Click through the photos to watch the Butler Bulldogs overcome their struggle in the first half of the Elite 8 game and eventually defeat Florida in overtime. [cincopa AEGAfia851nx]
Butler struggles in first half
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Sizing up the competition
What do you think about the Bulldogs’ match up against Florida? We’ve done our homework and gathered the dish on our Gator opponents. Here’s what we’re up against: [cincopa AcOAyh6N45we]
FOLLOW THE GAME LIVE: Bulldogs vs. Gators
Assistant Sports Editor Lance Rinker and Staff Writer Matt Rhinesmith blog the game live from Butler The game tips off at 4:30 p.m., but we’ll start giving you the inside scoop at 4:15 p.m., giving you ample time to hype up for the big game. ELITE 8: BUTLER VS. FLORIDA
Bulldogs take a break after Badgers battle
Today is a slow day for the No. 8-seeded Butler men’s basketball team. Some were pretending to be members of the media, while others were ready to go back to bed.
PHOTO GALLERY | Dawgs crush Badgers in Sweet 16 upset
Butler advances to the Elite 8 after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 61-54. Photos by Maria Porter. [cincopa AABAnjamyloV]
Butler advances to Elite 8 after 61-54 win against Wisconsin
During Butler’s Sweet 16 game against No. 4-seed Wisconsin, former Butler men’s basketball player LaVall Jordan tweeted, “THE GAME HONORS TOUGHNESS.”
Sizing up the competition
What do you think about the Bulldogs’ match up against UW-Madison? We’ve done our homework and gathered the dish on our Badger opponents. Here’s what we’re up against: [cincopa AkKAYhKpxJKk]
Wisconsin State Journal: Taylor is among nation’s elite, Butler’s coach says
By Rob Schultz and Tom Oates, The Wisconsin State Journal NEW ORLEANS — As Jordan Taylor closes in on scoring his 1,000th career point — he needs 21 to get there — the kudos for the junior point guard keep coming in from coaches. Butler Coach Brad Stevens believes Taylor makes the University of Wisconsin…
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel: Stevens motivates without the drama
By Tom Davis, The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel INDIANAPOLIS — Butler Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Stevens grew up in the shadow of Indiana’s Bob Knight and Purdue’s Gene Keady, but his path to athletic success hasn’t been similar to the ones taken by those legendary coaches. Keady was known for his scowl and fire that could…