“The Musketeers are riding a five-game win streak and coming off of its most impressive win against Creighton on Saturday. Can the Dawgs play spoiler to a possible Xavier tournament appearance?”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball falls to Villanova
“With another loss, Butler has crushed the momentum they were hoping to bring into the Big East Tournament. The Bulldogs are not done yet, though, and will square off against rival Xavier in front of their fans in Hinkle on March 5 for senior night.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“Fans better hope that the “Hinkle magic” can travel East to Cincinnati where Xavier is 12-2 on their home court.”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball earns third-straight Big East win
“I think we are playing collectively a lot better as a group and that’s from the bench coming in.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fight off Friars
“Despite free throw woes and late-game offensive struggles, Butler held on to win their second straight game.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs Seton Hall
“Turnovers have been one of the Bulldog’s achilles heels this season, averaging 11.2 giveaways a game. Opponents have taken advantage of the carelessness, averaging 12.2 points off turnovers.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball crashes in second half
“Second half woes are the story of Butler’s season. The Bulldogs have led in the second half in eight out of 11 Big East games and have only won two of those matchups.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. No. 9 Marquette
“Another upset opportunity awaits the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse. If Butler shows the hustle and fight they did in their last two games, there is no reason they don’t stand a chance.”
Pierre Brooks hits career high as men’s basketball beat the Blue Devils: Beyond the Box Score
“‘Winning is hard in college basketball. Winning is even harder in the Big East. I give everybody credit for staying in the course in terms of continuing to come in and practice at the level they’ve practiced at.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs No. 19 UConn
“Can Butler keep up with the big dogs? The Bulldogs were in their last matchup with the Huskies until the final minute, losing 78-74. The Dawgs had to claw their way out of a 25-9 deficit as UConn made 10 of their first 13 attempts. To keep this one close and attainable, Butler has to come out strong out of the gate.”