GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Bulldogs host in-state rival Evansville University tonight at the 7 p.m., and are looking for a different result than last year’s 3-1 loss. “Evansville’s tough,” Snape said. “They have some kids out there, some good players, and it always gives a little bit of an edge playing against kids…
Butler Football game Sept. 20 photo gallery
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Shiltz strikes often as Bulldogs crush Trojans
MATTHEW VANTRYON | SPORTS EDITOR Lightning struck Saturday night to cut Butler’s home opener short, but quarterback Matt Shiltz had plenty strikes of his own to lead Butler to a 38-3 rout of Taylor University in a lightning-shortened contest. In just his third career start under center, Shiltz finished the game 25-31 with 347 yards and…
Men’s Basketball Schedule released
The Butler men’s basketball basketball schedule has been released, and the Bulldogs will face stiff competition during its second season in the Big East. Butler opens its season with three home games, beginning with a matchup versus Maine University Nov. 15. The Bulldogs will travel to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving weekend for the Battle 4…
Sexual assault commission searches for volunteers
KATIE GOODRICH | NEWS CO-EDITOR Provost Kathryn Morris sent a campus-wide email asking for volunteers to serve on the Presidential Sexual Assault Commission. The email asked for staff, faculty and students to volunteer their time to serve on a sub-committee during the 2014-2015 academic year. Sub-committees include campus climate assessment, curricular initiatives and survivor advocacy,…
Tennis strives for consistency
KELLY MURPHY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s tennis team strives for success in its fall season, beginning with its first official practice last Friday. Coach Parker Ross and his team started off the season right with a “high-energy practice,” seniors Billy Weldon and Sam O’Neill said, which will prepare them for their fall and…
Football looks ahead
KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Butler has its eyes locked on the No. 16 team in the Football Championship Subdivision this week. The Bulldogs head to Youngstown State Saturday fresh off a season-opening 22-16 win over Wittenberg University. The Bulldogs last played the Penguins (1-1) in 2010, a 31-7 Penguin victory. The Penguins begun the…
Bulldogs fall to Crusaders
GRAYSON PRATHER | STAFF REPORTER The Butler Bulldogs (2-1-2) faced off against the Valparaiso University Crusaders (1-0-2) at home last night, and were dealt their first loss of the season in crushing fashion. The Crusaders won 2-1 in double overtime. Butler head coach Paul Snape said he thought the team could have played much better.…
Kashimoto finds home away from home
JOE HASENSTAB | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Approximately 6,700 miles from her hometown of Hiroshima, Japan, Serina Kashimoto arrives at the Butler Bowl. It’s a Wednesday. There’s no practice for the Butler women’s soccer team. The team is required to have a day off with a game coming up Friday. Still, Kashimoto and a couple other…
Butler Golf: Practice Sept. 9
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