“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: Dawgs take on Providence in Big East Tournament
“However, with the Dawgs approaching nearly eight years since their last tournament berth, the outlook of the program has taken a complete 180.”
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.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fight off Friars
“Despite free throw woes and late-game offensive struggles, Butler held on to win their second straight game.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Providence
“The Bulldogs will be hoping they can ride the wave of support to a victory and send Providence back home unhappy.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball vs. Georgetown
“The Dawgs will need to find an increased scoring output from somewhere as they get into the thick of their conference schedule, starting with Georgetown.”
Women’s basketball clashes with Wisconsin: What you need to know
“As the Dawgs continue to overcome the horrors of the 2020-22 seasons, the Badgers have been in an even worse situation as they have finished with single-digit wins six of the last 10 seasons.”
Five bold predictions: Women’s basketball
“With the addition of five new players and a talented group of returners, the Bulldogs have everything in place to finish with a winning record for the first time since the 2019-20 season.”
10 must-watch men’s basketball games
“Fans should make sure that they do not miss these enticing matchups.”
Big East men’s basketball preview
Current Big East teams have won five of the last 10 championships. Photo courtesy of Butler Athletics. BROCK DANAHEY | STAFF REPORTER | bldanahey@butler.edu Going into the 2024-25 college basketball season, the Big East is loaded with talent, including the defending national champions. According to the AP preseason top-25, UConn (3), Creighton (15) and Marquette…