The Butler University volleyball team dropped their first Big East contest to the Seton Hall Pirates on Sept. 23. Sophomore outside hitter Anna Logan once again led the Bulldogs with 21 kills and nine digs.
Weekend preview of Butler football vs. Campbell
This week, the Bulldogs will open their Pioneer Football League conference schedule on the road at Campbell University on Sept. 24 to take on the Camels. The opening kickoff for that game is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Men’s soccer cracks top ten in latest national poll
Wins over the UC Santa Barbara and Oregon State propelled the Butler University men’s soccer team to 10th in the latest national poll. Having started the season unranked, the team made its first appearance in the top 25 last week, ranked 19th.
Men’s and women’s golf continues to trend upwards this season
The Butler University men’s and women’s golf teams began the season looking to improve on their Big East placings from last season. They both start the year with several experienced players returning from last year.
Lee: Let’s talk about the real Kaepernick issue
The national anthem resounds across the stadium, notes suspended from end to end as fans rise, hats lift off and players still, hands over hearts, eyes skyward. Colin Kaepernick descends to the ground. A 90 degree bend lowering his body to graze the sideline before his full weight settles on the left knee, elbow resting over the top, a slight lean forward. A noticeable dip in the line of players facing the flag.
Quiet confidence of volleyball’s Anna Logan propels her to success
Anna Logan was in a rush. Her astronomy exam was at 1 p.m., and she did not want to be late. She tried to hustle out of Hinkle Fieldhouse at 12:30 p.m., but a gaggle of preteens mobbed her. When the sophomore outside hitter isn’t surrounded by her adoring fans, she handles business on the volleyball court. As of this past Sunday, her 279 kills and 316 total points come in first and second in the NCAA, respectively.
VIDEO: Butler Sports Report with Josh and Josh – 9/16
JOSH MULLENIX | STAFF REPORTER | jmulleni@butler.edu JOSHUA DOERING | STAFF REPORTER | jdoering@butler.edu In this week’s edition of the Butler Sports Report with Josh and Josh, the two of them discuss the week that was for Butler fall sports and break down the Big East basketball schedule.
Women’s soccer wins fourth straight game with shut out against Evansville
The team huddles together after scoring a goal. Photo by Ritz Davison. SAVANNAH BOETTCHER | STAFF REPORTER | sboettch@butler.edu The Butler women’s soccer team picked up their fourth straight victory in a 4-0 shutout over Evansville. After a scoreless first 25 minutes, sophomore forward Paige Monaghan put the Bulldogs on the board with help from…
Football wins at Taylor, improves to 2-1 on the season
Redshirt senior quarterback Malcolm Weaver goes back for a pass. Photo from ButlerSports.com. ERIC ROBINSON | STAFF REPORTER | ecrobins@butler.edu The Butler University football team won their second game in a row Saturday night, this time on the road at Taylor 27-14. The win puts the Bulldogs at 2-1 on the season and drops Taylor to…
Volleyball finishes second in Butler Invitational
Sophomore Anna Logan and the rest of the team celebrate a point during the Butler Invitational. Photo by Jimmy Lafakis. JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER | jlafakis@butler.edu The Butler volleyball team improved their record to 11-5 after finishing second in the Butler Invitational. The Bulldogs defeated Northern Kentucky and Loyola-Chicago on Friday, but fell to…