“Offensively, the Bulldogs will rely heavily on McGuff as usual, but somebody else will need to step up and provide a scoring spark.”
Beyond the Box Score: Bulldogs get severely outclassed by Xavier
“For now, it will be back to the drawing board for Matta and Co., seeking to make true on the promises given in the summer of 2022.”
OT: Blaming referees is a weak argument
“Fans, clubs and players resort to the victim mentality since it is easier to scapegoat the referees than to own up to a team’s mistakes.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“The Musketeers are riding a five-game win streak and coming off of its most impressive win against Creighton on Saturday. Can the Dawgs play spoiler to a possible Xavier tournament appearance?”
Welcome to the Team: First-years take the field
“‘Being with my teammates is so fun and I’m excited to actually be in season to get closer with everyone.’”
OT: NCAA Tournament expansion is misguided
“‘I just don’t understand why you would want to touch something and try to affect something everyone loves. Let’s just leave it how it is.”’
Pat Neshek: Big league Bulldog
“‘Even after all the success in MLB, he hasn’t changed. He has the same sense of humor and is extremely down to earth.’”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball falls to Villanova
“With another loss, Butler has crushed the momentum they were hoping to bring into the Big East Tournament. The Bulldogs are not done yet, though, and will square off against rival Xavier in front of their fans in Hinkle on March 5 for senior night.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Villanova
“This game offers yet another opportunity for the Dawgs to get a good win on the road and gain momentum heading into the Big East Tournament.”
Beyond the Box Score: The Red Storm washes away the Dawgs
“Although the scoring output was evenly distributed, Butler remained a few baskets away from capturing victory.”