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Portal Season: Men’s basketball

“Although the men’s basketball season ended in the second round of the College Basketball Crown, the work continues for head coach Thad Matta and staff.”
Pat Neshek: Big league Bulldog

“‘Even after all the success in MLB, he hasn’t changed. He has the same sense of humor and is extremely down to earth.’”
Nick Gardner: The man behind the microphone

“‘He is an ambassador for Butler and he bleeds blue.’”
Butler sports weekly preview: March 23-March 29

A weekly preview for Butler athletics for March 23-March 29.
Baseball: Team rallies past Illinois-Chicago in finale

A late rally propelled the Butler baseball team to a 9-8 victory over Illinois-Chicago Sunday afternoon. The contest was the second of the day and the finale of a three-game series between the two squads. The win earned the Bulldogs (19-17, 7-8) a split of the day’s doubleheader and allowed the team to avoid a…
Softball: Team splits games at Morehead State

The Butler softball team traveled to Morehead State yesterday and won one of two games. The Bulldogs (14-23, 5-4) tallied double-digit runs for the first time this season in an 11-5 victory over the Eagles (11-23). Trailing 5-4 entering the seventh inning, Butler went on the offensive and scored seven runs against Morehead State’s bullpen.…
Women’s tennis: Team goes 1-1 over weekend

The Butler women’s tennis team split a pair of Horizon League matches over the weekend, topping Valparaiso and falling to Illinois-Chicago. The Flames (9-3, 2-0) won eight of nine matches en route to a 7-0 victory over the Bulldogs (4-11, 1-1) on Sunday. Sophomores Stephanie McLoughlin and Gabrielle Rubenstein led the team in the loss,…
Men’s tennis: Team wins first two league games

The Butler men’s tennis team had its most successful stretch of the season, winning two conference matches. The Bulldogs (3-13, 2-0) won 5-2 at Illinois-Chicago 5-2 on Sunday. Despite being swept in doubles play, Butler managed to claim victories all six singles match against the Flames (2-11, 0-2). Freshman Austin Woldmoe led the Bulldogs with…
Men’s basketball: Men rout Flames on Senior Night

Butler senior forward Garrett Butcher made two free throws with 3:35 remaining in last night’s game against Illinois-Chicago. On the Bulldogs’ next possession Butcher made a long jump shot. On the ensuing Flames’ possession, senior guard Ronald Nored stole the ball and went the length of the floor for a score. Coach Brad Stevens then…