JOE HASENSTAB | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR The Butler women’s soccer team played only two games this season, but already developed a bond on and off the field. “We’ve been doing a lot this preseason and just coming in it’s actually been really great,” junior forward Sophia Maccagnone said. “Our team has great chemistry already and…
Men’s Soccer releases 2014 schedule
The Butler men’s soccer program has released its 2014 schedule as it embarks on its second season in the Big East conference. The Bulldogs open their season with a pair of exhibition matches versus Dayton (Aug. 17) and Indianapolis (Aug. 22) at the Butler Bowl before opening the regular season versus Cansius in the Ohio State…
Two Bulldogs Make the Big Leagues
RHYAN HENSON | Multimedia Editor Goalkeeper Jon Dawson and defenseman Jordan Burt are both rookies this year in the North American Soccer League. Only a year ago both called Butler home. Although both of them are enjoying the benefits of their collegiate successes now, the road to get there was not an easy one. Approximately…
Women’s soccer: Mix of players lead to surprising season
BRENDAN KING | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s soccer team concluded its 2013 season with a 3-2 loss to St. John’s in the Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Although the Bulldogs were eliminated in the first round of the tournament, team members took away a number of positives. Co-head coach Rob Alman said the team…
Men’s soccer falls to Providence
CLAYTON YOUNG | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s soccer team (9-7-1, 3-5-0 Big East) did not come back in its final road match of the season as the Bulldogs fell to Providence (10-4-2, 5-3-0) 3-2. Butler sophomore forward Vincent Mitchell put the Bulldogs up early in the match with his fourth goal of the season…
Women’s soccer falls to Marquette
BRENDAN KING | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s soccer team wrapped up the regular season Saturday as the Bulldogs (11-6-2, 4-5-0 Big East) traveled to Marquette to face the Golden Eagles. Marquette pulled out a 2-1 victory, and Butler will now prepare for the Big East Conference tournament. Butler finished in fifth place in the…
Women’s soccer earns 1-0 overtime win against Creighton
BRENDAN KING | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s soccer team won its 11th game of the season Saturday, beating the Creighton Bluejays 1-0 in overtime in a Big East Conference match. Senior forward Katie Griswold found the back of the net in the fifth minute of overtime to give the Bulldogs (11-5-2, 4-4 Big East)…
Bulldogs sliding in Big East standings
An early goal by St. John’s (8-6-2, 1-4-2 Big East) proved to be the game winner, as the Butler men’s soccer team (9-6-1, 3-4-0) fell 1-0 Saturday at the Butler Bowl. Within the first minute of the match — 34 seconds in to be exact — St. John’s sophomore forward Sean Sepe intercepted a clearing…
Men’s soccer team splits two to open Big East road trip
The Butler men’s soccer team (9-3-1, 3-1 Big East) came out even on its Big East Conference road trip with a 3-2 overtime loss at Marquette (8-3-1, 4-0) and a 2-0 win at Seton Hall (4-6-2, 1-3). Against Marquette on Oct. 9, the match was scoreless going into halftime. Coming out of the half, junior…
Women’s soccer team wins second straight, prepares for DePaul
The Butler women’s soccer team (9-4-2 overall, 2-3-0 Big East) picked up its ninth win of the season by defeating Providence (8-2-2, 2-1-1) 2-1 in overtime on Saturday. It was Butler’s second victory in Big East Conference play. The Bulldogs will travel to DePaul Thursday for another Big East match. The Blue Demons are coming…