Basketball
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Martin, Baldwin and Savage spark No. 13 Butler’s high scoring second half to beat Marquette
The No. 13 Butler men’s basketball team once again needed a high scoring second half to rally past the Marquette Golden Eagles on Jan. 16. Martin, Baldwin and Savage led the surge by attacking the rim consistently.
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Baldwin and No. 12 Butler fend off No. 15 Xavier in a hard-nosed matchup at Hinkle
The No. 12 Butler men’s basketball team used a 21 point second half from Kamar Baldwin and efficient free throw shooting to defeat the No. 15 Xavier Musketeers 83-78 on Jan. 14.
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No. 12 Butler dismantled by No. 8 Creighton in Omaha
The No. 12 Butler men’s basketball team was out of sync in Omaha, and the No. 8 Creighton Bluejays easily handled the Bulldogs by the score of 75-64.
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Butler women’s basketball forces overtime, defeats rival Xavier with free throws
A strong offensive presence and two scoring runs in the second half reversed a slow start for the Bulldogs and resulted in the team gaining the upperhand in extra minutes. Tori Schickel accounted for 20 points and 20 rebounds.
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No. 18 Bulldogs need overtime to secure road win at Georgetown
The Butler men’s basketball team traveled to Georgetown and escaped with an overtime victory to complete an impressive week of play.
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Butler women’s basketball fall behind St. John’s 62-41
The team held a three-point lead early in the first quarter until a St. John’s scoring run left the Bulldogs chasing after their opponent. A slow offense proved to be Butler’s biggest weakness.
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No. 18 Butler adds to Hinkle’s history after toppling No. 1 Villanova
The No. 18 Butler men’s basketball team displayed a solid defensive performance and scored tough baskets at the rim to take down the previously undefeated No. 1 Villanova Wildcats.
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Butler women’s basketball showcase offense in 79-58 win over Seton Hall
Three Bulldogs score in the double digits in the Big East home opener. The win pushes the team’s record just one shy of .500.
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No. 18 Butler bounces back with hot shooting display against Providence
The Butler men’s basketball team bounced back with a hot shooting display in order to take down the Providence Friars.