“Now, the Bulldogs look to do what they could not do last season: start the year 2-0. To do so, they’ll have to take down IU Indy.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fall in overtime to Columbia
“After a defense-heavy game, the women’s basketball team was handed its first loss of the season by Columbia, falling 74-69 to the Lions in overtime.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball bludgeons Southern Indiana in regular season opener
‘“Every day means something, we have to get better and we have to stay intense.”‘
What you need to know: Men’s basketball opens season against Southern Indiana
“No matter who is the focal point of the Eagles’ offense, if Butler plays its own game and executes properly, it should have no problem handling business in the season opener.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs surge past Wright State to open season strong on Kids Day
“With energy high inside Hinkle Fieldhouse, as many local school groups filled the stands for Kids Day, the women’s basketball team opened its 2025–26 regular season with a commanding 74–53 win over Wright State on Nov. 3.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball tips off against Wright State
“Now that the squad has shaken the offseason rust off, expect to see a strong showing on both sides of the ball from Butler.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs down the Sycamores to end preseason play
“While triple-digit scoring output was impressive by Butler, the defense was the more impressive end of the floor for most of the night.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on Indiana State
“As the Dawgs continue to ramp up towards the regular season, expect different rotational looks from Matta as he figures out who works well together on the court.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball hosts Taylor
“The Bulldogs will have plenty of new faces playing in Hinkle for the first time, as the team returns only three players from last year.”
Chelsey Perry: ‘A full-circle moment’
“‘[The job is about] how you impact the girls, whether it’s off [or on] the court.’”