“The adjustments did not work, with Butler suffering arguably its most brutal loss this season, likely crushing any remaining tournament hopes for Bulldog faithful.”
What you need to know: Butler men’s basketball hosts Georgetown in Saturday matinee
Junior guard Finley Bizjack is averaging 18 points per game in conference play. Photo by Jada Gangazha. DAVID JACOBS | MANAGING EDITOR | drjacobs@butler.edu Following a ghastly outing on the road against No. 25 St. John’s, the men’s basketball team is in dire need of a win against Georgetown to cling to any sort of…
After the Buzzer: Men’s basketball vs. Marquette
Butler Men’s basketball takes on Big East opponent Marquette. Multimedia Reporter Hank Kopack gives a recap of the game.
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: Men’s basketball takes on No. 25 Seton Hall
‘“Yet, in year four under head coach Thad Matta and year eight since the last tournament berth, this appears to be the new norm for a team that was once a March Madness staple.’”
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: Men’s basketball falters in second half against Villanova
‘“I just want to be a better basketball team than we were today, that’s for sure.’”
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.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball blows past NJIT
“As soon as the tip-off landed in Butler’s possession, the rout immediately began with a 17-0 run propelled by a 58% clip from the field.’”