“Underwhelming second halves have been a theme for Butler this season, including in the Dawgs’ loss to Villanova. Head coach Thad Matta is unsure what the fix is.”
Beyond the box score: Creighton fends off Butler
“The Bulldogs netted just 18 second chance points compared to 13 for the Bluejays, leaving points on the board time and time again after earning extra possessions.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball clashes with Eastern Michigan
“The Bulldogs will need to close out the non-conference slate with strong performances across the board, securing large margins of victory to help their metrics.”
Big East women’s basketball preview
“Here is everything you need to know about each team this season.”
Men’s basketball: Five games to watch
“With a rebuilt roster featuring 11 new players, here are five games to watch this year as the Dawgs chase their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018.”
Five bold predictions: Men’s basketball
“The conference is up for grabs, and if Butler does not strike now, it may start to suggest the problems do not include the players taking the shots.”
Butler and their tournament hopes are taken down by St. John’s: Beyond the Box Score
“‘We made mistakes tonight like it was November.’”
Big East Breakdown: Men’s basketball
With the coaching change, expect the Bulldogs to be much improved and a bubble team for the NCAA tournament.
Butler vs. St. John’s: Beyond the box score
Butler gets battered on the road by St. John’s, 91-57, as Julian Champagnie goes off for 31 points and seven steals.
Butler vs. St. Johns: What you need to know
Butler looks to push win streak to three games on the road versus St. John’s.