“While the Bulldogs undeniably showed their grit and effort this game to tie up the game late, it did not come without nearly 16 minutes of poorly executed play leading up to it.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on SMU
“Rebounding will be key, as neither team can afford to give up extra possessions with such high-powered offenses on both sides.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs look to bounce back against Central Michigan
“Now, head coach Austin Parkinson’s squad will look to get back in the win column as the Dawgs start wrapping up their season-opening homestand.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on Chicago State
“Like Butler, the Cougars have gone pretty deep into their bench through the first two games, with 11 players averaging double-digit minutes through the first two outings.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs taper high-tempo Jaguar offense
To be able to deplete an offensive system that came into the game averaging 96 points per game and hold it to 80 points shows that this Bulldog squad may, in fact, be better than those of yesteryear.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on IU Indy
“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.”