BY KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER It had all the makings for a classic trap game. The Butler men’s basketball team soared to No. 15 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll Monday after a big Thanksgiving trip to the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, an in-state road win, and a gritty win over a…
Bulldogs knock off No. 5 Tar Heels in Paradise
BY KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s basketball team took a trip to Paradise for Thanksgiving break. But it’s not all fun and games. It’s a business trip. And the unranked Bulldogs took care of business Wednesday, knocking off the No. 5 University of North Carolina Tar Heels 74-66 in the Battle 4…
Men’s basketball opens regular season with win over Maine
BY KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s basketball team is 1-0 after routing the University of Maine 99-57 in its regular season opener. The Bulldogs shot 71.9 percent from the field, breaking a school record of 69.7 percent against Illinois State on Dec. 9, 1993. Kellen Dunham led the way for the Bulldogs,…
Predicting the Big East standings and awards
BY KYLE BEERY | SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR It’s that time of year again. College basketball is upon us. With ESPN’s 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon beginning Monday night, and Butler tipping off this weekend, I’m here to bring you my predictions for the Big East Conference. If I hit this on the head, come March, I’ll be the front-runner to…
Men’s basketball: Bulldogs end season with loss to Seton Hall
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler men’s basketball team faced Seton Hall on Wednesday night in the first round of the Big East Conference tournament, hoping to ride the momentum of Saturday’s win versus the Pirates. However, Butler’s shooters struggled, and a late surge fell short. The Bulldogs wrote the final chapter…
Men’s basketball: Butler defeats Seton Hall, prepares for rematch tomorrow
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler men’s basketball team (14-16, 4-14) celebrated senior day Saturday afternoon against Seton Hall (15-16, 6-12). Sophomore guard Kellen Dunham stole the show, and Butler rolled to a 71-54 victory. Dunham dominated for the Bulldogs in the opening minutes, connecting on 5-of-5 attempts from behind the arc…
Men’s basketball snaps seven-game skid, routs DePaul
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler men’s basketball team (13-16, 3-14) traveled to DePaul (11-20, 3-15) Thursday night looking to break a seven-game slide. An offensive onslaught led to a 79-46 win and spoiled DePaul’s senior night. Junior guard Alex Barlow scored a career-high 19 points to lead the rout. Butler dominated…
Men’s basketball: Butler falls at home to Providence
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler men’s basketball team hosted Providence College Sunday evening and was unable to stop a fiery Friars’ offense. Despite a second-half surge, Butler fell 87-81. Providence coach Ed Cooley marveled at his team’s ability to put the ball in the basket. “Some days you look in the…
Men’s basketball: Butler keeps it close, but No. 18 Creighton prevails
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR For much of the game, it looked like the Butler men’s basketball team may have been able to salvage a gem out of what has deteriorated into a lost season. It was not to be, as All-American senior forward Doug McDermott and No. 18 Creighton downed the Bulldogs…
Men’s basketball: Bulldogs drop second game against Georgetown
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR The Butler men’s basketball team traveled to Georgetown on Saturday afternoon looking to get a win after dropping three of its last four games. Despite a career-high scoring output from a freshman who is solidifying himself in the starting lineup, the Bulldogs (12-11, 2-9) faltered and fell 71-63.…