‘“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.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball tops Virginia, goes 2-0 at The Greenbrier
“Leaving the Greenbrier with two comfortable wins, the Dawgs return to Hinkle on Nov. 28 to take on Wright State with a well-earned confidence as conference play quickly approaches.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs square off with Virginia
“Fresh off a victory against South Carolina, the men’s basketball team wraps up its trip to The Greenbrier Resort by clashing with Virginia on Nov. 23.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs take down the Gamecocks
“After a close loss at SMU, the Dawgs needed a resume-building win and got exactly that against the previously untested Gamecocks.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on South Carolina
“If the Dawgs can take care of the ball and convert at the charity stripe, this will be a great opportunity to get back in the win column against a power-conference opponent.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball loses heart-breaker at SMU
“While the Bulldogs undeniably showed their grit and effort this game to tie up the game late, it did not come without nearly 16 minutes of poorly executed play leading up to it.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on SMU
“Rebounding will be key, as neither team can afford to give up extra possessions with such high-powered offenses on both sides.”