“Butler’s willingness to play inside and embrace some of the physicality that comes with playing in the Big East is a welcome change.”
Women’s basketball at Villanova: What you need to know
“Being able to limit Villanova’s scoring runs and maintaining pace each quarter will give Butler the best shot to win.”
Delivering heartbreak in Friartown: Beyond the Box Score
“High-intensity defense forced the Friars to shoot just 33% from the field and 25% from deep.”
Women’s basketball at Providence: What you need to know
In Butler’s two Big East wins this season, they’ve gained a significant advantage in fast break points.
Butler storms past St. John’s: Beyond the Box Score
The win is the Bulldogs’ second in conference play, and lifts them to a 10-13 overall record.
Women’s basketball vs. DePaul: What you need to know
“Shooting 38% from three and allowing just a 32% clip to opponents, Butler will be able to shoot themselves to victory if they stay grounded and play within the offense.”
Golden Eagles soar past Bulldogs: Beyond the Box Score
“For Butler, the loss was their seventh in eight games, dropping them to 1-8 in Big East play and 9-11 overall.”
Women’s basketball vs. Marquette: What you need to know
“Three games out from the fifth seed, stacking up quality games as the conference tournament looms will give the Dawgs a more advantageous seeding.”
A game for bragging rights and pride: Beyond the Box Score
“Not only were the Bulldogs playing against hated rival Xavier, they were playing against themselves to finally get over the hump.”
Women’s basketball vs. Xavier: What you need to know
The women’s basketball team will have a prime opportunity to pick up their first Big East win when they travel to Xavier on Jan. 24.