“The men’s basketball team traveled to Connecticut with tired legs and it showed in a 79-60 loss to UConn.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball seeks first-ever win over No. 5 UConn
“Ultimately, as the last four games against UConn have demonstrated, this one will be a dogfight.”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball edges out Providence in a double-overtime thriller
Sophomore guard Evan Haywood had 18 points in Butler’s win over Providence. Photo by Drew Kosmak. CALEB DENORME | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | cdenorme@butler.edu In a double-overtime affair at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler prevailed 113-110 over the Providence Friars to open Big East play with a bang. It was a back-and-forth contest between the two sides, with each…
What you need to know: Dawgs open Big East play against Providence
“If the Bulldogs can knock down their shots and prevent an offensive explosion from the Providence backcourt they should pass their first conference test with flying colors.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs bodied by Broncos
“In an uncharacteristic showing, Butler struggled from the three-point arc and got dominated on the glass.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Boise State
“Riding the hot hand of Bizjack, expect the Dawgs to put on another strong performance during the matinee game.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball wins fourth-consecutive against Eastern Michigan
‘“They were trying to punk us and we responded accordingly.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball clashes with Eastern Michigan
“The Bulldogs will need to close out the non-conference slate with strong performances across the board, securing large margins of victory to help their metrics.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs trounce the Raiders
“The men’s basketball team extended its win streak to three with a 94-69 victory over Wright State on Nov. 28.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Wright State
“Taking care of inferior opponents — like Wright State — is non-negotiable to prove any sort of early-season hype being built.”