“Here is who the Collegian sports section thinks will hoist the Lombardi Trophy — as well as some fun props — on Feb. 9.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs head to Hartford for #6 UConn
“If Butler does not play its best game of the season, things may quickly get ugly in this one.”
Beyond the Box Score: Women’s basketball loses fourth straight as season-long issues persist
“However, with a turnover margin of 28-12, proving the point by Parkinson to stand true as the Bulldogs fell 71-48 to the Pirates.”
Women’s basketball looks to right the ship at home against DePaul
“Still just 2.5 games back from an elusive top-five seeding, the Dawgs will need to have an excellent finish to the regular season — beginning with the game ahead against DePaul.”
Beyond the Box Score: Turnovers continue to haunt Dawgs as comeback attempt falls short against Creighton
‘“In order for us to get some of these wins, we’ve got to box out and take care of the ball — it can’t be one or the other.”’
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“Across both rounds of competition, the Dawgs received zero points of deduction — the only team to accomplish such a feat.”
Women’s basketball takes on Xavier: What you need to know
“While a Saturday matinee against a 5-12 team typically does not have much pressure to it, if the Dawgs can go to Cincinnati and dominate it will be a continued sign of positive progression for the program under Coach Austin Parkinson.”
Beyond The Box Score: Women’s basketball continues confident play with second straight win
“The best teams are confident teams, and the Bulldogs are playing with confidence at just the right time with the thick of conference play up ahead.”
Women’s basketball opens conference play against DePaul: What you need to know
“While Strande’s timeline for return is still up in the air, it is evident that the depth of the team — specifically at the guard position — will be able to keep the Dawgs afloat during her recovery.”