Butler junior running back Trae Heeter had a career-high 204 rushing yards to lead the Bulldogs to a 35-14 victory against Campbell in their Pioneer League opener. Butler (2-2, 1-0) avenged last season’s 38-23 loss against the Camels (1-3, 0-1). “Campbell got to us last year, and they beat us pretty bad,” Heeter said. “So…
Column: Replacement vital to team’s success
The Butler men’s basketball team will be facing Atlantic 10 Conference competition for the first time this season without junior guard Chrishawn Hopkins. Hopkins, who was dismissed from the team on Wednesday, Sept. 12, was expected to grow into more of a leadership role and be a force on the court for the Bulldogs this…
Hopkins Dismissed
Junior guard Chrishawn Hopkins was dismissed from the Butler men’s basketball team, according to a statement released by the athletics department last Wednesday. “I am sorry to have to announce that Chrishawn Hopkins has been dismissed from our team,” coach Brad Stevens said in the release. “We consider it a privilege to represent Butler University…
Football: Dartmouth too much for Bulldogs
The Butler football team got off to a slow start Saturday night against the Dartmouth Big Green and never recovered, falling 35-7. The Bulldogs (1-2) were able to keep pace for most of the first half in their first-ever game against an Ivy League opponent. Despite giving up an 85-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff…
Volleyball: Team finishes Butler Invitational 2-1
The Butler Volleyball team (10-4) defeated Kent State (3-9) in straight sets on Saturday evening in the final match of the Butler Invitational to finish the weekend 2-1. Butler started off slow, and was down 6-10 before they took a timeout. It turned out to be changing point, as the Bulldogs would go on to…
Tennis: From rejection to head coach
The first offer tennis coach Parker Ross received from Butler was a full ride scholarship to play on the men’s tennis team. But in taking too long to make a decision, he practically handed someone else four years’ tuition to the school. When he received an offer this summer to coach that same team, he…
Men’s Soccer: Bulldogs draw, but stand strong
The Butler Men’s soccer team wrapped up the weekend tying two teams and placing second in the four-team, Akron Tournament in Akron, Ohio Butler’s first contest matched them up against #11 South Florida (4-1-1). The Bulldogs kept the game to a stalemate through the first 30 minutes of the contest, before South Florida’s, Roberto Alterio…
Cross country does well in Terre Haute
The Butler cross country team finished second in the men’s competition at the Indiana Intercollegiate Meet in Terre Haute on Friday. The Hoosiers took home the team championship in the 27-team field, finishing with 49 points. The Bulldogs came in second with 70 points, followed by host Indiana State with 79 points. Sophomore Tom Curr…
Maccagnone leads team to pair of victories
The Butler women’s soccer team defeated the Ball State Cardinals (3-3-2) 2-1 on the road after rallying from an early deficit. The Bulldogs are now 2-2 when playing on the road. The Bulldogs (6-3-1) were down the majority of the first half after an early goal by Ball State. In the 44th minute freshman Sophia…
Fundraising important to Butler athletic programs
Anyone who has been by the Butler baseball or softball fields can attest to how much they have improved over the past two years. Both fields were renovated with new bleachers, backstop walls and nets, bullpens, cages, wall padding , dugouts and improved playing surfaces. Additionally an indoor hitting facility was built. A large part…