Sports

Golf looks to replace several pieces

GRANT ANSCHUETZ | STAFF REPORTER The Butler University men’s and women’s golf teams find themselves in similar positions as they look to start their seasons this fall. The similarities begin with key losses from last year’s teams. The women lose last year’s Big East Player Of The Year Jenna Peters, as well as Isabella Lambert,…
Bulldogs swept in weekend invitational

JIMMY LAFAKIS | STAFF REPORTER Butler’s volleyball team came up short in all three matches at the Spartan Invitational this weekend. The Bulldogs lost in five sets to both No. 19 Michigan State and Miami (Ohio) on Friday, and fell in four sets to the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday. The opener saw unranked Butler…
Butler Cross Country completes season opener

PHILIP TOR | STAFF REPORTER The Butler Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team kicked off their season Saturday morning at the Northview Christian Church grounds in Carmel, Ind. Butler raced against instate foes Ball State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Marian University. Both teams started the season off strong despite sitting most of their…
Butler blown out by Sycamores in season opener

CLAIRE JACOBI | STAFF REPORTER The Indiana State Sycamores didn’t lose much Saturday besides a halftime marching band performance. After five hours, two lightning delays and the shortest halftime in NCAA history, the Butler Bulldogs fell to the Sycamores 52-17. Indiana State controlled the entire first quarter, building up a 24-0 lead. An interception by…
Butler set to open season at Indiana State

CLAIRE JACOBI | STAFF REPORTER Butler visits Indiana State for the season opener today at 3:05 p.m. The matchup between the Bulldogs and the Sycamores goes all the way back to 1904. Overall, the Bulldogs come out on top 25-8-2. Here’s what you need to know for Saturday’s matchup: Butler Head Coach Jeff Voris is…
Butler Women’s Soccer falls late to ISU Thursday

ZACH HORRALL | STAFF REPORTER Although the Butler University’s women’s soccer team dominated Thursday night’s game at Indiana State University statistically, they still found themselves on the losing end for the first time in the young 2015 season, falling 3-2 at ISU’s Memorial Stadium. The game started with a fast pace, which plays into Butler’s…
Men’s Soccer Downs IUPUI in Overtime

GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER Junior David Goldsmith netted a pair of goals, including the overtime game-winner, and the Butler men’s soccer team defeated Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 3-2 on the road Tuesday night. These were the first two goals of the year for Goldsmith, and the Bulldogs are now on a two-game winning streak…
Women’s Soccer Defeats IUPUI 2-0

ZACH HORRALL | STAFF REPORTER The Butler University women’s soccer team defeated Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis with a score of 2-0 on Tuesday night at Carroll Stadium keeping their undefeated streak alive at 3-0-1 on the season. Just 2:30 into the game, Butler’s freshman midfielder Jenna Dorchock scored the first goal for the Bulldogs on…
Former Bulldog Andrew Smith diagnosed with cancer for second time

AUSTIN MILLER | CO-SPORTS EDITOR Former Butler men’s basketball player Andrew Smith is preparing to battle cancer for a second time. The news was made public on Friday morning via a blog post written by his wife, Samantha Smith. According to the post, Smith’s cancer returned four months ago, with only close family and friends…