Assistant Sports Editor Lance Rinker and Staff Writer Matt Rhinesmith blog the game live from Butler The game tips off at 4:30 p.m., but we’ll start giving you the inside scoop at 4:15 p.m., giving you ample time to hype up for the big game. ELITE 8: BUTLER VS. FLORIDA
Bulldogs prove fandom knows no bounds
While the No. 8-seeded Butler men’s basketball team practiced, scouted and recuperated, Butler students proved that fandom knows no bounds.
Bulldogs take a break after Badgers battle
Today is a slow day for the No. 8-seeded Butler men’s basketball team. Some were pretending to be members of the media, while others were ready to go back to bed.
Measuring up: Butler vs. University of Florida
Although the Bulldogs and Gators may have met twice in past NCAA tourney’s, the schools couldn’t be more different. And, sure, while they might have two national championship titles on us, Butler is the only team from last year’s tournament that’s still up for the big win. Click and drag the chart to see how…
PHOTO GALLERY | Dawgs crush Badgers in Sweet 16 upset
Butler advances to the Elite 8 after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 61-54. Photos by Maria Porter. [cincopa AABAnjamyloV]
Butler advances to Elite 8 after 61-54 win against Wisconsin
During Butler’s Sweet 16 game against No. 4-seed Wisconsin, former Butler men’s basketball player LaVall Jordan tweeted, “THE GAME HONORS TOUGHNESS.”
PHOTO GALLERY | Senior Day at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Check out these photos from Senior Day at Hinkle Fieldhouse after the men’s basketball game! [imagebrowser id=15]
Cross country adds both teams to list of Butler fall championships
No matter what has happened during the several seasons prior to this one, the men’s and women’s cross country teams have always been able to look forward to the Horizon League Championship meet, and with good reason—both squads almost always win the contest. This year was no different for the Bulldogs. The men picked up…
Men’s soccer takes title with win at Titans
The Butler men’s soccer team proved its legitimacy as a top team in the nation with its two most recent victories. The wins allowed the team to jump up to sixth place in the most recent National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll. The Bulldogs (15-0-1, 7-0 HL) are now hoping to close out the…
Men’s basketball mops up Mocs
The Butler men’s basketball team officially began its 2010-11 season in front of nearly 5,500 fans at Hinkle Fieldhouse Oct. 30. The Bulldogs defeated Florida Southern 90-70 in its first of two exhibition games this season. Senior forward Matt Howard led all scorers with 19 points and hauled in seven rebounds as Butler knocked off…