The Butler men’s basketball team chalked up its second win of the exhibition season this past Saturday against the University of Indianapolis. The Bulldogs now start the regular season with their home opener against Elon on Saturday, Nov. 10. The Greyhounds of Indianapolis provided Butler with another good test, one which it did not look…
Men’s basketball: Team finishes preseason 2-0
The Butler men’s basketball team will begin its regular season Saturday against Elon at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. The contest is one of the opening games of the Maui Invitational. Elon went 9-9 in the Southern Conference last season and 15-16 overall, finishing second in the North…
Men’s basketball: team wins first exhibition game
Butler will play its second and final exhibition game against the University of Indianapolis Saturday. The Bulldogs lead the all-time series 27-12. The Greyhounds won the last meeting between the squads 74-72 in 1988. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Butler started its 2012-13 campaign with a 62-40 win over Marian in…
Men’s basketball: Gearing up
The Bulldogs get ready to start the season with a new lineup, a new conference and new competition. The Butler men’s basketball team looks to build off last year’s experiences as it heads into its first season in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Bulldogs enter the A-10 after going 22-15, including 11-7 in the Horizon…
Column: Replacement vital to team’s success
The Butler men’s basketball team will be facing Atlantic 10 Conference competition for the first time this season without junior guard Chrishawn Hopkins. Hopkins, who was dismissed from the team on Wednesday, Sept. 12, was expected to grow into more of a leadership role and be a force on the court for the Bulldogs this…
Looking ahead: Teams face additions, subtractions
As the spring sports season begins to wind down, many teams are already beginning to prepare for their next season. The football team had its annual blue and white scrimmage, the men’s soccer team had its spring exhibition matches, and five teams have announced additions to their rosters for next year. Let’s take a look…
Conference switch in the works?
In recent weeks, reports from ESPN and CBS led many to believe that Butler may switch athletic conferences within the next few years. Butler could make the transition from the Horizon League to the Atlantic 10 conference and replace departing Temple. The Owls of Temple are currently part of the A-10 in all sports except…
OVERTIME: Basketball does not define Butler
The magic of Butler University exists on and off the court, and that is why this school is special. I did not find out about Butler, nor did I apply here, because of basketball fame. The university sent me a letter, and my mother pushed me to look into the school. I fell in love…
BASKETBALL ISSUE | Becoming a Bulldog
By Becca Bornhorst Back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Game is something many college basketball players only dream about. The Butler Bulldogs lived this dream the last two seasons, and senior guard Rotnei Clarke, a transfer to Butler from Arkansas, wants to be a part of the success. “The two Final…
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.…