“Matta has been scrutinized after finishing with a losing record in the Big East in four consecutive campaigns, sporting a 63-69 overall mark in his second stint with the Bulldogs.”
OT: Thad Matta should not be fired… yet
‘“Pick up the pace, Thad … Pick it up.”’
What you need to know: Men’s basketball faces No. 6 UConn
“It will take a herculean effort from Butler’s top offensive threats to keep the Dawgs competitive in this one.”
What you need to know: Floundering Bulldogs travel to Xavier
“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.”
What you need to know: Non-conference schedule comes to a close against NJIT
“The Bulldogs’ depth is being tested early in the season and is holding up so far, but a healthy roster will go a long way towards finding success against a Big East schedule.”
Beyond the box score: No. 5 UConn shuts down Butler
“The men’s basketball team traveled to Connecticut with tired legs and it showed in a 79-60 loss to UConn.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs trounce the Raiders
“The men’s basketball team extended its win streak to three with a 94-69 victory over Wright State on Nov. 28.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Wright State
“Taking care of inferior opponents — like Wright State — is non-negotiable to prove any sort of early-season hype being built.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs take down the Gamecocks
“After a close loss at SMU, the Dawgs needed a resume-building win and got exactly that against the previously untested Gamecocks.”
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.”