The No. 13 Butler men’s basketball team escaped a bad loss against DePaul in overtime on Jan. 21. Kethan Savage and Kamar Baldwin led the Bulldogs with 20 and 18 points respectively.
Off the shot clock, Butler basketball star Kelan Martin bides his time
Sleeping on Butler basketball is a mistake most teams don’t repeat. So how did one of the team’s most dominant players manage to slip through the cracks?
Martin, Baldwin and Savage spark No. 13 Butler’s high scoring second half to beat Marquette
The No. 13 Butler men’s basketball team once again needed a high scoring second half to rally past the Marquette Golden Eagles on Jan. 16. Martin, Baldwin and Savage led the surge by attacking the rim consistently.
Baldwin and No. 12 Butler fend off No. 15 Xavier in a hard-nosed matchup at Hinkle
The No. 12 Butler men’s basketball team used a 21 point second half from Kamar Baldwin and efficient free throw shooting to defeat the No. 15 Xavier Musketeers 83-78 on Jan. 14.
No. 12 Butler dismantled by No. 8 Creighton in Omaha
The No. 12 Butler men’s basketball team was out of sync in Omaha, and the No. 8 Creighton Bluejays easily handled the Bulldogs by the score of 75-64.
Butler women’s basketball forces overtime, defeats rival Xavier with free throws
A strong offensive presence and two scoring runs in the second half reversed a slow start for the Bulldogs and resulted in the team gaining the upperhand in extra minutes. Tori Schickel accounted for 20 points and 20 rebounds.
No. 18 Bulldogs need overtime to secure road win at Georgetown
The Butler men’s basketball team traveled to Georgetown and escaped with an overtime victory to complete an impressive week of play.
Butler women’s basketball fall behind St. John’s 62-41
The team held a three-point lead early in the first quarter until a St. John’s scoring run left the Bulldogs chasing after their opponent. A slow offense proved to be Butler’s biggest weakness.
No. 18 Butler adds to Hinkle’s history after toppling No. 1 Villanova
The No. 18 Butler men’s basketball team displayed a solid defensive performance and scored tough baskets at the rim to take down the previously undefeated No. 1 Villanova Wildcats.
Butler women’s basketball showcase offense in 79-58 win over Seton Hall
Three Bulldogs score in the double digits in the Big East home opener. The win pushes the team’s record just one shy of .500.