“Rebounding will be key, as neither team can afford to give up extra possessions with such high-powered offenses on both sides.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs beat down Chicago State
“Finley Bizjack also excelled for Butler, racking up a team-high 22 points and six assists, fueled by a white-hot start with four three-pointers in less than four minutes to open the game.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on Chicago State
“Like Butler, the Cougars have gone pretty deep into their bench through the first two games, with 11 players averaging double-digit minutes through the first two outings.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs taper high-tempo Jaguar offense
To be able to deplete an offensive system that came into the game averaging 96 points per game and hold it to 80 points shows that this Bulldog squad may, in fact, be better than those of yesteryear.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on IU Indy
“Now, the Bulldogs look to do what they could not do last season: start the year 2-0. To do so, they’ll have to take down IU Indy.”
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‘“Every day means something, we have to get better and we have to stay intense.”‘
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“These cases mark more than eligibility rulings — they signal a seismic shift in what college basketball is going to mean in the near future.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball opens season against Southern Indiana
“No matter who is the focal point of the Eagles’ offense, if Butler plays its own game and executes properly, it should have no problem handling business in the season opener.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs down the Sycamores to end preseason play
“While triple-digit scoring output was impressive by Butler, the defense was the more impressive end of the floor for most of the night.”
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“As the Dawgs continue to ramp up towards the regular season, expect different rotational looks from Matta as he figures out who works well together on the court.”