BOBBY JOHNSON | STAFF REPORTER Butler University’s women’s tennis team snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over the University of Dayton last Saturday. Meanwhile, the men’s team had a two-game winning streak halted at Valparaiso University. Even though the teams headed in opposite directions over the weekend, both have a similar focus on…
A long way from home
BOBBY JOHNSON | STAFF REPORTER Most students living on Butler University’s campus are within a few hours drive or less from where they call home, yet it still may feel far away. However, five of Butler’s tennis players feel even further away from home. This year, the Butler men’s tennis team features four international players…
Tennis looks to bounce back
BOBBY JOHNSON | STAFF REPORTER Both the Butler men’s and women’s tennis teams are 1-2 over their last three matches and hope to bounce back from losses this weekend. The men will compete first when they host 3-0 DePaul University Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Butler Tennis Bubble. Despite the team’s recent struggles, coach…
Butler competes at regional match
KELLY MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER This week, while Butler students will be enjoying their fall break, the men’s tennis team will compete at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals. Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, will host the tournament. Butler will compete in the Ohio Valley division against the highest-ranked team University of Kentucky, which was most…
Men’s Tennis competes at Purdue Invitational
KELLY MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s tennis team competed in the fifth annual Purdue Fall Invitational this weekend. The team was hoping for a strong showing this weekend from their singles as well as for their doubles teams to continue the success they saw at the River Forest Invitational. Teams at the Purdue…
Bulldogs show fight at weekend invitational
KELLY MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER Butler competed at the River Forest Collegiate Tennis Invitational against seven other Division 1 college teams this weekend. The Bulldogs had strong showings in both the singles and doubles tournaments. Tommy Marx and Sam O’Neill competed in the Flight A singles tournament with Marx making it to the consolation finals…
Tennis strives for consistency
KELLY MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s tennis team strives for success in its fall season, beginning with its first official practice last Friday. Coach Parker Ross and his team started off the season right with a “high-energy practice,” seniors Billy Weldon and Sam O’Neill said, which will prepare them for their fall and…
Tennis Recap
MITCH RIPORTELLA | Staff Reporter Butler men’s tennis spilt their final two matches of the regular season this weekend with a win over Creighton and a loss at Marquette. The team started its weekend with its first conference win of the season, defeating Creighton 5-2. The Bulldogs got off to a bumpy start, surrendering the…
Tennis: Women Wrap Up Regular Season, Men Seek First Conferene Win
MITCH RIPORTELLA | Staff Reporter The Butler women’s tennis team wrapped up its final regular season matches at home over the weekend, taking on Saint Louis University Friday and IUPUI on Saturday. The Bulldogs fell flat in their first contest Friday, suffering a 0-4 loss at the hands of the Billikens. Saint Louis dominated both…
Woldmoe brothers bring double trouble
MATTHEW VANTRYON | Asst. Sports Editor When one sibling lives in the shadow of another, bitterness and jealousy often arise. The opposite is true for Austin and Alex Woldmoe, who are members of Butler’s men’s tennis team. In fact, they call each other best friends. The journey began at a young age for the Woldmoes.…