A-10

  • Men’s basketball: Travel brings new experiences

    When Butler made the jump from the Horizon League to the Atlantic 10 conference it set itself up for a new schedule and new sights to see. Experiencing new places is something the team looks forward to each road game, sophomore men’s basketball guard Alex Barlow said. “All of the places we have been able…

  • Men’s basketball: Clarke’s return helps team to conference win

    Rotnei Clarke picked up right where he left off. The senior guard led the Butler men’s basketball team with 24 points in its 83-71 win against Temple. Clarke received a roaring welcome from the sellout crowd of 10,000 at Hinkle FIeldhouse during introductions of the starting lineups. The Owls (13-6, 2-3) were led out of…

  • Men’s basketball: Clarke’s injury causes controversy

    Sports injuries can be a scary thing for athletes, family and fans. The Butler community realized this when standout senior transfer Rotnei Clarke flew headfirst into the base of a hoop in a win against Dayton on Jan. 12. Clarke was fouled hard by Flyers defender Matt Derenbecker and hit the basket, suffering a neck…

  • OVERTIME: Stevens’ calm proves critical

    In NCAA Division I men’s basketball, many programs have likely come to accept that if Butler’s squad makes the championship tournament, it will be a dangerous and unpredictable force. No matter who the Bulldogs play come tourney time, they can almost always guarantee a nail-biting affair. Butler has established its relevance with years of success…

  • Officials allocate money to cover $2.28M deficit

    Butler University officials used money from two funds to make up for a $2.28 million deficit in this year’s projected budget. $1.145 million from last year’s surplus will be used in part to cover the deficit. The remaining $1.135 million will come from a contingency fund, a sort of cushion for the university budget. Several…

  • Maccagnone leads team to pair of victories

    The Butler women’s soccer team defeated the Ball State Cardinals (3-3-2) 2-1 on the road after rallying from an early deficit. The Bulldogs are now 2-2 when playing on the road. The Bulldogs (6-3-1) were down the majority of the first half after an early goal by Ball State. In the 44th minute freshman Sophia…

  • Fundraising important to Butler athletic programs

    Anyone who has been by the Butler baseball or softball fields can attest to how much they have improved over the past two years. Both fields were renovated with new bleachers, backstop walls and nets, bullpens, cages, wall padding , dugouts and improved playing surfaces. Additionally an indoor hitting facility was built. A large part…

  • Conference switch costs uncertain

    Published Aug. 29, 2012 Butler University will incur increased costs as a result of the move to the Atlantic 10 Conference. However, administrators say they expect to make up the cost with increased revenue. “We didn’t ignore the costs, but at the end of the day, those are immaterial,” said Bruce Arick, vice president of…

  • Academics at forefront of move

    Butler was attracted to the Atlantic 10 Conference for many reasons, but one of the biggest highlights was the potential effect on student-athletes’ overall academic experience. “Academics is always our focus and priority,” President Jim Danko said in an interview last week. “We figured out that despite the further travel, our athletes will be spending…