AUSTIN MILLER | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Similar to Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Butler women’s basketball program underwent vast changes during the offseason. And just like Hinkle, many are anxious to see the impact of those changes when both make their debut this weekend. After 12 years at the helm of the program, former head coach Beth…
Butler recruits shine in Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Game
By Matthew VanTryon | Sports Editor Three 2014 Butler recruits–Jackson Davis, Kelan Martin and Tyler Wideman–participated in the Indiana-Kentucky All-Star game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse last night and gave Butler fans a chance to see what the next four years may have in store. Davis was limited in playing time, getting into foul trouble early.…
Indiana basketball icon Damon Bailey named to women’s coaching staff
Indiana basketball icon Damon Bailey joined the Butler women’s basketball program today as an assistant coach, according to head coach Kurt Godlevske. “I am truly excited to welcome Damon Bailey to the Bulldog family,” Godlevske said in a statement. “He is a great friend, a great coach and an even better person. Our vision for…
Couture relieved of duties as women’s basketball coach, Godlevske named to interim role
Beth Couture was relieved of her duties as head coach of the women’s basketball program today, according a statement released by the Athletics Department. Butler women’s basketball assistant coach Kurt Godlevske will assume the position of interim head coach immediately, according to the release. Athletic Director Barry Collier released the following statement regarding Godlevske. “I…
Colleagues defend Couture, but questions linger
BY: COLIN LIKAS AND MATTHEW VANTRYON | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Former Butler University women’s basketball players and coaches continue to speak out about the program’s 12-year coach Beth Couture. Couture again declined to comment this week. The Butler Collegian ran a front-page story titled “Former players allege verbal abuse, mistreatment” last week. Since…
Document alleges abusive, dangerous acts
Document given to Athletic Director Barry Collier after the 2011-2012 basketball season, provided by a former women’s basketball player to The Collegian. • In the middle of the 2009-2010 season, one player left the team because she felt the head coach was forcing her out through mental abuse. • During the 2009-2010 Butler women’s basketball…
Former players allege verbal abuse, mistreatment
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | Asst. Sports Editor Previous Butler athletes speak out against coach as four women transfer Nine student-athletes have transferred from Butler University’s women’s basketball program over the past four academic years. Additionally, four coaches have left the program and five players have chosen not to return over the last five seasons. Four…
Bulldogs’ Season Ends in WIT
BRENDAN KING | Staff Reporter The Butler women’s basketball team’s first season in the Big East Conference came to an end last Thursday, as the Bulldogs fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 78-61 in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. Butler’s starting lineup struggled to hit shots for most of the…
Bulldogs prepare for tournament
BRENDAN KING | Staff Reporter The Butler women’s basketball team won a key game on the road against Creighton Tuesday night by a score of 67-59 to gain momentum going into the Big East Tournament starting on Saturday. Senior forward Daress McClung led the way for Bulldogs in the offensive department as she scored 20…
Bulldogs storm back from early deficit, beat Xavier
BRENDAN KING | Staff Reporter The Butler women’s basketball team (12-14, 7-8) defeated the Xavier Musketeers (8-19, 3-12) at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday by a score of 57-52. The game was close for most of the 40 minutes. Early in the first half, Xavier led 19-9. Butler quickly retaliated with a 14-0 run that helped…