“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.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes on Eastern Illinois
“The Bulldogs enter this contest with high momentum after its most complete performance of the season. The Bulldogs shot 57.8% from the floor and eclipsed the 100-point mark in a wire-to-wire victory over Indiana State, improving to 5-6 on the year.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs sail past Sycamores with 101-point win
“The women’s basketball team returned to the win column in dominant fashion, rolling past Indiana State 101-56 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Redshirt sophomore forward Mallory Miller powered the blowout with a career-high 16 points as the Bulldogs improved to 5-6 on the season.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs downed by Marquette
“The Bulldogs dropped a second-straight conference game as they lost 80-55 to Marquette.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball takes on Marquette
“This second Big East matchup for Butler will be a test of pace and composure, especially after Seton Hall’s pressure forced the Dawgs into tough late-clock shots and 19 turnovers. Containing Marquette’s scorers and reestablishing offensive flow will be the keys to staying competitive on the road.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs blitz Dayton, fall short against Georgia
The women’s basketball team spent its Thanksgiving break in Florida for the fourth annual Fort Myers Tip-Off from Nov. 28-29.