The Butler men’s soccer team faced stiff competition Sunday, losing 2-1 to Central Arkansas in the final contest of a three-match homestand at the Butler Bowl. The Bulldogs (1-1-2) were looking at a 2-0 deficit after the first 45 minutes. Senior forward Ethan Miller put the Bears on the board with an unassisted strike in…
Men’s basketball 2012-13 schedule released
In its inaugural season in the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Butler men’s basketball team will face a challenging schedule. The schedule was officially released today and the Bulldogs will face at least 16 teams that advanced to postseason play last year, including nine that made it to the NCAA tournament. There will be a rematch…
Men’s soccer: Team readies for weekend matches
The Butler men’s soccer team will continue its three-game homestand when it takes on Northern Kentucky Friday. The Bulldogs (1-0-3) got their first win on Aug. 28, beating cross-town foe Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 2-0. Northern Kentucky is a NCAA Division I team for the first time this season. It is a member of the…
Volleyball: Squad beats IUPUI, wins twice at Pittsburgh
The Butler volleyball team used an unconventional line-up to grind out a 3-2 win against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis last night. The Bulldogs were without a starter and other players were playing out of position, but they used 19 team blocks to bring home the win. Sophomore Erica Stahl led the team with nine blocks,…
Cross country: Women place second at Illini Challenge
The Butler women’s cross country team placed second at the Illini Challenge last Friday while the men finished fourth. It was the season—opening meet for both teams. The women were led by freshman Olivia Pratt, who won the women’s four-kilometer race with a time of 14:18. Competing in her first-ever collegiate race, Pratt said that…
OVERTIME: Crowded schedule could hurt Butler
Published Sept. 5, 2012 This Saturday, Butler’s football team will be taking part in its first game under lights since the early-1940s. This is an important step for Butler from an athletic standpoint. With the university’s jump to the Atlantic 10 Conference last summer, school officials would probably like to prove that they can host…
From field to classroom, leadership key for Isenthal
The feeling of being under pressure is something most people seem to avoid. This cannot be said of Butler senior men’s soccer player Jared Isenthal, who has no problem with the clock ticking down on him on or off the pitch. Leadership is the trait Isenthal lives by. During his high school career, Isenthal served…
Women’s soccer: Maccagnone leads in first-ever win over Purdue
With rain coming down in sheets at the Butler Bowl, the Butler women’s soccer team battled Tennessee-Martin to a scoreless draw on Sunday. The Bulldogs (3-2-1) and Skyhawks (1-3-1) had to gear up not only for a battle against each other, but also against the remnants of Hurricane Isaac. The back-and-forth affair had its fair…
Butler athletics represented worldwide
International student-athletes have long been a part of the tradition of Butler sports, and the 2012-13 school year is no different. There are 19 international athletes at Butler this year, according to an email from Hillary Zorman, associate director for international student services. Only 16 international athletes are listed on butlersports.com. The fact remains that…
Football makes comeback, falls in season opener
The Butler football team fell short of a comeback in its season opener against Western Illinois. The Bulldogs trailed 23-0 late in the third quarter before the offense showed its first signs of life in the season. Junior running back Trae Heeter scored on a 5-yard run with four minutes remaining in the quarter to…