“In the first bout against Marquette, the Dawgs prevailed 87-76 thanks to a steady three-point presence in the second half and efficiency from the field throughout.”
What you need to know: Butler men’s basketball hosts Georgetown in Saturday matinee
“Nearly every Butler loss under head coach Thad Matta has been the same recipe of disaster: heavy isolation offense, minimal movement and a lack of urgency on both sides of the ball if the shots are not falling early. “
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 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.’”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball tops Virginia, goes 2-0 at The Greenbrier
“Leaving the Greenbrier with two comfortable wins, the Dawgs return to Hinkle on Nov. 28 to take on Wright State with a well-earned confidence as conference play quickly approaches.”