The Butler swim team finished fifth out of seven schools in the Indiana Intercollegiates meet at Purdue Oct. 26. Colleges with teams participating were Butler, Purdue, University of Indianapolis, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Wabash College, Evansville, Depauw and Valparaiso. Purdue sent everyone else home with a loss, as the Boilermakers claimed victory with 715.5 points.…
Freshman swimmer makes splash
Butler freshman swimmer Amanda Wagner has found great success this year in the pool. “Amanda is a great kid,” said Maurice Stewart Butler swim coach. “She’s been a tremendous asset as a member of the team. “I thought that she transitioned to Butler University very well, and she is greatly respected by all her teammates.”…
Women’s swimming: success in classroom leads team
After beating only a handful of teams last year, the Butler women’s swim team faces a huge challenge in moving to the Atlantic 10 Conference this season. Despite the lingering competition, the non-scholarship squad has a positive outlook that it will have a good season, particularly in the classroom. “I think, at first, we were…
Bulldogs record many season-bests
The Butler swim team made waves at the House of Champions Invitational with several season-best times. The team finished sixth out of nine teams in attendance. The meet, hosted by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, marked the halfway point of a season that has been full of fast swims. Sophomore Lauren Lambrecht paced the team with…