“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.”
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.”
OT: NCAA eligibility rules have hit a new low
“These cases mark more than eligibility rulings — they signal a seismic shift in what college basketball is going to mean in the near future.”
Big East women’s basketball preview
“Here is everything you need to know about each team this season.”
Men’s basketball: Five games to watch
“With a rebuilt roster featuring 11 new players, here are five games to watch this year as the Dawgs chase their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“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?”
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.”
Butler falls short to Xavier in Big East Tournament game: Beyond the box score
“Butler had five players in double figures, but could not overcome the combination of Desmond Claude, Dayvion McKnight and Quincy Olivari.”