The women’s cross country team has seen a fresh face arrive on the team this season in the form of freshman Olivia Pratt. The Madison, Wis., native was victorious in the Bulldog’s season-opening race at Illinois, winning the four-kilometer race with a time of 14:18 to finish at the front of the 65-runner field. Pratt…
Women’s swimming: success in classroom leads team
After beating only a handful of teams last year, the Butler women’s swim team faces a huge challenge in moving to the Atlantic 10 Conference this season. Despite the lingering competition, the non-scholarship squad has a positive outlook that it will have a good season, particularly in the classroom. “I think, at first, we were…
Women’s tennis: Butler coach makes transition
First-year Butler women’s tennis coach Tayo Bailey played for the Bulldogs, became an assistant coach, went pro in tennis and then returned as head coach for the Butler women’s tennis team—all in the span of six years. But it wasn’t so simple. Bailey was raised by her mother in inner-city Chicago, and she didn’t start…
For your health: wellness on tap
Imagine a drink that energizes, increases muscle volume, improves cognitive performance, curbs appetite, lifts your mood and cures hangovers—all while registering at zero calories. This wonder drink is actually a reality. In fact, it’s on tap. Chemists call it oxidane. We know it as water. We all know water is important, but how much H2O…
Ultimate Frisbee: Club offers multiple ways to compete
Butler’s ultimate frisbee club holds pickup games for more relaxed players who are just trying to have fun, but it also offers a chance to play on a travel team that competes at the intercollegiate level. The club opens its arms to all individuals no matter their skill level. Senior Andrew Erlandson, president of the…
Strength and Conditioning: Coach makes impact behind the scenes
At center stage of Butler athletics are the National Championship runs, the All-Americans, the conference titles and Athletes of the Week. Behind the scenes, however, Butler’s strength and conditioning program plays a key role in making all this possible. What people see on the outside is a major reflection of what happens behind closed doors,…
Volleyball: Team loses on the road
The Butler Volleyball team (11-8, 1-4) fell to Saint Louis (6-13, 1-4) on Saturday evening three sets to one. The Bulldogs had to play behind during the entire set except for when they won the first point. Butler was down by as many as six when the score was14-20. The Bulldogs were able to then…
Men’s soccer: game-winner beats Bulldogs
The Butler men’s soccer team looks to shake off a nail biting conference road match against nationally ranked Xavier. The two teams played to a scoreless tie through the first half of the match. Xavier midfielder Andrew Jordan’s short shot to the right corner of the net at 42 minute ended the gridlock between both…
Women’s soccer: Bulldogs stay perfect in A-10
The Butler women’s soccer team will take on Richmond Friday, marking the Bulldogs’ first Atlantic 10 road match of the season. The Bulldogs have started their inaugural season in the A-10 with a 2-0-1 record in conference play. Butler has not lost a match since Sept. 7, winning five matches and tying one game in…
Football: Dominates rival Valparaiso
The Butler football team remained undefeated in Pioneer League play as they defeated rival Valparaiso 56-17. The Bulldogs (4-2, 3-0) were led by quarterback Matt Lancaster’s 246 yards and three touchdowns, as he played only the first half. Lancaster finished the first half with a 41-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver JT Mesch to give…