Click through the photos to watch the Butler Bulldogs overcome their struggle in the first half of the Elite 8 game and eventually defeat Florida in overtime. [cincopa AEGAfia851nx]
Butler struggles in first half
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Sizing up the competition
What do you think about the Bulldogs’ match up against Florida? We’ve done our homework and gathered the dish on our Gator opponents. Here’s what we’re up against: [cincopa AcOAyh6N45we]
FOLLOW THE GAME LIVE: Bulldogs vs. Gators
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.”
Newsday: Butler still on script
By Greg Logan, Newsday NEW ORLEANS–Has there ever been a more magical run to the NCAA national championship game than the one Butler made last season when it went home to Indiana for the Final Four? Gordon Hayward’s half-court shot at the buzzer seemed destined to beat Duke until it caromed off glass and the…