“Matta has been scrutinized after finishing with a losing record in the Big East in four consecutive campaigns, sporting a 63-69 overall mark in his second stint with the Bulldogs.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fall to Providence in first round of the Big East Tournament
“‘When you’re a kid, just watching the [New York] Knicks play [here], you’re like, ‘Damn, one day I’m gonna be there.’ So finally, the day’s here. [It] was a great, great game, honestly. [We] came up short, but I had a great season here with Butler, playing with my teammates.’”
OT: Thad Matta should not be fired… yet
‘“Pick up the pace, Thad … Pick it up.”’
What you need to know: Butler hosts Creighton in home finale
“The combination of a strong performance on the glass and solid perimeter defense is the recipe for Butler to pick up the win.”
Will the Dawgs bite?
“A team down 20 baskets in the first half could have a legendary comeback at any moment, creating memories that could last a lifetime.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts Xavier
“In order to get hot, Butler will have to contain Carroll and force his supporting cast to do the damage.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs down Georgetown, Thad Matta picks up 500th win
“For Butler, the win secured a series split with Georgetown and pulled the Dawgs back above .500.”
Beyond the box score: Undermanned Dawgs lose ugly outing against Seton Hall
‘“We just have to continue to try to simplify things, and we got to make shots.’”
After the Buzzer: Men’s basketball vs. UConn
Butler Men’s basketball took on Big East opponent UConn. Multimedia Reporter Hank Kopack gives a recap of the game.
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball battles hard, falls to No. 6 UConn
‘“ I can’t let our guys say, ‘This is who we are,’ I can’t allow us to be who we are in February. We’ve got to keep growing. We’ve got to keep finding ways to get guys better.’”