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Bulldogs open home slate against familiar foe

GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s soccer team opens its home schedule tonight versus Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. After tying 2-2 in double overtime against IUPUI last year, the Bulldogs are hoping to pull out a victory this year. “We know it is going to be a tough affair,” head coach Paul Snape…
Volleyball starts weekend strong, falters late

AUSTIN MILLER | STAFF REPORTER After a great opening match of the weekend, the Butler volleyball team was unable to finish the way it started Saturday, falling twice in the final day of play at the Bluegrass Battle hosted by the University of Kentucky. A 3-1 win on Friday over Virginia Tech was followed up…
New recruits shine in cross country opener

KAYLIN PELLEGRINI | STAFF REPORTER The Butler cross country team began its season this morning in Carmel, and both the men and women had strong showings. The men’s team came in first place overall and had four freshmen finish in the top five. Freshman Matt Lumbar placed first in the men’s 6K race with a…
Men’s soccer opens season with win

GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Bulldogs started their season with a 2-0 win over Canisius Friday night in the opening game of the Ohio State Buckeye tournament. Head coach Paul Snape was pleased the team got a shutout in their season opener. “I thought we did a good job today,” Snape said. “I thought…
Bulldogs falls at Nebraska

JOE HASENSTAB | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler women’s soccer team was unable to put any pressure on the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers as they fell 1-0 for the second straight game. Nebraska’s Caroline Flynn scored the lone goal of the match with seven minutes to play. Nebraska had Butler’s defense on their toes the…
Butler Football: Practice Aug. 25

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Hoosier Hero comes to Hinkle

MATTHEW VANTRYON | SPORTS EDITOR He would get up at 6 a.m. in the little town of Heltonville, Indiana, and go to the gym to shoot free throws. He would come home and shower before going to school. Afterward, there would be more basketball. Next day: same routine. It was the stuff of Indiana legend.…
Looking for a three-peat

KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Head football coach Jeff Voris jogs to midfield in his blue shorts and white t-shirt. Dripped in sweat, he gathers up the special teams unit, gives them a pep talk, breaks the huddle and jogs back to the sideline. Ian Dobek kicks the ball deep and Marquese Martin-Hayes returns it…
Men’s team hopes to recapture last season’s magic

GRAYSON PRATHER | SPORTS REPORTER Butler men’s soccer experienced plenty of nail-biting contests last season. Head coach Paul Snape said the team gained confidence in its ability to play well with a new level of competition. “Last year was huge,” Snape said. “(The team) realized it can compete against anybody.” Sophomore forward David Goldsmith still…