Hinkle Fieldhouse

  • BASKETBALL ISSUE | From the mouth of the mascot

    By Ashley Davis Butler Collegian:  How was it to experience back-to-back national championship games? Hink: It was simply amazing. The whole campus was going crazy obviously, but as a mascot I felt more invested because we put work into the program, albeit indirectly. It was one of the most memorable experiences ever to partake in.…

  • BASKETBALL ISSUE | Filling the house

    It’s game day. You make it across the high volume of traffic in the streets and through the large groups of people cluttering the campus sidewalks, finally arriving at your destination: Hinkle Fieldhouse. It’s a sporting experience that couldn’t be created without a cohesive and meticulous plan of action. A myriad of people and organizations…

  • BASKETBALL ISSUE | Location, Location, Location: While packed arenas may offer excitement, most players said there’s no place like their home hardwood and the din of Hinkle Fieldhouse

    by Allie Qualls Seats, scoreboard, court, two basketball goals: all of these are essential parts of any college basketball arena. Of course some arenas have extra perks, such as special effects lighting and jumbotrons, but most players would say it is not the arena’s amenities that make it their favorite place to play. For Butler…

  • BASKETBALL ISSUE | A coach of a different breed

    By Katie Day During last year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship game, coach Brad Stevens’ glasses were famous.  Fans on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter mentioned the catchphrase “Fear the Glasses” repeatedly for weeks, and pictures were posted all over the web of Stevens in his famous glasses. But Stevens was…

  • BASKETBALL ISSUE | Where to watch the game

    by Kyle Wehr The excitement of game day—something that is common among all colleges. Whether it be football, basketball or soccer, game day brings many things to mind from tailgating, to the bar scene and house parties. It doesn’t matter how you choose to enjoy it, anything is up for grabs when it comes to…

  • BASKETBALL ISSUE | Language adds to game experience

    by Aly Martinez Basketball has gained tremendous popularity across Butler University’s campus within the past few years, but one thing that never changes is the importance of recognizing basketball’s vocabulary.  Comprehension of the language is essential when appreciating what’s going on throughout the halves. It could be assumed that supporters would become more familiar with…

  • Men’s basketball: Bulldogs dominate Grizzlies

    In the second game of its exhibition season, the Butler men’s basketball team hosted Franklin College in front of a crowd of 8,586 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. In contrast to their first exhibition contest, the Bulldogs immediately took control of the game, leading from start to finish in an eventual 91-53 victory. Junior center Andrew Smith…

  • OPINION | Donor points fund Dawgs’ points

    High-caliber athletics come at a price—one that some fans argue is too high. The Collegian reported in “Seat not saved” on Nov. 2 that  some season ticket holders were told to increase their donation to retain their seats in accordance with the athletics department’s priority points program. While it’s unfortunate, it is a reality that…

  • Student groups get involved with approaching mayoral elections

    With mayoral elections just around the corner, two of Butler University’s political organizations—College Republicans and  Butler College Democrats—are working to educate students and the surrounding community about the importance of involvement in local elections. On Nov. 8, Indianapolis residents decide whether incumbent Republican Greg Ballard or Democrat Melina Kennedy will be mayor of the city,…