Men’s Basketball

Beyond the box score: Dawgs halted by Villanova

“The loss drops Butler to 6-12 in the Big East, a potentially impactful result in a conference with a log-jam at the bottom of the standings.”
‘I can’t believe I get to do this’: Justin Vining’s path to becoming Butler’s official painter

‘“As a painter, I’m able to add a lot of beauty to our world.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks for third consecutive win against Villanova

“Nonetheless, a win against Villanova is crucial to help firm up any postseason plans, NIT or otherwise.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball goes wire-to-wire in senior day sweat against Xavier

“Ajayi started his celebratory day off strong, scoring Butler’s first seven points en route to 24 on the day”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Xavier

“In order to get hot, Butler will have to contain Carroll and force his supporting cast to do the damage.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs down Georgetown, Thad Matta picks up 500th win

“For Butler, the win secured a series split with Georgetown and pulled the Dawgs back above .500.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball aims to end six-game skid in nation’s capital

: “As junior guard Finley Bizjack’s left wrist sprain leaves him questionable against the Hoyas, the Bulldogs are down to just eight healthy scholarship players with him sidelined.”
Beyond the box score: Undermanned Dawgs lose ugly outing against Seton Hall

‘“We just have to continue to try to simplify things, and we got to make shots.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball clashes with Seton Hall

“Butler needs to find a way to run Seton Hall off the three point line, forcing it to do its damage in the paint.”