“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.”
Beyond the box score: Creighton fends off Butler
“The Bulldogs netted just 18 second chance points compared to 13 for the Bluejays, leaving points on the board time and time again after earning extra possessions.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on South Carolina
“If the Dawgs can take care of the ball and convert at the charity stripe, this will be a great opportunity to get back in the win column against a power-conference opponent.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball loses heart-breaker at SMU
“While the Bulldogs undeniably showed their grit and effort this game to tie up the game late, it did not come without nearly 16 minutes of poorly executed play leading up to it.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs beat down Chicago State
“Finley Bizjack also excelled for Butler, racking up a team-high 22 points and six assists, fueled by a white-hot start with four three-pointers in less than four minutes to open the game.”
After the Buzzer: Men’s basketball vs. Indiana State
The Butler men’s basketball team defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 105 to 80 Wednesday night. Multimedia Reporter Parker Williams highlights the game.
Beyond the box score: Dawgs down the Sycamores to end preseason play
“While triple-digit scoring output was impressive by Butler, the defense was the more impressive end of the floor for most of the night.”
How Bizjack and company are leading the way for the 2025-26 Dawgs
‘“Once everyone got here, the energy was different.”’
Beyond the box score: Sluggish offense dooms Dawgs in exhibition loss to Notre Dame
“Despite the loss, Finley Bizjack starred for the Dawgs, putting up a game-high 16 points.”
Big East men’s basketball preview
“Few conferences bring as much intrigue as the Big East does heading into the 2025–26 season.”