Basketball
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What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks to end regular season on high-note
“To secure the season sweep, Butler will need its continued dominance from graduate forward Michael Ajayi, as well as two other efficient games from anyone else on the roster.”
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Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball trounced in second half vs. Creighton
Both the men’s basketball team and conference foe, Creighton, crawled out of the gates during a rainy afternoon bout as a second-half collapse led to a 76-59 defeat against the Bluejays. With a combined 7-of-29 effort from the field to start the game, it was not until after the under-12 media timeout that both squads…
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OT: Thad Matta should not be fired… yet
‘“Pick up the pace, Thad … Pick it up.”’
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What you need to know: Butler hosts Creighton in home finale
“The combination of a strong performance on the glass and solid perimeter defense is the recipe for Butler to pick up the win.”
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OT: Butler vs. Xavier is missing the qualities of a real rivalry
“‘It could be a matter of life or death, and Butler fans would choose death over accepting the fact that Xavier-Butler isn’t a rivalry.’”
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Rebounding from injury
“‘I’m playing in the Big East and I’m with my family, so with anything that I get and anytime I get on the floor, I’m gonna make the most of it and work hard.’”
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Beyond the box score: Dawgs down Seton Hall
“Closing off the season with a strong home win and three-game win streak gives head coach Austin Parkinson’s squad some much-needed momentum going into the Big East Tournament.”
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Beyond the box score: Wypych’s 21 points leads Butler past DePaul
“Wypych poured in a career-high 21 points, shooting 6-for-12 from the floor and 7-for-8 from the line, marking her third straight game in double figures.”
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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.”