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ANALYSIS | Butler wins in season opener against Elon

This is the Rotnei Clarke Butler fans have been waiting to see. Clarke’s superb shooting was on display during Saturday’s 74-59 win over Elon in the regular season opener at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs were very impressive throughout the game. They played with urgency at the defensive end and took good shots offensively. Clarke finished

Harrison-Docks announces departure from Butler

Freshman guard Chris Harrison-Docks plans to transfer to another school, according to a press release from Butler’s Sports Information Department. The decision has been announced just one day before the men’s basketball team is set to open its regular season against Elon at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The release does not provide a direct reason for Harrison-Docks’ decision. “I believe

Men’s basketball: Fans have plenty to look forward to

The Butler men’s basketball team chalked up its second win of the exhibition season this past Saturday against the University of Indianapolis. The Bulldogs now start the regular season with their home opener against Elon on Saturday, Nov. 10. The Greyhounds of Indianapolis provided Butler with another good test, one which it did not look

For your health: Many exercises available for non-gym rats

Not all exercises are created equal. Fitness fanatics and gym gurus throw countless routines into media circulation every day, making simple, fun workouts rarer than the Butler Camel. Fortunately, fun fitness alternatives to pumping iron or hitting the treadmill do exist. Below are four physical activities that exercise amateurs and experts alike will enjoy. YOGA

HRC brings board game to life

Butler’s Health and Recreation Complex has been sporting a new water-bound game called Battleship. The game has been played at Spring Sports, Late Night at the HRC and during Family Weekend. The objective of Battleship is simple­: sink or tip the opponent’s canoe. Four teams play at once in a round. The teams are not

Football: Team clinches share of PFL title

Butler will play for sole possession of the Pioneer Football League title on Saturday in Des Moines. The title, which Butler already owns a share of is the Bulldogs’ first since 2009, marking a big turnaround over the past two seasons. Redshirt junior quarterback Matt Lancaster’s outstretched arms were the difference-maker Saturday as Butler completed

Men’s basketball: Team finishes preseason 2-0

The Butler men’s basketball team will begin its regular season Saturday against Elon at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. The contest is one of the opening games of the Maui Invitational. Elon went 9-9 in the Southern Conference last season and 15-16 overall, finishing second in the North

Women’s basketball: Butler wins exhibition games

Butler women’s basketball begins its regular season by traveling to the Al McGuire Center in Milwaukee to take on Marquette Saturday. The two teams last met in the 2009 Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The Golden Eagles prevailed 58-49 in a second-round game played in Milwaukee. The Bulldogs will also play at Ball State Tuesday night.

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