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After the Buzzer: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier

Men’s basketball took on rival Xavier on senior day. Multimedia Reporter Blaine Raider gives a recap of the game.
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball goes wire-to-wire in senior day sweat against Xavier

“Ajayi started his celebratory day off strong, scoring Butler’s first seven points en route to 24 on the day”
Beyond the box score: Undermanned Dawgs lose ugly outing against Seton Hall

‘“We just have to continue to try to simplify things, and we got to make shots.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Marquette in must-win game

“After four-consecutive 20-win seasons and tournament berths under head coach Shaka Smart, the Eagles have looked like a shell of themselves after a 7-13 start including an 0-6 record on the road.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball drops embarrassing wire-to-wire loss against Xavier

“In such a lopsided loss, head coach Thad Matta will have his hands full to try and regroup this Bulldog squad that has now lost four in a row and is playing like a completely different squad than the one that entered the new year at 10-4.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball falters in second half against Villanova

‘“I just want to be a better basketball team than we were today, that’s for sure.’”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball limps past Northwestern

“After a presumed game-tying corner three-pointer from first-year forward Tre Singleton was ruled a two-point basket, the Dawgs were able to persevere despite scoring just six points in the final six minutes and thirty seconds.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball seeks first-ever win over No. 5 UConn

“Ultimately, as the last four games against UConn have demonstrated, this one will be a dogfight.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball wins fourth-consecutive against Eastern Michigan

‘“They were trying to punk us and we responded accordingly.’”