“What proved costly for the Dawgs was shooting struggles and fouls that sent St. John’s to the free-throw line — spots they look to clean up against the Bluejays.”
Beyond the box score: Butler hits 6-game losing streak with loss against St. John’s
“The Dawgs fell 58-47 to St. John’s, as shooting struggles ultimately outweighed a strong defensive effort.”
Beyond the box score: Huskies dominate women’s basketball
“The women’s basketball team suffered a lopsided loss at No. 1 UConn, falling 80-48 to the Huskies. The Bulldogs drop to 9-15 on the season — 3-11 in Big East play —and are now on a four-game losing streak.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes a trip to No. 1 UConn
“The Huskies are 9-0 all-time against Butler, including a 94-47 victory in the teams’ most recent meeting on Dec. 28 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.”
Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball falters after halftime against Villanova
“‘..The problem is, in the second half, we don’t follow the scouting report and turn the basketball over, and so we make life easy for the other team.’”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball hosts Villanova
“If the Bulldogs want to keep winning, it starts with making sure that they have the energy to come out of the gates swinging and maintain that momentum.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball hosts DePaul
“Butler enters the matchup at 8-11 overall and 2-7 in conference play, coming off a loss where the Dawgs showed offensive efficiency but struggled to limit turnovers.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fall at Villanova
“Butler dominated the glass and out-rebounded Villanova 31-24, and had its best shooting game. However, the team was unable to prevent turnovers, an area it has struggled in all season long.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs snap losing streak with win over Providence
“The win meant more to the Bulldogs than just an end to a losing streak. Since the win over Indiana State, the Dawgs have not shot over 50% from the field, and have gone under 40% on three-point attempts.”
Beyond the box score: Women’s basketball falls against No. 1 UConn
“The women’s basketball team faced its stiffest test of the season on Dec. 28 at Hinkle Fieldhouse, falling 94-47 to No. 1 UConn.”