Everything that you need to know about the week ahead in Butler sports.
Butler XC looks to build off of last season’s strong finishes
“The Butler men’s and women’s cross country make their return to the grass fields after their historic run last season in search for more success.”
What it’s like to be a Butler freshman athlete
Butler freshmen and upperclassmen athletes discuss their experiences as freshmen and the lessons they’ve learned.
Butler cross country kicks off season in Indianapolis
Everything you need to know about the men’s and women’s teams before cross country season starts.
Cross-country sweeps Butler Twilight to begin season
The Butler men’s and women’s cross-country team were led by youth and experience as they swept several teams in the Bulldogs’ first meet of the year.
Cross country continues hot start, travel to Notre Dame
MATTHEW VANTRYON | STAFF REPORTER The Butler women’s cross country team made a strong case for national contention Saturday at the Roy Griak Invitational, placing third overall with a score of 94. Arizona and Michigan State placed first and second, respectively. This was the first opportunity of the season for the team to showcase its…
Big East: teams prepare for changes
With Butler University’s intention to join the new Big East official, people both inside and outside the Butler community have begun speculating how it will affect the men’s basketball team. Less immediate attention has been placed on how the change could affect Butler’s 17 other athletic teams. Based on recent history, those teams could experience…
Cross country: Uncertain no more, team going to nationals
Five years ago, senior Katie Clark was in England, helping take care of her family as the second oldest of six children. But deep down, hopes of being a professional runner began to surface. Head cross country coach Matt Roe and then-assistant coach Darren Gauson tried to get Clark to come to Butler multiple times,…
Cross country: Teams continue winning tradition in conference
The Butler men’s and women’s cross country teams made history last Saturday as they continued their respective streaks of conference championship victories with victories at the Atlantic 10 Cross Country Championships. The men captured their 15th consecutive conference title, and the women brought home their fourth-straight title. It was the first for both teams in…
Cross country: newcomer Pratt making a splash
The women’s cross country team has seen a fresh face arrive on the team this season in the form of freshman Olivia Pratt. The Madison, Wis., native was victorious in the Bulldog’s season-opening race at Illinois, winning the four-kilometer race with a time of 14:18 to finish at the front of the 65-runner field. Pratt…