“The Dawgs fell 58-47 to St. John’s, as shooting struggles ultimately outweighed a strong defensive effort.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball faces No. 6 UConn
“It will take a herculean effort from Butler’s top offensive threats to keep the Dawgs competitive in this one.”
What you need to know: Dawgs square off with Providence
“All of a sudden, Butler’s tournament hopes are exactly what they’ve been for the entirety of Thad Matta’s second tenure as head coach: almost zero.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs clash with No. 25 St. John’s
“The common denominator throughout the Dawgs’ recent resurgence has been the play of Finley Bizjack.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs sneak by Marquette
“With confidence on the rise, and young players hitting their stride, Butler is building momentum and improving its conference record with each passing game.”
What you need to know: Floundering Bulldogs travel to Xavier
“As always, graduate forward Michael Ajayi will have to be at the center of the action for the Dawgs to come away with a victory.”
Beyond the box score: St. John’s downs Butler
“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.”