“The Red Storm are not a good three-point team to begin with, but the statistics indicate that even a mediocre shooting performance could spell disaster for Butler.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs extend season with win over Providence
“The Bulldogs relied on well-run offensive sets and consistent mid-range and interior scoring to lift them past Providence.”
What you need to know: Dawgs take on Providence in Big East Tournament
“However, with the Dawgs approaching nearly eight years since their last tournament berth, the outlook of the program has taken a complete 180.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hopes to end three-game skid against Creighton
“After being outclassed by Xavier by double-digit points twice in two weeks, the Bulldogs have fallen to a point of lethargy that even a nine-game losing streak to start the calendar year did not seem to have them fall to.”
What you need to know: women’s basketball begins tournament play against St. John’s
“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: Butler falls to Villanova at the buzzer
“With their seventh loss by single-digitson the season, the Dawgs finish conference play with a 5-13 record — seeding themselves at eighth for the conference tournament.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. No. 7 St. John’s
“The Red Storm have a paramount week in front of them, as wins over Butler and Seton Hall will secure them the best record in the Big East heading into the conference tournament.”
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National Player of the Year frontrunner Johni Broome led Auburn to a win over Alabama with 19 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Photo courtesy of AL.com. BROCK DANAHEY | STAFF REPORTER | bldanahey@butler.edu Overtime, or “OT,” is an opinion column series where the Collegian takes national sports headlines or polarizing topics and gives them…
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes on Villanova
“The Bulldogs will need to knock down shots from deep to keep pace with Villanova and finish the regular season with a winning record.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs prevail through second-half collapse
“With the help of Brooks’ continued second-half effort to finish with 24 points and senior forward Jahmyl Telfort’s 17 points, the Dawgs were able to surpass the 80-point threshold for the ninth time this season — each of which resulting in wins.”