“The Dawgs will only have to travel two more times this season, but if they want to finish with a .500 record, then they need to win out.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs continue to freefall at Marquette
“Things turned ugly for Butler shortly after halftime, as injuries to first-year guard Stink Robinson and redshirt sophomore forward Jamie Kaiser Jr left the Dawgs with a glaring lack of offensive options.”
Beyond the box score: Huskies dominate women’s basketball
“The women’s basketball team suffered a lopsided loss at No. 1 UConn, falling 80-48 to the Huskies. The Bulldogs drop to 9-15 on the season — 3-11 in Big East play —and are now on a four-game losing streak.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes a trip to No. 1 UConn
“The Huskies are 9-0 all-time against Butler, including a 94-47 victory in the teams’ most recent meeting on Dec. 28 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks for season sweep against Marquette
“In the first bout against Marquette, the Dawgs prevailed 87-76 thanks to a steady three-point presence in the second half and efficiency from the field throughout.”
Born a Bulldog: Gordon Hayward’s legacy cemented
‘“Basketball has given me so much, and I’m so thankful for it.’”
Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball falters after halftime against Villanova
“‘..The problem is, in the second half, we don’t follow the scouting report and turn the basketball over, and so we make life easy for the other team.’”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs drop double-overtime grinder against Providence
“The Dawgs would start the final period of the night scoreless as Providence strided out to a 10-0 run in 2OT, as they began to lose the war of attrition with Ajayi, Haywood and redshirt-sophomore forward Jamie Kaiser Jr. each fouling out during the extra time.”
What you need to know: Dawgs square off with Providence
“All of a sudden, Butler’s tournament hopes are exactly what they’ve been for the entirety of Thad Matta’s second tenure as head coach: almost zero.”
Welcome to the Team: First-years ‘fly towards victory
“‘I love [Coach Stewart]. I feel like he really pays attention to details. When you’re swimming, he’s not afraid to call you out if your stroke needs critiquing.’”