Men’s Basketball

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.”
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.”