Sports

  • Bulldogs enter conference play with streak on the line

    BOBBY JOHNSON | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s soccer team will enter Big East Conference play this week riding the momentum of a five-game winning streak.  The women will play Villanova University (2-5-2) tomorrow night at the Butler Bowl and then wrap up the week by hosting Seton Hall University (3-4-2) on Sunday night. The…

  • Football looks to ride momentum

    KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Homecoming. It’s a time for Butler students to escape the stresses of class. It’s a time for alumni to come back to campus and reach out to current students. It’s a time for Greek houses to show off their pride and involvement. It’s a time for college kids to be…

  • On the back nine, Peters not done yet

    ERIC ROBINSON | STAFF REPORTER It would not be out of the ordinary for senior golfer Jenna Peters to be at a golf course for several hours in one day, not on the course, but on the putting green practicing her short game in preparation for her final season in a Butler uniform. A season…

  • Men’s Tennis competes at Purdue Invitational

    KELLY MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s tennis team competed in the fifth annual Purdue Fall Invitational this weekend. The team was hoping for a strong showing this weekend from their singles as well as for their doubles teams to continue the success they saw at the River Forest Invitational. Teams at the Purdue…

  • Voelker nets a pair, Bulldogs win big at home

    BOBBY JOHNSON |  STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s soccer team shutout Bowling Green 5-0 after a barrage of goals in the second half of the match. The Bulldogs were scoreless after the first half and it seemed as if the game would be close until Hannah Farley scored at the 49:55 mark. That led to a bombardment…

  • Bulldogs win 2-1 over Loyola

    GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Butler Bulldogs came away with a 2-1 victory today against Loyola University. David Goldsmith broke a 1-1 tie with a goal with less than 16 minutes to play. It was Goldsmith’s fourth goal of the season. Caleb Postlewait was credited with the assist. Head coach Paul Snape was happy…

  • Bulldogs play to draw with Indiana

    GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Butler Bulldogs faced Indiana University Wednesday night in Bloomington, and played to a 0-0 tie. The match lasted all of the official time along with two overtimes yet both teams could not find the back of the net. The Hoosiers outshot the Bulldogs 21-10. Butler (2-2-3) head coach Paul…

  • Men’s Basketball Schedule released

    The Butler men’s basketball basketball schedule has been released, and the Bulldogs will face stiff competition during its second season in the Big East. Butler opens its season with three home games, beginning with a matchup versus Maine University Nov. 15. The Bulldogs will travel to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving weekend for the Battle 4…

  • Ken LaRose: Bulldog for Life

    KAYLIN PELLEGRINI | STAFF REPORTER It is all about relationships for Ken LaRose. A man referred to as “personal” by all who know him, LaRose is a Butler University alum and former football team captain from 1979. More recently, he was named Butler University’s associate athletic director for development on March 1, 2013. He also…