Men’s Basketball
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Beyond the box score: Creighton fends off Butler
“The Bulldogs netted just 18 second chance points compared to 13 for the Bluejays, leaving points on the board time and time again after earning extra possessions.”
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What you need to know: Men’s basketball seeks first road win against Creighton
“With Creighton hitting its stride at the right time to start conference play, the Dawgs must not let this one turn into a shootout like the double-overtime thriller against Providence.”
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Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball blows past NJIT
“As soon as the tip-off landed in Butler’s possession, the rout immediately began with a 17-0 run propelled by a 58% clip from the field.’”
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What you need to know: Non-conference schedule comes to a close against NJIT
“The Bulldogs’ depth is being tested early in the season and is holding up so far, but a healthy roster will go a long way towards finding success against a Big East schedule.”
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Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball limps past Northwestern
“After a presumed game-tying corner three-pointer from first-year forward Tre Singleton was ruled a two-point basket, the Dawgs were able to persevere despite scoring just six points in the final six minutes and thirty seconds.”
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What you need to know: Bulldogs take on Northwestern
“With a fast pace and disciplined defense, this is a game that Butler has a chance to win comfortably.”
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Beyond the box score: No. 5 UConn shuts down Butler
“The men’s basketball team traveled to Connecticut with tired legs and it showed in a 79-60 loss to UConn.”
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What you need to know: Men’s basketball seeks first-ever win over No. 5 UConn
“Ultimately, as the last four games against UConn have demonstrated, this one will be a dogfight.”
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Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball edges out Providence in a double-overtime thriller
Sophomore guard Evan Haywood had 18 points in Butler’s win over Providence. Photo by Drew Kosmak. CALEB DENORME | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | cdenorme@butler.edu In a double-overtime affair at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler prevailed 113-110 over the Providence Friars to open Big East play with a bang. It was a back-and-forth contest between the two sides, with each…