The Butler women’s basketball team scored a 51-48 home victory over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. The game was quite a reversal for the Bulldogs (12-13, 8-6), who fell to the Flames (16-10, 9-6) 77-42 on Jan. 19. With the victory, Butler has now won five of its last six games. “For me, I think the game…
Women’s basketball: Valparaiso takes rare win at Hinkle Fieldhouse
The Butler women’s basketball team’s three-game winning streak was snapped by a 72-58 loss to Valparaiso on Saturday afternoon. It was the first win for the Crusaders (7-16, 3-9) at Hinkle Fieldhouse since 1983. The Bulldogs (10-13, 6-6) led by one point at halftime but were outscored by 14 points in the second half. Senior…
Women’s basketball: Squad wins third straight contest
The Butler women’s basketball team got back on track after a six-game losing streak early in the season. The Bulldogs (10-12, 6-5) came out of an Ohio road trip with two more Horizon League victories after topping Cleveland State and Youngstown State. Against the Penguins (10-12, 4-7) of Youngstown State on Saturday, a 3-point basket…
Women’s basketball: Stratman, McClung make jump to Butler
The Butler women’s basketball team typically has a challenge recruiting top athletes in a state known for its hoops history. But this year has been different. In addition to incoming freshmen, coach Beth Couture recently attained two transfers, 6-foot-3 freshman forward Elizabeth Stratman (Xavier) and 6-0 junior forward Daress McClung (Cincinnati), each of whom has…
Women’s basketball: Hamm leads team to split
The Butler women’s basketball team ended the week on a high note after beating Milwaukee (6-13, 2-7) 76-63 at home on Saturday. According to Butler coach Beth Couture, working hard for rebounds and assists was crucial for the Bulldogs (8-12, 4-5). Butler ended the game with 40 rebounds to Milwaukee’s 19. “I think we were…
Athletic Hall of Fame: Skinner, Greenburg lead female inductees
Since the creation of the Butler Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991, there have been 176 commemorative plaques added to one of the walls in Hinkle Fieldhouse. Each plaque recognizes the achievements of a person or team that was part of Butler’s athletic program. The Butler Athletic Hall of fame currently contains 24 females who…
Think inside the box for sports insight
For those who are not sports savvy, glancing at a basketball recap and seeing a bunch of numbers and figures can be intimidating. Luckily, this article can help those people to understand the meaning behind the numbers and to explain the game itself. At the top of the box score, the team names are listed,…
Women’s basketball: Howard steps to the line
Freshmen on the Butler women’s basketball team had big shoes to fill after losing five players to graduation last year. Freshman forward Haley Howard was one of those faced with the task. “I kind of just went in there with as much confidence as I could as an 18-year-old freshman and just played,” Howard said.…
Women’s basketball: Bulldogs grab first road victory in Loyola
The Butler women’s basketball team ended its two-game Chicago trip with a 60-57 Horizon League win over Loyola of Chicago on Saturday. For the Bulldogs (7-11, 3-4), the victory was their first on the road this season. “We have played some away games that were pretty close and could have gone any way,” coach Beth…
Women’s basketball: Butler’s skid hits six
The Butler women’s basketball team suffered another setback yesterday, falling 49-46 at Indiana State. The game marked the sixth straight loss for the Bulldogs (1-7). Of those six losses, five have been decided by 10 points or fewer. The Sycamores (5-3) got off to a quick start, taking an 8-1 lead after the first five…