Basketball
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Heartbreak in Hinkle: Butler women’s basketball loses to Villanova in overtime
A 14 point Villanova comeback thwarts Butler’s hopes of coming away with a victory. Villanova shoots 62 percent from three in the fourth quarter to force overtime and prolong Butler’s losing streak.
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Mullenix: The top-5 moments in Hinkle Fieldhouse history
Hinkle Fieldhouse has been around for a long time. Here are the top 5 moments in its history.
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Off the shot clock, Butler basketball star Kelan Martin bides his time
Sleeping on Butler basketball is a mistake most teams don’t repeat. So how did one of the team’s most dominant players manage to slip through the cracks?
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Butler’s junior forward Tyler Wideman determined to improve every day
Tyler Wideman takes his work seriously, but does not take himself too seriously. The “Big Cat” is a fun-loving character but likes to grind out every game. He has adapted to a lot of change in his life. His values always remain the same.
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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.