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Leah Rubino hired as lacrosse head coach

“On July 2, Butler alum Leah Rubino was named the head coach of the lacrosse program. Her hiring ends a 51-day national search, following previous head coach Maggie Zentgraf’s resignation on May 12.”
Hinkle to host NBA Cup Championship

“The NBA announced June 30 that the Emirates NBA Cup 2026 Championship will take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Dec. 11.”
Portal season: The start of the Marchesano era

While the Bulldogs only had one graduating senior, nine players entered the transfer portal — many of whom just arrived at Hinkle last season.
Culture off campus: Indianapolis’ best

“Indianapolis offers a plethora of cultural experiences, from dining to art galleries, which is why The Collegian has curated a list of ways to appreciate new customs and traditions only 15 minutes from campus.”
Welcome to the team: First-years go for the green

“‘It’s not a semester, it’s not just your first year, it’s four years, and golf, like any other sport, is really up and down.’”
Austin Parkinson, Butler University mutually part ways

“Parkinson was at the helm of the program for four years, posting a 54-73 record with two WNIT appearances.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs fall to Providence in first round of the Big East Tournament

“‘When you’re a kid, just watching the [New York] Knicks play [here], you’re like, ‘Damn, one day I’m gonna be there.’ So finally, the day’s here. [It] was a great, great game, honestly. [We] came up short, but I had a great season here with Butler, playing with my teammates.’”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs down DePaul in last regular season game

“The men’s basketball team capped off its regular season campaign with a 81-71 win at DePaul. With the win, both teams move to 16-15 to end the year.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs fall to Georgetown in the Big East Tournament

“The Bulldogs’ season ended in the first round of the Big East Tournament, as they fell 62-58 against Georgetown.”