“National pride, even on a small scale, draws in players and fans alike. The chance to represent your country is a large point of pride for athletes, especially when international tournaments like the Olympics are held every four years. For fans, the chance to see their nation win and prove themselves the best in the world is alluring enough to watch.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs travel to take on DePaul
“The women’s basketball team is seeking to keep its momentum high as the Dawgs are coming off their first road win against Georgetown.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks for third consecutive win against Villanova
“Nonetheless, a win against Villanova is crucial to help firm up any postseason plans, NIT or otherwise.”
Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball snaps losing streak against Georgetown
“The women’s basketball team secured a 66-58 road victory over Georgetown on Feb. 21, lifting the Bulldogs to 10-18 overall and 4-14 in Big East play.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball goes wire-to-wire in senior day sweat against Xavier
“Ajayi started his celebratory day off strong, scoring Butler’s first seven points en route to 24 on the day”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Xavier
“In order to get hot, Butler will have to contain Carroll and force his supporting cast to do the damage.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball hoping to end losing streak
“As long as the Dawgs can make layups and clean up their foul trouble, the team can finally win a game away from home.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs drop seventh consecutive game against Creighton
“‘With this losing streak, it’s not like we’re losing by 25 [points] … We’re right there. Tonight we battled back from being down and fought really hard.’”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs down Georgetown, Thad Matta picks up 500th win
“For Butler, the win secured a series split with Georgetown and pulled the Dawgs back above .500.”
Fielding her ground
“‘I thought it would be badass to be a woman doing something like that.’”