David Jacobs

Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball drops embarrassing wire-to-wire loss against Xavier

“In such a lopsided loss, head coach Thad Matta will have his hands full to try and regroup this Bulldog squad that has now lost four in a row and is playing like a completely different squad than the one that entered the new year at 10-4.”
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.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball blows past NJIT

“As soon as the tip-off landed in Butler’s possession, the rout immediately began with a 17-0 run propelled by a 58% clip from the field.’”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball limps past Northwestern

“After a presumed game-tying corner three-pointer from first-year forward Tre Singleton was ruled a two-point basket, the Dawgs were able to persevere despite scoring just six points in the final six minutes and thirty seconds.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball seeks first-ever win over No. 5 UConn

“Ultimately, as the last four games against UConn have demonstrated, this one will be a dogfight.”
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.’”