Author: Matthew VanTryon | Editor-In-Chief

  • 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…

  • Butler-Franklin Game Notes

    The men’s basketball team has its final exhibition game today, tipping off at 2:00 vs. Franklin College in the newly renovated Hinkle Fieldhouse. Tale of the Tape Butler won its first exhibition last Saturday against the University of Chicago 88-45. This is the first exhibition of the year for Franklin (D-III school located in Franklin,…

  • Bulldogs finish week without loss

    GRAYSON PRATHER/STAFF REPORTER Butler men’s soccer team had a successful week in conference play, coming away with a win, a tie, and a chance to play in the conference tournament. The Bulldogs faced off against Providence Sunday afternoon at the Butler Bowl. They were able to pull off their sixth win of the season against…

  • Men’s basketball team christens newly renovated Hinkle with exhibition win

    BY KYLE BEERY | SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR Hinkle Fieldhouse reopened to a crowd of 8,600 as Butler men’s basketball returned with a 88-45 win over the University of Chicago Saturday night. Fans took in all the new sights of Hinkle – a video scoreboard, 4,500 chair-back seats, and much more. But after months of anticipation and…

  • Hinkle renovations ready for show Saturday

    Hinkle renovations ready for show Saturday

    It’s a national historic landmark. And it just got a major facelift. Hinkle Fieldhouse, home of the Butler Bulldogs, underwent a $35 million renovation that will be seen by the public for the first time Saturday when the Butler men’s basketball team tips off the preseason against the University of Chicago. The fieldhouse’s capacity went…

  • Runners hope for treats, not tricks, at conference championship

    KELLY MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler cross-country team is looking forward to showcasing their talents at the Big East Championship meet in Carmel, Indiana on Oct. 31.  The team will compete against the other nine teams in the Big East conference.  The women’s team will have some tough competition from Georgetown University who recently…

  • Runners hope for treats, not tricks, at conference championship

    KELLY MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler cross-country team is looking forward to showcasing their talents at the Big East Championship meet in Carmel, Indiana on Oct. 31.  The team will compete against the other nine teams in the Big East conference.  The women’s team will have some tough competition from Georgetown University who recently…

  • No Easy Road

    KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Overcoming adversity: Any sports nut knows that this is key to winning a championship. While the Butler football team is not in position to win a Pioneer Football League championship, they have overcome plenty of adversity over the last few years. The Bulldogs are 3-5 on the year, with a…