JOE HASENSTAB | Staff Reporter The Butler track and field team had a record-breaking weekend at the Meyo Invitational at Notre Dame. The Bulldogs set new school records in four events, and several individuals set new personal bests in the 30-team meet. Coach Matt Roe said he was very pleased with the team’s outing in…
Tennis
MITCH RIPORTELLA | Staff Reporter Butler women’s tennis is coming off a busy weekend, with the team playing as many matches as it has all season—four—in three days. The team matched its 1-3 record over the four-game span and is now 2-6 on the year. The Bulldogs kicked off the weekend with a double-header Friday…
Softball
MARKO TOMICH | Contributing Reporter The Butler Bulldogs softball team split its season-opening series in the Music City classic in Nashville, and the bulldogs now look forward to a tournament in Arkansas. Butler opened its season with a 3-2 extra-inning win versus Belmont. Despite being held hitless through the first six innings, the Bulldogs pushed…
Worst in show: Bulldogs routed by Xavier, fall to Big East cellar
MATTHEW VANTRYON | Asst. Sports Editor Indiana Pacers stars Paul George, David West and George Hill visited Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. Xavier men’s basketball coach Chris Mack jokingly mentioned in his press conference that he wished the trio could suit up for his team. Brandon Miller likely wishes the same. The Butler basketball season…
Channel leaves students in the dark
RHYAN HENSON | Multimedia Editor The Fox Sports 1 television partnership with Big East Conference basketball has put Butler men’s and women’s basketball on more than 90 million television screens around the country. However, those who use Butler’s standard cable do not get the channel. Students who have not purchased Bright House’s premium package have…
Former player Smith diagnosed with cancer
MATTHEW VANTRYON | Asst. Sports Editor When those close to him describe the 6-11, 23-year-old Butler University graduate, one word comes to mind: fighter. Former men’s basketball center Andrew Smith fought his way onto the court as a freshman during Butler’s first NCAA National Championship tournament run. He fought in the paint for parts of…
Women’s basketball: Bulldogs move to sixth in conference with victory
BY BRENDAN KING | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s basketball team picked up a key road win against Big East Conference rival Marquette (15-7, 6-5) Saturday by defeating the Golden Eagles 74-70. It proved to be an important game for the Bulldogs (11-12, 6-6). With only six games left this season, they now sit in…
Men’s basketball: Bulldogs drop second game against Georgetown
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler men’s basketball team traveled to Georgetown on Saturday afternoon looking to get a win after dropping three of its last four games. Despite a career-high scoring output from a freshman who is solidifying himself in the starting lineup, the Bulldogs (12-11, 2-9) faltered and fell 71-63.…
Big East woes continue
MATTHEW VANTRYON | Asst. Sports Editor It was the same story on a different night for the Butler men’s basketball team, as the Bulldogs (12-10, 2-8) traveled to Marquette last night. Butler had a double-digit lead in the second half, but saw it slip away and ended up on the short end of a 69-62…
Bulldogs grab first win against Leathernecks
MARKO TOMICH | Contributing Reporter The Butler women’s swimming team received its first team win this season against the Western Illinois Leathernecks over the weekend. The Bulldogs posted a final score of 148 points across 29 events. The meet turned into a tango for two when Monmouth was unable to make the trip to the…