“Few conferences bring as much intrigue as the Big East does heading into the 2025–26 season.”
Portal Season: Men’s basketball
“Although the men’s basketball season ended in the second round of the College Basketball Crown, the work continues for head coach Thad Matta and staff.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Boise State
“With a win Butler would guarantee themselves a piece of the $500,000 NIL prize pool.”
Beyond the Box Score: Pierre Brooks seals win over Utah in first round of College Basketball Crown
“’We wanted to go out with a bang.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball squares off with St. John’s
“The Red Storm are not a good three-point team to begin with, but the statistics indicate that even a mediocre shooting performance could spell disaster for Butler.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs extend season with win over Providence
“The Bulldogs relied on well-run offensive sets and consistent mid-range and interior scoring to lift them past Providence.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hopes to end three-game skid against Creighton
“After being outclassed by Xavier by double-digit points twice in two weeks, the Bulldogs have fallen to a point of lethargy that even a nine-game losing streak to start the calendar year did not seem to have them fall to.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“The Musketeers are riding a five-game win streak and coming off of its most impressive win against Creighton on Saturday. Can the Dawgs play spoiler to a possible Xavier tournament appearance?”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball falls to Villanova
“With another loss, Butler has crushed the momentum they were hoping to bring into the Big East Tournament. The Bulldogs are not done yet, though, and will square off against rival Xavier in front of their fans in Hinkle on March 5 for senior night.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. No. 7 St. John’s
“The Red Storm have a paramount week in front of them, as wins over Butler and Seton Hall will secure them the best record in the Big East heading into the conference tournament.”