These are the marquee matchups that fans should be looking forward to.
Big East Breakdown: Men’s basketball
With the coaching change, expect the Bulldogs to be much improved and a bubble team for the NCAA tournament.
Top 10 Butler men’s basketball games you don’t want to miss
Here is a rundown of the Bulldogs’ top 10 games you don’t want to miss this year.
Into the Matta-Verse
Two days after parting ways with LaVall Jordan, Thad Matta was hired as head coach. In his 17 seasons as a Division I head coach, Matta has made 13 NCAA Tournaments appearances and two Final Fours.
Thad Matta returns to Butler as head coach
Matta hired to lead the Butler basketball program for his second stint at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Butler vs. Xavier: Beyond the box score
Simas Lukosius and Chuck Harris come up clutch in Butler’s improbable win over Xavier to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament.
Butler vs. Xavier: What you need to know
The Bulldogs open up the first round of the Big East Tournament against the rival Musketeers.
Butler vs. No. 21 Xavier: Beyond the box score
Bad mistakes like two technical fouls, missed assignments on the interior against Freemantle and untimely turnovers halted Butler’s comeback.
Butler vs No. 22 Xavier: Beyond the Box Score
Aaron Thompson and Bryce Golden shine, but the Bulldogs defense falters in the 87-72 loss to Xavier.
Butler vs. No. 22 Xavier: What you need to know
The Bulldogs are set for another Top 25 matchup against a Xavier team that has not played in 17 days.