“Can Butler keep up with the big dogs? The Bulldogs were in their last matchup with the Huskies until the final minute, losing 78-74. The Dawgs had to claw their way out of a 25-9 deficit as UConn made 10 of their first 13 attempts. To keep this one close and attainable, Butler has to come out strong out of the gate.”
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“The early struggles in conference play are disappointing for a squad that once looked poised to be this season’s breakout team in the Big East.”
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“While a Saturday matinee against a 5-12 team typically does not have much pressure to it, if the Dawgs can go to Cincinnati and dominate it will be a continued sign of positive progression for the program under Coach Austin Parkinson.”
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“‘We’ve been working hard every practice, focusing on the little things, getting details corrected … It really came through tonight. We played as a team. We played together. When things got going against us in the second half, we stayed composed. I’m really proud of our team.’”
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“The Bulldogs seek to defend Hinkle Fieldhouse and earn their first win of 2025 against the Seton Hall Pirates.”
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“The best teams are confident teams, and the Bulldogs are playing with confidence at just the right time with the thick of conference play up ahead.”
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“The Dawgs will need to find an increased scoring output from somewhere as they get into the thick of their conference schedule, starting with Georgetown.”
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“A woeful shooting performance was the main culprit for Butler’s offensive disappearing act against a team whose defense has been decidedly average thus far this season.”
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“The men’s basketball team fell for the fifth straight time on Saturday, this time to No. 11 UConn.”
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“While Strande’s timeline for return is still up in the air, it is evident that the depth of the team — specifically at the guard position — will be able to keep the Dawgs afloat during her recovery.”