men’s basketball

  • Men’s basketball: Bulldogs fall 69-53 to ranked Louisville

    A strong first half showing by the Butler men’s basketball team was not enough to stop No. 7 Louisville as they defeated the Bulldogs 69-53. Butler coach Brad Stevens said the team lagged in the latter part of the game, and that loss of momentum showed on the scoreboard. “We had a lot of guys…

  • Men’s basketball: Bulldogs win home opener

    The Butler men’s basketball team defeated Chattanooga 57-46 yesterday to pick up its first regular season win following the unveiling of a celebratory banner. Former Butler players Shelvin Mack, Zach Hahn and Grant Leiendecker were on hand for the revealing of a banner recognizing the Bulldogs’ run to a second consecutive Final Four. On a…

  • 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…

  • Men’s basketball: New-look Bulldogs ready to roll

    Numbers never lie. This year, the Butler men’s basketball team must replace 42.4 points and 16.6 rebounds per game from departed players Matt Howard, Shelvin Mack, Shawn Vanzant, Grant Leindecker and Alex Anglin—not to mention the intangible benefits of their leadership. This year’s men’s basketball team boasts seven new faces, six of whom are freshmen.…

  • 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′]

  • FOLLOW THE GAME LIVE: Bulldogs vs. Badgers

    Assistant Sports Editor Lance Rinker and Staff Writer Matt Rhinesmith blog the game live from Butler fan hot spot Applebee’s at 1072 Broad Ripple Avenue. The game tips off at 9:57 p.m., but we’ll start giving you the inside scoop at 9:45 p.m., giving you ample time to hype up for the big game. SWEET…

  • PHOTO GALLERY | Bulldogs practice before tonight’s game

    The eighth-seeded Butler Bulldogs practice in New Orleans Wednesday afternoon in preparation for tonight’s game to fourth-seed Wisconsin (25-8). [cincopa AgKADgqashBQ]

  • Mack on Sweet 16 game: ‘It’s up to me to make sure we’re all on the same page’

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