“With the Hoyas clawing back to a 73-70 deficit, it was clutch free throws down the stretch by sophomore guard Karsyn Norman to secure the sweep for the Dawgs.”
What you need to know: Women’s basketball team plays host to Villanova
“Shutting down the Cats’ backcourt duo will be paramount to Butler’s chances to pick up a quality conference win.”
Beyond the box score: Huskies hammer Bulldogs
“UConn was dominant offensively, shooting over 64% from the field and making 11 of its 19 three-point attempts.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs head to Hartford for #6 UConn
“If Butler does not play its best game of the season, things may quickly get ugly in this one.”
Dawgs stunned by DePaul: Beyond the box score
“In the extra period it was all DePaul, as they held Butler scoreless over the last three minutes of the game.”
Beyond the Box Score: Men’s basketball can’t close it out against UConn in overtime
“Butler took the lead with just under four minutes to go in the second half, but could not land the knockout punch to shock the Huskies on their home floor.”
Women’s basketball takes on Xavier: What you need to know
“While a Saturday matinee against a 5-12 team typically does not have much pressure to it, if the Dawgs can go to Cincinnati and dominate it will be a continued sign of positive progression for the program under Coach Austin Parkinson.”
Five bold predictions: Women’s basketball
“With the addition of five new players and a talented group of returners, the Bulldogs have everything in place to finish with a winning record for the first time since the 2019-20 season.”
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“Fans should make sure that they do not miss these enticing matchups.”
Big East men’s basketball preview
Current Big East teams have won five of the last 10 championships. Photo courtesy of Butler Athletics. BROCK DANAHEY | STAFF REPORTER | bldanahey@butler.edu Going into the 2024-25 college basketball season, the Big East is loaded with talent, including the defending national champions. According to the AP preseason top-25, UConn (3), Creighton (15) and Marquette…