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What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes a trip to No. 1 UConn

What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes a trip to No. 1 UConn

“The Huskies are 9-0 all-time against Butler, including a 94-47 victory in the teams’ most recent meeting on Dec. 28 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.”

What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks for season sweep against Marquette

“In the first bout against Marquette, the Dawgs prevailed 87-76 thanks to a steady three-point presence in the second half and efficiency from the field throughout.”

Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball falters after halftime against Villanova

“‘..The problem is, in the second half, we don’t follow the scouting report and turn the basketball over, and so we make life easy for the other team.’”

Beyond the box score: Bulldogs drop double-overtime grinder against Providence

“The Dawgs would start the final period of the night scoreless as Providence strided out to a 10-0 run in 2OT, as they began to lose the war of attrition with Ajayi, Haywood and redshirt-sophomore forward Jamie Kaiser Jr. each fouling out during the extra time.”

What you need to know: Dawgs square off with Providence

“All of a sudden, Butler’s tournament hopes are exactly what they’ve been for the entirety of Thad Matta’s second tenure as head coach: almost zero.”

Cotter Welch: Making waves through adversity

“The accomplishments in her swimming career are numerous, but it is the impact of her resilience and leadership in and out of competition that is the true legacy Welch will leave on the program.”

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