“Ultimately, as the last four games against UConn have demonstrated, this one will be a dogfight.”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball edges out Providence in a double-overtime thriller
Sophomore guard Evan Haywood had 18 points in Butler’s win over Providence. Photo by Drew Kosmak. CALEB DENORME | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | cdenorme@butler.edu In a double-overtime affair at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler prevailed 113-110 over the Providence Friars to open Big East play with a bang. It was a back-and-forth contest between the two sides, with each…
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Boise State
“Riding the hot hand of Bizjack, expect the Dawgs to put on another strong performance during the matinee game.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball wins fourth-consecutive against Eastern Michigan
‘“They were trying to punk us and we responded accordingly.’”
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.”
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.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs square off with Virginia
“Fresh off a victory against South Carolina, the men’s basketball team wraps up its trip to The Greenbrier Resort by clashing with Virginia on Nov. 23.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on South Carolina
“If the Dawgs can take care of the ball and convert at the charity stripe, this will be a great opportunity to get back in the win column against a power-conference opponent.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball loses heart-breaker at SMU
“While the Bulldogs undeniably showed their grit and effort this game to tie up the game late, it did not come without nearly 16 minutes of poorly executed play leading up to it.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on SMU
“Rebounding will be key, as neither team can afford to give up extra possessions with such high-powered offenses on both sides.”