Soccer

  • Men’s soccer stopped short

    GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER In times of struggle, in times of celebration, and in times of disappointment, the Butler’s men’s soccer team has stuck together through the challenges in the 2014 season. They ended their season with a record of 6-7-5 and finished eighth in the Big East. Butler head coach Paul Snape said…

  • Bulldogs bow out, reflect on season

    BOBBY JOHNSON | STAFF REPORTER Entering her final collegiate game, senior defender Stephanie Kaylor realized only 90 minutes remained in her soccer career at Butler. She said she wanted to avoid crying and instead aspired to end her career on a happy note. Her plan played out just as expected.  “The win over Marquette to…

  • Men’s soccer faces biggest test yet

    GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s soccer team will compete against Xavier University on Friday in what could potentially be the most crucial game of the season. Butler currently sits sixth in the Big East standings, one point ahead of Marquette University. The Bulldogs got three points over the weekend with a win…

  • Bulldogs finish week without loss

    GRAYSON PRATHER/STAFF REPORTER Butler men’s soccer team had a successful week in conference play, coming away with a win, a tie, and a chance to play in the conference tournament. The Bulldogs faced off against Providence Sunday afternoon at the Butler Bowl. They were able to pull off their sixth win of the season against…

  • Stakes raised for women’s team

    BOBBY JOHNSON | STAFF REPORTER A playoff spot in the Big East Tournament is at stake for the Butler women’s soccer team when it battles Marquette University at the Butler Bowl on Friday in its final regular season game.  The women are looking to improve on their 2-4-2 record in Big East play thus far.…

  • Men’s Soccer enters key stretch

    GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s soccer team will face Seton Hall University tonight and will look to return to the .500 mark. Last year, the Bulldogs (5-6-4) defeated Seton Hall 2-0. Despite Seton Hall’s last-place spot in the standings, Butler head coach Paul Snape said he does not want to underestimate them.…

  • Butler aims for break-even mark

    Butler aims for break-even mark

    GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s soccer team faces Marquette University tonight at the Butler Bowl at 7 p.m. Butler (4-5-3) is trying to end a three-game conference losing streak caused by conference teams Georgetown University, St. John’s University and Creighton University. The Bulldogs may have an edge in hosting the Marquette Golden…

  • Bulldogs focused on winning games in crunch time

    Bulldogs focused on winning games in crunch time

    SARAH THUET | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s soccer team hopes to raise its record above .500 in its upcoming games this week. The Bulldogs (7-8) came off a tough overtime loss at Providence University and hope to change the results this week. Junior midfielder Sophia Maccagnone said she knows the importance of learning from…

  • A Day in the Life: Women’s Soccer

    A Day in the Life: Women’s Soccer

    JOE HASENSTAB | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Upperclassmen women soccer players Sophia Maccagnone and Caroline Kowal know firsthand the challenges student-athletes face when it comes to balancing sports and classes. The women’s soccer team usually holds practice from six to about eight p.m. This time is good for the players so they can make it to…