Basketball

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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Chelsey Perry: ‘A full-circle moment’

“‘[The job is about] how you impact the girls, whether it’s off [or on] the court.’”
Clippers sign recent Butler standout Jahmyl Telfort to two-way contract

“It’s another step in the right direction for a Butler basketball program that continues to build momentum and push towards national relevance once again.”
Beyond the box score: Sluggish offense dooms Dawgs in exhibition loss to Notre Dame

“Despite the loss, Finley Bizjack starred for the Dawgs, putting up a game-high 16 points.”
Women’s basketball season preview: ‘The hardest working team I’ve coached in my entire career’

“Now with a retooled roster — featuring only three returners — and a renewed sense of urgency, the Bulldogs are aiming to flip the script.”
Big East men’s basketball preview

“Few conferences bring as much intrigue as the Big East does heading into the 2025–26 season.”