“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.”
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.’”
Butler men’s basketball among several Big East schools affected by college basketball rigging scheme
“Butler is accompanied by St. John’s, Georgetown and DePaul from schools in the Big East named in the scheme, and are the only power-four schools to be named in the indictment.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball aims to end two-game skid against St. John’s
‘“Amid the 7-1 start, Bizjack averaged 19 points on 50% shooting from the field and 45% from range; however, in the seven games since, Butler’s longest-tenured player has faltered to just 12 points on 32% from the field and just 18% from deep.’”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball falters in second half against Villanova
‘“I just want to be a better basketball team than we were today, that’s for sure.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball seeks first road win against Creighton
“With Creighton hitting its stride at the right time to start conference play, the Dawgs must not let this one turn into a shootout like the double-overtime thriller against Providence.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Wright State
“Taking care of inferior opponents — like Wright State — is non-negotiable to prove any sort of early-season hype being built.”
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.”
Men’s basketball season preview: Thad Matta’s team is ready to compete
“‘Win the day, win the week was one of his big models, so that’s what we are going to do.’”