Author: Nate

  • Bulldogs drop another in overtime, fall to 0-4 in Big East

    By Matthew VanTryon | Staff Reporter Once again, the Butler Bulldogs found themselves in a position to come away with their first conference win, as they had a lead late in the game. And once again, the lead slipped through their fingers and the Bulldogs came up short. Georgetown (11-4, 3-1) defeated Butler (10-6, 0-4)…

  • Bulldogs fall to No. 11 Villanova in Big East Opener

    Matthew VanTryon | Staff Reporter Throughout the course of the season, Butler has proved they can play with anyone. The same proved true on New Year’s Eve. A possession here or there, and Butler could’ve come away with an exclamatory win as they opened a new era in the Big East. The ball didn’t bounce…

  • Butler closes non-conference play with win against NJIT

    BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | STAFF REPORTER Butler closed out its non-conference schedule with a 66-48 win over independent New Jersey Institute of Technology Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs (10-2) began the game nearly perfect on the offensive end, shooting 5-6 to start. Butler never trailed in the contest. Senior forward Khyle Marshall scored a game-high 21…

  • Butler improves to 9-2 after win at Evansville

    MATTHEW VANTRYON | STAFF REPORTER Despite a shaky opening half, Butler was able to pull away from Evansville late and leave with a 68-59 win. Junior guard Alex Barlow scored a career-high 16 points to lead the Bulldogs (9-2). Barlow had eight rebounds and picked up four steals. Sophomore guard Kellen Dunham added 15 points…

  • Report: Butler student tour guide accused of rape

    A male Butler University student tour guide was accused by a female student tour guide of rape earlier this month, according to RTV6 Indianapolis’ Stephen Dean and the Indianapolis Star. Dean tweeted Thursday afternoon that police were taking the case to prosecutors to charge the unnamed male student with rape. This followed Butler University Police…

  • Bulldogs derail Boilermakers at Crossroads Classic

    MATTHEW VANTRYON | STAFF REPORTER Butler defeated Purdue 76-70 to move to 3-0 all-time in the Crossroads Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs (8-2) needed buzzer beaters to win contests in the Crossroads Classic in the past two seasons, but that would prove unnecessary Saturday. Sophomore guard Kellen Dunham led the way with 25…

  • Track team making strides in preparation for Big East

    The Butler track and field team is ready to begin a new season. Butler will rely on upperclassmen to help reach its goals. With the team beginning its first year in the Big East Conference, a transition from the Atlantic 10 Conference will be required for many. But senior distance runner Katie Clark is confident…

  • Butler places third at national meet

    Mathhew Van Tryon | Staff Reporter They aren’t showy and flashy. They don’t make headlines like some other Butler athletic teams. Yet, the athletes on Butler’s women’s cross country team turned in one of the best seasons in Butler athletics history this fall. The Bulldogs finished their season two weeks ago with a third-place finish at the…

  • Annual Board of Trustees dinner sparks conversation, collaboration

    COLIN LIKAS CLIKAS@BUTLER.EDU EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Conversation flowed from the Johnson Room in Robertson Hall Friday, as Butler University’s Board of Trustees and the Student Government Association hosted an annual dinner. The event gave student leaders around campus the opportunity to speak and share their work with board members and school administrators. This year marked the sixth…