by Allie Qualls Seats, scoreboard, court, two basketball goals: all of these are essential parts of any college basketball arena. Of course some arenas have extra perks, such as special effects lighting and jumbotrons, but most players would say it is not the arena’s amenities that make it their favorite place to play. For Butler…
BASKETBALL ISSUE: On the Horizon: How will the Bulldogs fare in the Horizon League?
Last season the Butler men’s basketball team was in a fight for first place in the Horizon League throughout the season. But where will this season’s team finish in the standings? Here is a look into my projected Horizon League standings for the 2011-12 season. 10. Illinois-Chicago —2011-12 projected record (28 games): 9-19 (3-15) 9.…
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.…
Butler defeats Cleveland State, rides eight-game win streak to finals
The Butler Bulldogs will ride an eight-game winning streak into the final game of the 2011 Horizon League Men’s Basketball Championship where they will face host Milwaukee. Butler has tied Xavier’s record of six consecutive Horizon League appearances in the league championship game. Senior guard Shawn Vanzant scored a season-high 18 points, all in the…
Senior Day win clinches byes
The Butler men’s basketball team earned a share of its fifth consecutive Horizon League regular season title Saturday, when it defeated Loyola, 63-56, in front of a sold out crowd. However, tiebreakers will send the Bulldogs (21-9, 13-5 HL) to Milwaukee as the No. 2 seed, which grants them a first- and second-round bye in…
Bulldogs set conference record against visiting Valpo
Butler was dunking, Matt Howard dove into the opponent’s bench, and seven different Bulldogs scored at least eight points in Saturday’s 76-59 win against Valparaiso. The win was Butler’s 22nd consecutive Horizon League regular season win, a new record for the conference. And the Bulldogs (10-4, 2-0 HL), now on a six-game winning streak, will…