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Tyler Lewis taking on an unfamiliar role

MATTHEW VANTRYON | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Photo by Nora Navin Max Gabovitch contributed to this story Butler fans accustomed to watching Alex Barlow were used to a point guard that played hard-nosed defense, dove on the floor for loose balls, grabbed more rebounds than seemed possible for his 5-foot-11-inch frame, and hit the occasional spot-up 3-pointer. Tyler Lewis,…
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…
Club hockey returns to the ice

PHILIP TOR | STAFF REPORTER After a short break, hockey has returned to Butler’s campus. The first season back on the ice for the Butler University ice hockey team is well underway. After a long process of club membership, Bulldog hockey was able to secure a position in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, and have…
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…
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…
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…