‘“Pick up the pace, Thad … Pick it up.”’
OT: Butler vs. Xavier is missing the qualities of a real rivalry
“‘It could be a matter of life or death, and Butler fans would choose death over accepting the fact that Xavier-Butler isn’t a rivalry.’”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball drops embarrassing wire-to-wire loss against Xavier
“In such a lopsided loss, head coach Thad Matta will have his hands full to try and regroup this Bulldog squad that has now lost four in a row and is playing like a completely different squad than the one that entered the new year at 10-4.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball takes on Chicago State
“Like Butler, the Cougars have gone pretty deep into their bench through the first two games, with 11 players averaging double-digit minutes through the first two outings.”
Big East men’s basketball preview
“Few conferences bring as much intrigue as the Big East does heading into the 2025–26 season.”
Butler finishes strong vs. Xavier: Beyond the Box Score
“The Bulldogs pounced on the Musketeers from the jump and got the Hinkle crowd into the game early.”
Men’s basketball senior and rivalry night: What you need to know
“The Bulldog’s dominant win over DePaul was a good answer to their five-game losing streak, but now they need to prove they can beat a team that has a Big East win in their pocket.”
10 must-watch Butler men’s basketball games this season
The Bulldogs will play a load of premier opponents on their schedule, highlighted by these games.
Big East breakdown: Men’s basketball
Photo by Grace Hensley. ETHAN BAKER | SPORTS REPORTER | etbaker@butler.edu Heading into the 2023-24 basketball season, the Big East is yet again one of the top conferences in the nation. This year, the big story is coaching. With brand new coaches for St. John’s, Providence and Georgetown and eight out of the 11 coaches…
Men’s basketball vs. No. 13 Xavier: Beyond the box score
Bulldogs shock Musketeers in stunning win at Hinkle.