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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?”
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.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“Fans better hope that the “Hinkle magic” can travel East to Cincinnati where Xavier is 12-2 on their home court.”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball earns third-straight Big East win
“I think we are playing collectively a lot better as a group and that’s from the bench coming in.”
Butler’s tiny love stories
“For the third consecutive year, the Collegian asked Dawgs of all kinds to share their very own ‘tiny love stories,’ inspired by the New York Times column of the same name.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs Seton Hall
“Turnovers have been one of the Bulldog’s achilles heels this season, averaging 11.2 giveaways a game. Opponents have taken advantage of the carelessness, averaging 12.2 points off turnovers.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball crashes in second half
“Second half woes are the story of Butler’s season. The Bulldogs have led in the second half in eight out of 11 Big East games and have only won two of those matchups.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. No. 9 Marquette
“Another upset opportunity awaits the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse. If Butler shows the hustle and fight they did in their last two games, there is no reason they don’t stand a chance.”
Pierre Brooks hits career high as men’s basketball beat the Blue Devils: Beyond the Box Score
“‘Winning is hard in college basketball. Winning is even harder in the Big East. I give everybody credit for staying in the course in terms of continuing to come in and practice at the level they’ve practiced at.’”