loyola Maryland both struggled in-conference during the regular season, but the Terriers were unphased as the first round of the Patriot League championship tournament unfolded.
Graduate guard Miles Brewster (24) races to the net during a game against Loyola Maryland Feb. 19. The Boston University Terriers fell short of a comeback against No. 5 Navy in the 2025 Patriot League Quarterfinals with a score of 86-78. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s basketball comeback effort stifled, postseason push falls short

By Jason Asvestopoulos March 9, 2025
The fourth-seeded Boston University men’s basketball team left it all on the floor, but eventually fell short of a comeback against fifth-seeded Navy in the 2025 Patriot League Quarterfinals.
Junior defense Siri Hodgins (25) and junior midfielder Leah Hodgins (26). The Hodgins twins are both on the Boston University women’s lacrosse team. COURTESY OF BU ATHLETICS

Seeing double: Twins Siri and Leah Hodgins reflect on more than a decade as teammates

By Jose Rodriguez March 6, 2025
It’s not often that you see twins attending the same school — let alone playing the same sport at the Division I level — but that is the case with defender Siri Hodgins and midfielder Leah Hodgins, junior twins on the Boston University women’s lacrosse team.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: The Champions League knockout stage lives up to its reputation

By Ryan Abazari March 6, 2025
The knockout round of the Champions League began Tuesday — a reminder of the absolute glory of the European competition, and a few matchups stood out against the rest.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

5-Minute Major: The Stadium Series continues to pull big crowds, where should it go next?

By Annika Morris March 5, 2025
Ohio Stadium hosted the NHL Stadium Series over the weekend in a matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: The “face of the league” debate is a negative distraction from exciting rookie class

By Kailyn Smith March 5, 2025
We can’t keep exclusively fixating on what we’ll do when active NBA legends retire or who’s the greatest and why — we should be paying more attention to “who got next?”
The Boston University women’s track team. The women’s track team won the Patriot League Indoor Track & Field Championships while the men’s team earned third place at the Naval Academy in Maryland. COURTESY OF EAMONN RYAN/BU ATHLETICS

Men’s track and field finishes top three, women’s takes title in Patriot League Indoor Championships for first time in nine years

By Toby Moses March 3, 2025
The Boston University women’s track team won the Patriot League Indoor Track & Field Championships Sunday, claiming the title for the first time since 2016.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

Pound-for-Pound: The UFC is prioritizing popularity over merit

By Kyle Appleby March 3, 2025
It’s no secret that the UFC awards some privileges to their money-making superstars. Israel Adesanya was granted an immediate rematch for the middleweight belt after suffering the worst loss of his career to a short-notice Sean Strickland.
Senior guard Alex Giannaros (10) shoots the ball during an away game against University of Connecticut on Nov. 7. Giannaros has cemented her place among the pantheon of Boston University women’s basketball greats, entering the top 10 career points-scorers in the program. COURTESY OF CLARUS MULTIMEDIA GROUP

For Alex Giannaros, the record books aren’t enough — she still wants a championship

By Ryan Abazari February 28, 2025
Senior guard Alex Giannaros has cemented her place among the pantheon of Boston University women’s basketball greats, becoming a top-10 career points-scorer in the program.
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

By 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.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Post-Up: Bobby Portis’ suspension is a wake-up call for National Basketball Players Association

By Kailyn Smith February 26, 2025
Last Thursday, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. was suspended 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. Portis tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, which he used to treat an elbow injury.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

On the Hill: Mikaela Shiffrin’s Career reaches new heights with 100th World Cup Win

By Logan Severance February 25, 2025
Sestriere Resort in Italy hosted its World Cup slalom event over the weekend, and it would come to feature a historic moment in alpine ski racing.
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