Photos by Maria Porter Video by Elyssa Garfinkle For the second consecutive year, the Butler men’s basketball team will compete in the final game of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. A display of resilient, focused play earned them a 70-62 victory over No. 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth (28-12). The win was a perfect…
PHOTO GALLERY | Moment by moment of Butler vs. VCU
Photo Editor Maria Porter captures every moment of Butler defeating VCU in the Final Four game in Houston 70-62
Sizing up the competition: Bulldogs vs. Rams
What do you think about the Bulldogs’ match up against VCU? We’ve done our homework and gathered the dish on our Ram opponents. Here’s what we’re up against: [cincopa A8KAii6KhqCL]
VIDEO | Smith is in it to win it, Bulldogs prep for Final Four game
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PHOTO GALLERY | Bulldogs in great frame of mind during Friday practice
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Matt Howard’s hometown raised $13,000 for family’s travel
Senior forward Matt Howard’s hometown of Connersville, Ind., is sponsoring the Howard family’s travel to Houston. The town raised $13,000 to help ensure the family of 12 would be complete in Texas. “I think everyone but one of my brothers [is here],” Howard said. “His wife is pregnant and due here pretty soon, so he…
Bulldogs poised at practice before Final Four appearance
Related Links: Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages? Bulldogs silence doubters [cincopa A4MAHgK0caQS] Story by Steven Peek Photos by Maria Porter The Butler men’s basketball team seemed comfortable and focused today on the eve of their national semifinal game against No. 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth. The No. 8 seed Bulldogs (27-9) spent their 50-minute practice in…
Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages in the Final Four?
The Butler and VCU men’s basketball teams are now in Houston, away from the fan-filled fervor of their communities. That means the time at which either team’s historic NCAA tournament run will end is quickly approaching. It also means the time for adjusting game plans is fading. We’ve nailed down the advantages each team has…
Pep rally, fair and viewing party planned on campus
In anticipation of Saturday’s NCAA Final Four match-up between the Butler Bulldogs and the VCU Rams, the public is invited to join students, staff and the Butler community for several events throughout the weekend. Thursday: A Butler-Tarkington neighborhood rally is taking place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 56th and Illinois Streets. Sponsored by…
Mets an eyesore for MLB
As baseball fans across the nation prepare for another season of Major League Baseball, many typical preseason questions are once again looking for a variety of answers. Which team is the favorite to win the World Series? Which team is going to win the most games this season? Who is due for a slump? Another…