March Madness

  • 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…

  • Duke outspent Butler by almost $9.5 million for 2010 men’s basketball

    Curious how the rest of the Sweet 16-bound schools compare? Click and drag the chart below to see how your favorite team compares! [photonav url=’http://thebutlercollegian.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Basketball-Spending-Highlighted.jpg’ mode=’drag’ popup=’colorbox’ animate=” container_width=’590′ container_height=’450′]