“The Bulldogs will be hoping they can ride the wave of support to a victory and send Providence back home unhappy.”
Beyond the Box Score: Dawgs fall short against Villanova, drops sixth straight
“A sixth consecutive loss marks yet another game this season where the Bulldogs have lost a game in which they held a second-half lead — an unfortunate trend amongst the men’s team this season as well.”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball blows out Seton Hall
“The Bulldogs blitzed the Pirates courtesy of a hot first half which included a barrage from beyond the three-point line.”
OT: Judging the judging of artistic sports
“‘I even have those moments where I am like, ‘Are those judges judging correctly?’ But I have to remember that in these artistic sports, everyone is looking from different angles and perspectives. That is what makes it so complicated.’”
Staff picks: Super Bowl 59
“Here is who the Collegian sports section thinks will hoist the Lombardi Trophy — as well as some fun props — on Feb. 9.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs Seton Hall
“Turnovers have been one of the Bulldog’s achilles heels this season, averaging 11.2 giveaways a game. Opponents have taken advantage of the carelessness, averaging 12.2 points off turnovers.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball team plays host to Villanova
“Shutting down the Cats’ backcourt duo will be paramount to Butler’s chances to pick up a quality conference win.”
‘The best-kept secret in Indianapolis’
‘“We don’t know when our last time is, we don’t know if we’ll make it, so we got to make every second that we get in the ring count.”’
Beyond the box score: Huskies hammer Bulldogs
“UConn was dominant offensively, shooting over 64% from the field and making 11 of its 19 three-point attempts.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs head to Hartford for #6 UConn
“If Butler does not play its best game of the season, things may quickly get ugly in this one.”