“As always, graduate forward Michael Ajayi will have to be at the center of the action for the Dawgs to come away with a victory.”
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“Underwhelming second halves have been a theme for Butler this season, including in the Dawgs’ loss to Villanova. Head coach Thad Matta is unsure what the fix is.”
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‘“They were trying to punk us and we responded accordingly.’”
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“No matter who is the focal point of the Eagles’ offense, if Butler plays its own game and executes properly, it should have no problem handling business in the season opener.”