“The adjustments did not work, with Butler suffering arguably its most brutal loss this season, likely crushing any remaining tournament hopes for Bulldog faithful.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs seek to get on track against Musketeers
“If the Dawgs can continue shooting the ball well and limit their mistakes, then they will have an easy path to victory against Xavier again.”
What you need to know: Butler men’s basketball hosts Georgetown in Saturday matinee
“Nearly every Butler loss under head coach Thad Matta has been the same recipe of disaster: heavy isolation offense, minimal movement and a lack of urgency on both sides of the ball if the shots are not falling early. “
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball stomped by No. 25 St. John’s
“From the moment the ball was tipped in Madison Square Garden, it was all St. John’s as the Red Storm flexed their muscles in a wire-to-wire 92-70 triumph over the men’s basketball team.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs clash with No. 25 St. John’s
“The common denominator throughout the Dawgs’ recent resurgence has been the play of Finley Bizjack.”
Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball falls to Marquette
“The loss drops the Bulldogs to 9-12 overall and 3-8 in conference play, while the Golden Eagles improve to 13-7 on the season and 7-4 in the Big East.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball seeks back-to-back conference wins
“After a rough stretch of games dating back to Eastern Illinois where the Dawgs went under 50% from the field and as low as 16.7% from beyond the arc, head coach Austin Parkinson’s squad is having its best shooting games of the season.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs sneak by Marquette
“With confidence on the rise, and young players hitting their stride, Butler is building momentum and improving its conference record with each passing game.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Marquette in must-win game
“After four-consecutive 20-win seasons and tournament berths under head coach Shaka Smart, the Eagles have looked like a shell of themselves after a 7-13 start including an 0-6 record on the road.”
Beyond the box score: Butler comes out on top against Blue Demons
“The Bulldogs answered with stellar scoring of their own, as Jackson went on to reach 20 points and 10 rebounds — her first career double-double.”