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What you need to know: Men’s basketball faces Hoosiers in exhibition test
“For some Bulldogs, there is more than just moral victories and in-state bragging rights on the line against Indiana. Starting spots can be won and lost during exhibitions, leaving players to prove they deserve the role.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”


