“If Butler can carry over its offensive rhythm from Fort Myers and limit mistakes against Seton Hall’s pressure, the Dawgs will give themselves an opportunity to open Big East play on the right foot.”
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“’Our team this year just has more of a will to win than last year.’”
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“The Bulldogs blitzed the Pirates courtesy of a hot first half which included a barrage from beyond the three-point line.”
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“If Butler does not play its best game of the season, things may quickly get ugly in this one.”
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“The Bulldogs have lost three straight games, and a win against the Pirates would provide a huge dose of momentum.”
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“While a Saturday matinee against a 5-12 team typically does not have much pressure to it, if the Dawgs can go to Cincinnati and dominate it will be a continued sign of positive progression for the program under Coach Austin Parkinson.”
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“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.”
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“A woeful shooting performance was the main culprit for Butler’s offensive disappearing act against a team whose defense has been decidedly average thus far this season.”
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“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.”
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…