“With the Bulldogs having played few games on the season with four full quarters of consistent basketball, it will be crucial that the Dawgs do not come out flat to start either half of play if they want to extend their season any longer.”
Beyond the box score: Butler falls to Villanova at the buzzer
“With their seventh loss by single-digitson the season, the Dawgs finish conference play with a 5-13 record — seeding themselves at eighth for the conference tournament.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes on Villanova
“The Bulldogs will need to knock down shots from deep to keep pace with Villanova and finish the regular season with a winning record.”
Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball falters against UConn on Senior Day
“A couple of early buckets injected a burst of energy into the home crowd, but the Huskies quickly responded and never looked back, taking an 86-47 victory.”
What you need to know: women’s basketball clashes with Xavier
“Shutting down the Musketeers’ top weapons will be key, but as long as McGuff and company step up and find ways to score, Butler should come out on top.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs blitzed by St. John’s
“Butler struggled to build an offensive rhythm throughout the game, appearing outmatched even against a Red Storm unit that is just 4-10 in conference play.”
What you need to know: Dawgs look to stay hot against St. John’s
“As long as the Dawgs can win the turnover battle and at least meet their season average of 42.7% from the field, a third win in a row could be in their future.”
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: Dawgs fall short against Villanova, drops sixth straight
“A sixth consecutive loss marks yet another game this season where the Bulldogs have lost a game in which they held a second-half lead — an unfortunate trend amongst the men’s team this season as well.”