“After four-consecutive 20-win seasons and tournament berths under head coach Shaka Smart, the Eagles have looked like a shell of themselves after a 7-13 start including an 0-6 record on the road.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball utilizes second-half surge for 12th-consecutive win over DePaul
“With an unprecedented spark of energy filling the airwaves of Hinkle Fieldhouse for the better part of the second half, the Bulldogs were able to coast the rest of the way for a strong seven-point victory.”
New Final Four classes offer students a unique perspective into the NCAA’s largest tournament
“‘All of this is happening and if we just sat here — 15 minutes from the heart of collegiate basketball — and we’re just twiddling our thumbs, then shame on us as an institution.’”
What you need to know: Dawgs take on scrappy DePaul squad
“Expect Butler to be aggressive early on, trying to avoid a close game against a team that has a wealth of experience in close late-game situations.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs find victory against No. 25 Seton Hall
“For the Dawgs, the victory is their first on the road all season, and their first ranked win.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on No. 25 Seton Hall
‘“Yet, in year four under head coach Thad Matta and year eight since the last tournament berth, this appears to be the new norm for a team that was once a March Madness staple.’”
Butler men’s basketball among several Big East schools affected by college basketball rigging scheme
“Butler is accompanied by St. John’s, Georgetown and DePaul from schools in the Big East named in the scheme, and are the only power-four schools to be named in the indictment.’”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball drops embarrassing wire-to-wire loss against Xavier
“In such a lopsided loss, head coach Thad Matta will have his hands full to try and regroup this Bulldog squad that has now lost four in a row and is playing like a completely different squad than the one that entered the new year at 10-4.”
What you need to know: Floundering Bulldogs travel to Xavier
“As always, graduate forward Michael Ajayi will have to be at the center of the action for the Dawgs to come away with a victory.”
Beyond the box score: St. John’s downs Butler
“Underwhelming second halves have been a theme for Butler this season, including in the Dawgs’ loss to Villanova. Head coach Thad Matta is unsure what the fix is.”