Basketball
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Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball bludgeons Southern Indiana in regular season opener
‘“Every day means something, we have to get better and we have to stay intense.”‘
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OT: NCAA eligibility rules have hit a new low
“These cases mark more than eligibility rulings — they signal a seismic shift in what college basketball is going to mean in the near future.”
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What you need to know: Men’s basketball opens season against Southern Indiana
“No matter who is the focal point of the Eagles’ offense, if Butler plays its own game and executes properly, it should have no problem handling business in the season opener.”
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Beyond the box score: Bulldogs surge past Wright State to open season strong on Kids Day
“With energy high inside Hinkle Fieldhouse, as many local school groups filled the stands for Kids Day, the women’s basketball team opened its 2025–26 regular season with a commanding 74–53 win over Wright State on Nov. 3.”
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What you need to know: Women’s basketball tips off against Wright State
“Now that the squad has shaken the offseason rust off, expect to see a strong showing on both sides of the ball from Butler.”
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Beyond the box score: Dawgs down the Sycamores to end preseason play
“While triple-digit scoring output was impressive by Butler, the defense was the more impressive end of the floor for most of the night.”
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Beyond the box score: Bulldogs cruise past Taylor in exhibition opener
“With a retooled roster and fresh energy inside Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Butler women’s basketball team opened the 2025–26 campaign in dominant fashion, defeating Taylor University 95–63 in an exhibition matchup on Oct. 28.”
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What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on Indiana State
“As the Dawgs continue to ramp up towards the regular season, expect different rotational looks from Matta as he figures out who works well together on the court.”
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What you need to know: Women’s basketball hosts Taylor
“The Bulldogs will have plenty of new faces playing in Hinkle for the first time, as the team returns only three players from last year.”