The Butler University men’s basketball team is on roll and performing unlike many experts thought they would. Now at No. 16 in the nation, the Bulldogs look to continue their upward trend while keeping their expectations in perspective.
The last 15 years in Indiana basketball have belonged to the Butler Bulldogs
With the Crossroads Classic quickly approaching, it’s time to decide who the best program in Indiana has been in recent history.
Kelan Martin scores 30 points and leads Butler to victory over Central Arkansas
The Butler men’s basketball team improved their record to 8-0 after running away from Central Arkansas by the score of 82-58.
BUPD uses “Run Hide Fight” strategy, similar to Ohio State after an attack
After the recent attack at Ohio State University, Butler police push for students, faculty and staff to watch their active shooter video that covers the “Run Hide Fight” method.
Butler basketball shifts momentum late in the game to defeat No. 8 Arizona and win Vegas tourney
The Butler Bulldogs defeated the No. 8 Arizona Wildcats in Las Vegas by the score of 69-65. A 12-4 run in the last two minutes of the game led the Bulldogs to victory.
Butler outlasts Vanderbilt and advances to championship game in Las Vegas
When it mattered most, the Butler University men’s basketball team attacked the rim and made contested layups in order to beat the Vanderbilt Commodores in Las Vegas.
Women’s basketball falls to University of Central Florida
An injury laden Bulldog team failed make an effective offensive push against the University of Central Florida. Tori Schickel’s performance led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Butler basketball’s hot three point shooting carves up Norfolk State’s zone defense
The Butler men’s basketball team used a combination of crisp ball movement and accurate three point shooting to blow out Norfolk State 91-55.
Women’s basketball unable to close out against Wisconsin
The Butler women’s basketball team traveled to Kohl Center on Sunday to face the Wisconsin Badgers. Despite offensive efforts from Michelle Weaver and Kristen Spolyar, the team would fall after holding a two point lead over Wisconsin going into the fourth quarter.
Improved shooting keeps Butler basketball ahead of Bucknell in Las Vegas Invitational
In the first game of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational, the Butler University men’s basketball team led the entire game en route to their third win of the season against Bucknell.