SARAH THUET | STAFF REPORTER The NCAA Great Lakes Regionals, held in Madison, Wisconsin, quickly approaches for the Butler cross-country teams. The varsity runners strive to use the momentum they gained from their success at the Big East Championships in this upcoming meet. “The Big East Championship definitely improved the morale of the team,” said…
Men’s soccer stopped short
GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER In times of struggle, in times of celebration, and in times of disappointment, the Butler’s men’s soccer team has stuck together through the challenges in the 2014 season. They ended their season with a record of 6-7-5 and finished eighth in the Big East. Butler head coach Paul Snape said…
Bulldogs look to rebound after tough loss
ERIC ROBINSON | STAFF REPORTER The Butler volleyball team will be tested once again in a rivalry game against Xavier on Friday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Coming off of a tough loss on Saturday against conference leading Creighton in which they went up two sets to none only to drop the last three sets to…
Football aims to end on a high note
KYLE BEERY| STAFF REPORTER Butler football coach Jeff Voris looks over his team after one final Monday night walk-through and asks them a question. “Will you be satisfied with the effort you gave?” Voris refers to the team’s upcoming season finale against University of Dayton on Saturday. The Bulldogs (4-6, 2-5 Pioneer Football League) take…
Predicting the Big East standings and awards
BY KYLE BEERY | SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR It’s that time of year again. College basketball is upon us. With ESPN’s 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon beginning Monday night, and Butler tipping off this weekend, I’m here to bring you my predictions for the Big East Conference. If I hit this on the head, come March, I’ll be the front-runner to…
Bulldogs prepare for season opener
KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Two exhibition games are in the books for the Butler men’s basketball team. It now turns to its first test of the regular season – the first official game in the newly renovated Hinkle Fieldhouse is Saturday against the University of Maine. A lot of changes come for Butler this…
Two countries, one dream: A championship
AUSTIN MILLER | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR For Ijeoma Uchendu, affectionately called “IJ” by many on campus, the road to Division I college basketball and the Big East conference has been a winding one. But despite being nearly 6,000 miles from home, she has found a home at Butler University. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria in West…
Bulldogs bow out, reflect on season
BOBBY JOHNSON | STAFF REPORTER Entering her final collegiate game, senior defender Stephanie Kaylor realized only 90 minutes remained in her soccer career at Butler. She said she wanted to avoid crying and instead aspired to end her career on a happy note. Her plan played out just as expected. “The win over Marquette to…
A Long and Winding Road
MATTHEW VANTRYON | SPORTS EDITOR His job description is lengthy, his duties never-ending. But judging by the words of those who know him, he is more than up for the challenge. Brandon Crone, a 2007 Butler alumnus, was named director of basketball operations in mid-October. Crone replaced T.J. Saint, who left in July to become…
Men’s basketball beats Franklin in final exhibition game
BY KYLE BEERY | SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR The Butler men’s basketball team routed the Franklin College Grizzlies Saturday afternoon at Hinkle Fieldhouse 98-43 in its last exhibition game of the season. Senior Kameron Woods and freshman Kelan Martin each had 18 points to lead all scorers. Freshman Tyler Wideman made his debut after sitting out last…