Senior guard Rotnei Clarke and freshman guard Kellen Dunham each tallied 17 points, and the Butler men’s basketball team used a strong first 30 minutes to defeat No. 9 North Carolina 82-71. The game was a semifinal match-up of the Maui Invitational. The Tar Heels (4-1) made a strong run through the final 10 minutes,…
Clarke’s buzzer-beater stuns Marquette
Senior guard Rotnei Clarke sunk a 30-foot shot with a second remaining to push the Butler men’s basketball team past Marquette 72-71. The game was the opening contest for both squads in the Maui Invitational. Junior forward Khyle Marshall rebounded a missed free throw with eight seconds remaining. He passed the ball to Clarke, who…
Men’s basketball: Offense stalls in loss to Xavier
Hawaii is the next destination for the Butler men’s basketball team, as the Bulldogs will compete in the Maui Invitational beginning Monday. The tournament is a staple of the college basketball season. This year’s field includes high-profile programs such as North Carolina, Texas and Illinois. The Bulldogs (1-0) will play Marquette in the opening round…
ANALYSIS | Butler wins in season opener against Elon
This is the Rotnei Clarke Butler fans have been waiting to see. Clarke’s superb shooting was on display during Saturday’s 74-59 win over Elon in the regular season opener at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs were very impressive throughout the game. They played with urgency at the defensive end and took good shots offensively. Clarke finished…
Harrison-Docks announces departure from Butler
Freshman guard Chris Harrison-Docks plans to transfer to another school, according to a press release from Butler’s Sports Information Department. The decision has been announced just one day before the men’s basketball team is set to open its regular season against Elon at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The release does not provide a direct reason for Harrison-Docks’ decision. “I believe…
Men’s basketball: Fans have plenty to look forward to
The Butler men’s basketball team chalked up its second win of the exhibition season this past Saturday against the University of Indianapolis. The Bulldogs now start the regular season with their home opener against Elon on Saturday, Nov. 10. The Greyhounds of Indianapolis provided Butler with another good test, one which it did not look…
Men’s basketball: Team finishes preseason 2-0
The Butler men’s basketball team will begin its regular season Saturday against Elon at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. The contest is one of the opening games of the Maui Invitational. Elon went 9-9 in the Southern Conference last season and 15-16 overall, finishing second in the North…
Women’s basketball: Butler wins exhibition games
Butler women’s basketball begins its regular season by traveling to the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee to take on Marquette Saturday. The two teams last met in the 2009 Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The Golden Eagles prevailed 58-49 in a second-round game played in Milwaukee. The Bulldogs will also play at Ball State Tuesday night.…
Men’s basketball: team wins first exhibition game
Butler will play its second and final exhibition game against the University of Indianapolis Saturday. The Bulldogs lead the all-time series 27-12. The Greyhounds won the last meeting between the squads 74-72 in 1988. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler started its 2012-13 campaign with a 62-40 win over Marian in…
Men’s basketball: Hopkins to play at Wright State
Former Butler basketball player Chrishawn Hopkins has announced he plans to transfer to Wright State and will likely play for the school’s men’s basketball team. Hopkins was dismissed from the Butler basketball team in early September following an undisclosed rule violation. Hopkins has not officially signed as a player at Wright State. He said he…