Tyler Wideman takes his work seriously, but does not take himself too seriously. The “Big Cat” is a fun-loving character but likes to grind out every game. He has adapted to a lot of change in his life. His values always remain the same.
Butler basketball loses first game of the year in Terre Haute
The Butler men’s basketball team fell for the first time this year. The loss came at the hands of the Indiana State Sycamores in Terre Haute as Butler lacked their usual physicality.
Butler basketball’s hot three point shooting carves up Norfolk State’s zone defense
The Butler men’s basketball team used a combination of crisp ball movement and accurate three point shooting to blow out Norfolk State 91-55.
Men’s basketball coach Brandon Miller to take medical leave of absence
BY KYLE BEERY | STAFF REPORTER Butler men’s basketball coach Brandon Miller is taking a leave of absence from the team due to medical reasons, according to a statement from Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier. Chris Holtmann has been named the interim head coach. Collier said in a release on butlersports.com that…
Bulldogs drop another in overtime, fall to 0-4 in Big East
By Matthew VanTryon | Staff Reporter Once again, the Butler Bulldogs found themselves in a position to come away with their first conference win, as they had a lead late in the game. And once again, the lead slipped through their fingers and the Bulldogs came up short. Georgetown (11-4, 3-1) defeated Butler (10-6, 0-4)…
Bulldogs fall to No. 11 Villanova in Big East Opener
Matthew VanTryon | Staff Reporter Throughout the course of the season, Butler has proved they can play with anyone. The same proved true on New Year’s Eve. A possession here or there, and Butler could’ve come away with an exclamatory win as they opened a new era in the Big East. The ball didn’t bounce…
Men’s basketball team survives at Ball State
If this were March, we’d be talking about “survive and advance” for the Butler Bulldogs But this is November. While wins are good, the Bulldogs have barely won their last three games. Princeton came down to one last defensive stop. Vanderbilt came down to one last defensive stop. Saturday was more of the same. While…
Bulldogs debut team in front of national audience
By Ari Kasle – Staff Reporter Butler basketball fans got a sneak preview of their team on Friday night. The new-look Bulldogs took the court as part of Fox Sports 1’s Big East Tip-Off. As part of the program, each of the ten Big East schools held simultaneous scrimmage games, which were televised on the…
This season’s men’s basketball schedule released.
The date has been set for the Butler men’s basketball team’s arrival in the Big East with the release of the 2013-2014 schedule last Thursday. The Bulldogs will kick off Big East play with a New Year’s Eve home game against Villanova Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. The game is one of five that will…
Bulldogs down under
BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | STAFF SPORTS REPORTER The Butler men’s basketball team took a nine-day trip to Australia earlier this month. The Bulldogs left the continent with two wins. The team kicked off the trip with a 77-65 win in the opening contest against the Norths Bears Invitational Team in Sydney. Sophomore guard Kellen Dunham led…