“‘I’ve known her for three years now and I can count on my hands the amount of days she is not smiling.”’
Beyond the Box Score: Bulldogs end skid against Marquette
“With 12 seconds left on the clock, senior forward Sydney Jaynes scored the go-ahead layup for the women’s basketball team as they rallied to beat Marquette 67-65 and snap their six-game losing streak.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fight off Friars
“Despite free throw woes and late-game offensive struggles, Butler held on to win their second straight game.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Providence
“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.”