“The men’s basketball team capped off its regular season campaign with a 81-71 win at DePaul. With the win, both teams move to 16-15 to end the year.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks to end regular season on high-note
“To secure the season sweep, Butler will need its continued dominance from graduate forward Michael Ajayi, as well as two other efficient games from anyone else on the roster.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball trounced in second half vs. Creighton
Michael Ajayi scored a team-high 26 points and 13 rebounds against Creighton. Photo by Andrew Buckley. DAVID JACOBS | MANAGING EDITOR | drjacobs@butler.edu Both the men’s basketball team and conference foe, Creighton, crawled out of the gates during a rainy afternoon bout as a second-half collapse led to a 76-59 defeat against the Bluejays. With…
What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks for third consecutive win against Villanova
“Nonetheless, a win against Villanova is crucial to help firm up any postseason plans, NIT or otherwise.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball goes wire-to-wire in senior day sweat against Xavier
“Ajayi started his celebratory day off strong, scoring Butler’s first seven points en route to 24 on the day”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball aims to end six-game skid in nation’s capital
: “As junior guard Finley Bizjack’s left wrist sprain leaves him questionable against the Hoyas, the Bulldogs are down to just eight healthy scholarship players with him sidelined.”
Beyond the box score: Undermanned Dawgs lose ugly outing against Seton Hall
‘“We just have to continue to try to simplify things, and we got to make shots.’”
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: 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: 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.”