“Back in Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Dawgs hope to ride a wave of home support to a victory.”
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.”
What you need to know: Dawgs take on Hoyas
“Butler will attempt to start a winning streak once more by completing a season sweep of Georgetown.”
Beyond the Box Score: Bulldogs end skid against Marquette
“With 12 seconds left on the clock, senior forward Sydney Jaynes scored the go-ahead layup for the women’s basketball team as they rallied to beat Marquette 67-65 and snap their six-game losing streak.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fight off Friars
“Despite free throw woes and late-game offensive struggles, Butler held on to win their second straight game.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Georgetown
“Butler seeks to add a third conference win to its total with a showdown with the Hoyas on the horizon”
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.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball vs. Georgetown
“The Dawgs will need to find an increased scoring output from somewhere as they get into the thick of their conference schedule, starting with Georgetown.”
Big East men’s basketball preview
Current Big East teams have won five of the last 10 championships. Photo courtesy of Butler Athletics. BROCK DANAHEY | STAFF REPORTER | bldanahey@butler.edu Going into the 2024-25 college basketball season, the Big East is loaded with talent, including the defending national champions. According to the AP preseason top-25, UConn (3), Creighton (15) and Marquette…