“The Bulldogs will need to close out the non-conference slate with strong performances across the board, securing large margins of victory to help their metrics.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs trounce the Raiders
“The men’s basketball team extended its win streak to three with a 94-69 victory over Wright State on Nov. 28.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball tops Virginia, goes 2-0 at The Greenbrier
“Leaving the Greenbrier with two comfortable wins, the Dawgs return to Hinkle on Nov. 28 to take on Wright State with a well-earned confidence as conference play quickly approaches.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs take down the Gamecocks
“After a close loss at SMU, the Dawgs needed a resume-building win and got exactly that against the previously untested Gamecocks.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes on Northern Kentucky
“If Butler can limit its own mistakes and control the rebounding battle — areas that hurt them against Central Michigan — the Bulldogs will be well-positioned to dictate the pace and keep Northern Kentucky from finding early rhythm.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fall to Central Michigan amid turnover and rebounding struggles
“‘We had 23 turnovers tonight, and you just can’t keep giving.’”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs beat down Chicago State
“Finley Bizjack also excelled for Butler, racking up a team-high 22 points and six assists, fueled by a white-hot start with four three-pointers in less than four minutes to open the game.”
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: Dawgs down the Sycamores to end preseason play
“While triple-digit scoring output was impressive by Butler, the defense was the more impressive end of the floor for most of the night.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on Indiana State
“As the Dawgs continue to ramp up towards the regular season, expect different rotational looks from Matta as he figures out who works well together on the court.”