Butler women’s basketball

Big East women’s basketball preview

“As the 2026-27 women’s basketball season approaches, the biggest question surrounding the conference is whether another program can challenge UConn’s undeniable domination.”
Welcome to the Team: New Dawgs on the court

“‘It was an easy choice for me because this was my dream school growing up. Both of my parents went here, and my dad played here, so it was always my dream to come here.’”
Women’s basketball season preview: ‘They play with a lot of joy’

“‘She’s a winner; she changes [and] flips programs around and that’s all I really want going into my last couple years of college basketball.’”
Five bold predictions: Women’s basketball

“The Dawgs have a new coaching staff and several new players to prove that this season could look completely different than last year.”
Maria Marchesano returns home

“‘Everyone asks me what’s my favorite memory, and one of my favorite memories [that] I always go back to is game days at Hinkle. The popcorn smell, the buzz in this building, and this is where I get to work every day.’”
What you need to know: Bulldogs host Franklin in exhibition game

“With a roster consisting of 11 new players and two returners, this exhibition game gives Marchesano the chance to see how well her squad jells together. The team already has a scrimmage win under its belt, which should give them confidence going into this matchup.”
Butler Basketball Tip-Off Party marks the beginning of new team eras

“‘[This is] the first public look at our men’s and women’s basketball teams for the [2026-27 season].’”
Portal season: The start of the Marchesano era

While the Bulldogs only had one graduating senior, nine players entered the transfer portal — many of whom just arrived at Hinkle last season.
Women’s basketball formally welcomes new head coach

“‘As myself and my staff have already hit the ground running with building a roster and a new family to embrace this journey with, we’ve seen so much excitement around the Butler name’”