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…
Up and down volleyball season highlighted by ‘sparks of brilliance’
JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER Photos by Jimmy Lafakis A season of twists and turns led the Butler Bulldogs to finish 12-19 (8-10 Big East) in their 2015-16 campaign. Head coach Sharon Clark was impressed with her young squad’s growth throughout the year. “What I will remember are the sparks of brilliance that this team…
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…
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…
Volleyball loses to Marquette, ends season with win over DePaul
JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER Photos by Jimmy Lafakis In the final weekend of their season, the Butler volleyball team split a pair of matches against the Marquette Golden Eagles and the DePaul Blue Demons. The Bulldogs finished the 2015-16 campaign with a 12-19 record (8-10 Big East). Freshman Anna Logan and senior Mary Streidl…
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…
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.…
Butler swimmers break school records at ten team meet
GRANT ANSCHUETZ | STAFF REPORTER Photo courtesy of butlersports.com Butler women’s swimming finished sixth out of the 10 teams competing at the House of Champions Meet hosted by IUPUI last weekend. The Hinkle Fieldhouse of swimming. Ready for a great meet! #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/Xk2TcRVEZ8 — Butler Swimming (@ButlerSwimming) November 20, 2015 On Friday evening, Emma Green and Audrey…
Strong start, disappointing finish to season for Butler men’s soccer
DANA LEE | STAFF REPORTER Photos by Jimmy Lafakis The Butler men’s soccer team continued practice throughout last week in hopes of extending the season by qualifying for the NCAA Tournament as an at-large team. Despite high hopes, the Bulldogs were not among the 48-team field released by the NCAA and conclude the 2015 season…
Logan’s effort not enough as volleyball falls to Creighton
JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER Photo by Jimmy Lafakis A standout performance from freshman Anna Logan was not enough on Sunday, as Butler fell to Creighton in three sets. Logan posted a double-double with 10 kills and 11 digs. The first set of the match was the most competitive, as Big East champion Creighton stole…