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VIDEO | On the eve of a national championship

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Butler prepares for tough UConn offensive rebounders

Since Butler eliminated Virginia Commonwealth in last night’s national semifinal game, things are back to normal, or as normal as they can get on the eve of a national championship.

VIDEO | After Final Four win, Butler looks ahead to title game

Multimedia Editor Elyssa Garfinkle covers Butler’s win against VCU 70-62 at the Final Four game in Houston.

Butler outplays VCU 70-62 in Final Four game, faces UConn Monday

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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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

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