Matt Howard

  • Bulldogs poised at practice before Final Four appearance

    Related Links: Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages? Bulldogs silence doubters [cincopa A4MAHgK0caQS] Story by Steven Peek Photos by Maria Porter The Butler men’s basketball team seemed comfortable and focused today on the eve of their national semifinal game against No. 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth. The No. 8 seed Bulldogs (27-9) spent their 50-minute practice in…

  • If academics determined NCAA tourney winner, Butler would take title

    As far as Inside Higher Ed is concerned, Butler University has already won the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Bulldogs won the organization’s sixth annual bracket, which analyzes how the teams would fare if the competition were based on academic performance outcomes. The academic bracket predictions differ greatly from the reality of the tournament, with…

  • Will Butler outweigh VCU’s advantages in the Final Four?

    The Butler and VCU men’s basketball teams are now in Houston, away from the fan-filled fervor of their communities. That means the time at which either team’s historic NCAA tournament run will end is quickly approaching. It also means the time for adjusting game plans is fading. We’ve nailed down the advantages each team has…

  • Pep rally, fair and viewing party planned on campus

    In anticipation of Saturday’s NCAA Final Four match-up between the Butler Bulldogs and the VCU Rams, the public is invited to join students, staff and the Butler community for several events throughout the weekend. Thursday: A Butler-Tarkington neighborhood rally is taking place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 56th and Illinois Streets. Sponsored by…

  • Stevens sees glasses as secret weapon

    Related Links: VIDEO | Basketball team gets warm welcome at Hinkle Butler men’s basketball upsets Florida; advances to Final Four Photo Gallery | Bulldogs celebrate Florida upset Many basketball fans around the country have been wondering how Butler made it back to the Final Four this year, especially without Gordon Hayward. The answer lies within…

  • Robot Rodeo: Ron 5 travels to Houston

    Following last year’s NCAA Division I men’s Basketball Championships, junior guard Ronald Nored had surgery to correct stress fractures in both knees. The surgery was successful, but left Nored with metal rods in each leg. But the rods did not hinder his play, rather they accentuated his robot-like defensive stance and wiry movements on the…

  • Bulldogs silence doubters, advance to Final Four

    Editors note: This story was updated March 30 at 12:52 a.m. Related Links: PHOTO GALLERY | Bulldogs celebrate Florida upset PHOTO GALLERY | Moment by moment of Butler vs. Florida [cincopa AIKA7haj6l6v] Video by Elyssa Garfinkle Story by Steven Peek The Butler men’s basketball team is headed back to the Final Four despite a January…

  • VIDEO | Basketball team gets warm welcome at Hinkle

    By Ashleigh Taylor for The Butler Beat The Butler Bulldogs got a warm welcome at Hinkle Fieldhouse when they returned early Sunday morning after defeating Florida 74-71 in Saturday’s Elite 8 game in New Orleans. [cincopa A8LAThKUJO1I]

  • VIDEO | Hopkins provided spark for late comeback

    Was reserve guard Chrishawn Hopkins the key to Butler’s success against Florida in the Elite 8 game? [cincopa A4MA7iqOEyxk]