“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.”
Beyond the Box Score: Butler holds on late in win over Xavier
‘“We had 11 offensive rebounds, and if we don’t get those rebounds we probably don’t win the game.”’
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“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.”
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“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.”
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.”
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“In the extra period it was all DePaul, as they held Butler scoreless over the last three minutes of the game.”
Beyond the Box Score: Turnovers continue to haunt Dawgs as comeback attempt falls short against Creighton
‘“In order for us to get some of these wins, we’ve got to box out and take care of the ball — it can’t be one or the other.”’
Bulldogs shocked by Musketeers: Beyond the box score
“The early struggles in conference play are disappointing for a squad that once looked poised to be this season’s breakout team in the Big East.”
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“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.”