“With their seventh loss by single-digitson the season, the Dawgs finish conference play with a 5-13 record — seeding themselves at eighth for the conference tournament.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs prevail through second-half collapse
“With the help of Brooks’ continued second-half effort to finish with 24 points and senior forward Jahmyl Telfort’s 17 points, the Dawgs were able to surpass the 80-point threshold for the ninth time this season — each of which resulting in wins.”
What you need to know: Butler hosts No. 5 UConn
“Praying for a perfect storm of unlikely scenarios to happen may not be ideal, but at least a sold-out Hinkle Fieldhouse will be watching the women’s basketball team for the first time ever.”
Beyond the Box Score: Butler holds on late in win over Xavier
‘“We had 11 offensive rebounds, and if we don’t get those rebounds we probably don’t win the game.”’
What you need to know: Dawgs look to stay hot against St. John’s
“As long as the Dawgs can win the turnover battle and at least meet their season average of 42.7% from the field, a third win in a row could be in their future.”
Beyond the Box Score: Second-half surge pushes Bulldogs past Hoyas
“With the Hoyas clawing back to a 73-70 deficit, it was clutch free throws down the stretch by sophomore guard Karsyn Norman to secure the sweep for the Dawgs.”
Butler’s tiny love stories
“For the third consecutive year, the Collegian asked Dawgs of all kinds to share their very own ‘tiny love stories,’ inspired by the New York Times column of the same name.”
Adding coach to the resumé: Chloe Jeffers finds new purpose after retirement
“‘I’ve known her for three years now and I can count on my hands the amount of days she is not smiling.”’
What you need to know: Women’s basketball hopes to end lengthy skid versus Marquette
“Despite the heart-breaking ending back in January, there was a lot of good done on the road against the No. 4 team in the conference that can be used to help the Dawgs win round two.”
Beyond the Box Score: Dawgs fall short against Villanova, drops sixth straight
“A sixth consecutive loss marks yet another game this season where the Bulldogs have lost a game in which they held a second-half lead — an unfortunate trend amongst the men’s team this season as well.”