Basketball
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Schickel is Butler women’s basketball’s ‘silent assassin’
MAX GABOVITCH | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Photo by Jimmy Lafakis Butler women’s basketball freshman Tori Schickel is a quiet person, at least most of the time. However, her teammates have learned that when she does have something to say – well, watch out. “I’m not shy now, I just don’t say much unless I have something to…
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Former Butler player Andrew Smith diagnosed with leukemia
MATTHEW VANTRYON | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Former Butler men’s basketball center Andrew Smith, who was diagnosed with non-hodgkin lymphoma two years ago and underwent a bone marrow transplant Nov. 6, has been diagnosed with leukemia, according to a blog post from his wife Samantha. “At this point, the transplant has failed. Essentially, this vicious disease has chewed…
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Roosevelt Jones beats the buzzer to down Cincinnati
MAX GABOVITCH | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Photos by Nora Navin Seasons are not defined by games in early December. It’s a truth every college basketball coach in the country would attest to. However, that doesn’t mean it’s too early for teams to make a statement. Butler certainly did that much on Wednesday, as fifth-year senior Roosevelt…
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Obert’s triple double pushes Butler past TCU
MAX GABOVITCH | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Photos by Jimmy Lafakis With a national TV audience watching and a talented Big 12 opponent in front of them, the Butler women’s basketball team had the opportunity to make a statement on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs certainly took advantage, making the final run in a tug-of-war game to beat…
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Men’s Basketball Preview: Butler Bulldogs at Cincinnati Bearcats
MAX GABOVITCH | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Photo by Nora Navin Game Preview: #rv/25 Butler Bulldogs (4-1) vs. #17/17 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-0) When and Where: Wednesday (Dec. 2), 7 p.m. ET at Fifth Third Arena (Cincinnati) TV: CBS Sports Network, Radio: (in Indianapolis): 1070 AM and 93.5 FM Series History: Cincinnati leads the all-time series 10-6 and…
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Dunham, Jones carry the load in win over SIUE
MAX GABOVITCH | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Photo by Nora Navin When the ball was tipped Saturday evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Butler Bulldogs looked out-of-sync. This was a game that they were supposed to dominate, matching up against a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville team that lost all five of their starters from a year ago. The…
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Men’s Basketball Preview: SIUE Cougars at Butler Bulldogs
MAX GABOVITCH | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Photo by Amy Street Game Preview: SIUE Cougars (1-3) vs. Butler Bulldogs (3-1) When and Where: Saturday (Nov. 28), 5 p.m. ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse TV: Fox Sports 2, Radio (in Indianapolis): 107.5 FM Series History: Butler won the only previous matchup between the two teams, beating SIUE on Dec.…
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Rough first half dooms Bulldogs in Puerto Rico Tip-Off finale
ERIC ROBINSON | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Photo by Nora Navin The 22nd ranked Butler men’s basketball team fell in the championship game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off to Miami University 85-75 Sunday night. It was a tale of two halves for the Bulldogs. Nine first half turnovers put Butler down 13 going into halftime. The Bulldogs trailed…
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No. 22 Butler opens Puerto Rico Tip-Off against Missouri State
ERIC ROBINSON | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Photo by Nora Navin After a historic performance to begin the 2015-16 campaign, the Butler men’s basketball team will head to Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan. The Bulldogs’ first game in this eight team format has them pitted against Missouri State University who is coming…