“The adjustments did not work, with Butler suffering arguably its most brutal loss this season, likely crushing any remaining tournament hopes for Bulldog faithful.”
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“Nearly every Butler loss under head coach Thad Matta has been the same recipe of disaster: heavy isolation offense, minimal movement and a lack of urgency on both sides of the ball if the shots are not falling early. “
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball stomped by No. 25 St. John’s
“From the moment the ball was tipped in Madison Square Garden, it was all St. John’s as the Red Storm flexed their muscles in a wire-to-wire 92-70 triumph over the men’s basketball team.”
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“The common denominator throughout the Dawgs’ recent resurgence has been the play of Finley Bizjack.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs sneak by Marquette
“With confidence on the rise, and young players hitting their stride, Butler is building momentum and improving its conference record with each passing game.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Marquette in must-win game
“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.”
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“‘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.”