“Despite a complete lack of organized basketball experience, McHugh’s love for the game has been at his core for as long as he can remember.”
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: Bulldogs clash with No. 25 St. John’s
“The common denominator throughout the Dawgs’ recent resurgence has been the play of Finley Bizjack.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on No. 25 Seton Hall
‘“Yet, in year four under head coach Thad Matta and year eight since the last tournament berth, this appears to be the new norm for a team that was once a March Madness staple.’”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball blows past NJIT
“As soon as the tip-off landed in Butler’s possession, the rout immediately began with a 17-0 run propelled by a 58% clip from the field.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball seeks first-ever win over No. 5 UConn
“Ultimately, as the last four games against UConn have demonstrated, this one will be a dogfight.”
Beyond the Box Score: Pierre Brooks seals win over Utah in first round of College Basketball Crown
“’We wanted to go out with a bang.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“The Musketeers are riding a five-game win streak and coming off of its most impressive win against Creighton on Saturday. Can the Dawgs play spoiler to a possible Xavier tournament appearance?”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball falls to Villanova
“With another loss, Butler has crushed the momentum they were hoping to bring into the Big East Tournament. The Bulldogs are not done yet, though, and will square off against rival Xavier in front of their fans in Hinkle on March 5 for senior night.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“Fans better hope that the “Hinkle magic” can travel East to Cincinnati where Xavier is 12-2 on their home court.”