http://www.butlersports.com en-us en-us http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/071012aaa Seniors Ronald Nored, who etched his name in the Butler basketball record book, and Michele Nash, who helped lead Butler to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship, have been selected as Butler’s Most Outstanding Athletes for 2011-12. The two were chosen by a vote of Butler’s athletic administration from a pool of athletes nominated by Butler coaches. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/071012aaa 2012-07-10T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/genrel/062112aaa Ten of Butler’s 19 sports recorded a perfect score of 1,000 in the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rates, released on Wednesday (June 20). The figures released by the NCAA showed all 19 of Butler’s teams maintaining eligibility for postseason play during the 2012-13 school year. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/genrel/062112aaa 2012-06-21T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/videos/MBB-Lick6612.flv Former Butler coach Todd Lickliter, who led BU to a pair of Sweet 16 appearances, was announced as the head coach at Marian University in Indianapolis. Lickliter was 2007 NABC National Coach of the Year at Butler. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/videos/MBB-Lick6612.flv 2012-06-06T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/060512aaa The Atlantic 10 Conference released a breakdown of men’s basketball home and away pairings for 2012-13, and Butler fans will have a chance to see several top teams in the Bulldogs’ inaugural season in the league. The top four squads in the final 2011-12 A-10 standings will be coming to Hinkle Fieldhouse during the upcoming season. Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/060512aaa 2012-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/releases/052912aaa Butler University will begin competition in the Atlantic 10 Conference in the fall of 2012, a year ahead of schedule, Athletic Director Barry Collier announced today. Earlier this month, Butler announced that it would leave the Horizon League after 2012-13 to join the A-10, but an accelerated timetable was made possible by both leagues. Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/releases/052912aaa 2012-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/tickets-a10 Need season tickets for the 2012-13 basketball season? To receive up-to-date information on the upcoming campaign, click here and fill out the form. Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/tickets-a10 2012-05-29T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/052212aaa After a highly successful debut in 2011, the directors of athletics at Butler, Indiana, Notre Dame and Purdue have agreed to a two-year extension of the Crossroads Classic that will keep one of college basketball’s premier non-conference events in Indianapolis in 2013 and 2014. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/052212aaa 2012-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/042412aaa The list of honors continues to grow for Butler senior guard Ronald Nored. The Butler co-captain, who wrapped up a stellar career in March, was one of five players named to the 2011-12 Horizon League Men’s Basketball Academic All-League Team, released by the league office on Tuesday, April 24. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/042412aaa 2012-04-24T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/040812aaa For the seventh straight year and for the 14th time in 16 seasons, Butler ended its men’s basketball season in postseason tournament play. And for the third straight year and the eighth time in school history, the Bulldogs finished with a winning postseason record. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/040812aaa 2012-04-08T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201204020q1evc Former Bulldog standout Shelvin Mack returned to Indianapolis to take on the Pacers last week. Click here to see a story and video from Butler juniors Lance Rinker and Jacob Matthews. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201204020q1evc 2012-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/032712aaa Butler senior Ronald Nored is headed to New Orleans, along with nine other top NCAA Division I men’s basketball players, for a weekend of activities at the Final Four. The ten, all finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, will be participating in several community events surrounding the men’s national championship. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/032712aaa 2012-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120328uzlo3v Just one week after his playing career ended, Butler senior Ronald Nored moved on to the next chapter of his life. The former Bulldog point guard has been hired as head boy's basketball coach at Brownsburg High School. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120328uzlo3v 2012-03-28T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/032512aaa A growing number of speculative news reports concerning the future of Butler men’s basketball coach Brad Stevens has led to the Bulldogs’ coach releasing the following statement: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/032512aaa 2012-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120321vbq98l Despite a career-high 22 points from sophomore forward Khyle Marshall, the Bulldogs fell in overtime to Pittsburgh 68-62 in the semifinals of the 2012 College Basketball Invitational. The game was a re-match of last year's NCAA Tournament Third Round game, which Butler won 71-70 to advance to the "Sweet Sixteen." Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120321vbq98l 2012-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/032012aaa One year ago, Butler faced Pittsburgh in the third round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship with a spot in the “Sweet 16” on the line. On Wednesday, March 21, the Bulldogs will play Pittsburgh at Hinkle Fieldhouse for a berth in the championship series of the 2012 College Basketball Invitational presented by Zebra Pen. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/032012aaa 2012-03-20T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120320p3qcio Sophomore Chrishawn Hopkins scored a game-high 15 points and sophomore Khyle Marshall added his third double-double of the season to lead Butler to a 63-53 victory over host Penn in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Invitational presented by Zebra Pen. The win sends the Bulldogs into a semifinals game at home against Pittsburgh. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120320p3qcio 2012-03-19T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120315lz9ref Sophomore Chrishawn Hopkins scored 19 points and junior Andrew Smith added 17 to lead Butler to a 75-58 victory over visiting Delaware in the first round of the 2012 College Basketball Invitational presented by Zebra Pen at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 14. The win sends the Bulldogs to a second round game at Penn on Monday, March 19. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120315lz9ref 2012-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/videos/MBB_Delawarehighlights314.flv Highlights from Butler's first round CBI win. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/videos/MBB_Delawarehighlights314.flv 2012-03-14T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/031312aaa Butler will make its seventh consecutive postseason tournament appearance when it hosts Delaware in the first round of the 2012 College Basketball Invitational presented by Zebra Pen on Wednesday, March 14. The tournament game at Hinkle Fieldhouse will start at 8 p.m (ET) and will be televised on HDNet. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/031312aaa 2012-03-13T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/031212aaa Fans coming to Butler's game against Delaware in the 2012 College Basketball Invitational presented by Zebra Pen on Wednesday, March 14, are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the tailgate festivities in the Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/031212aaa 2012-03-12T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/031112aaa The 2011-12 Butler men’s basketball season will continue. The Bulldogs will host Delaware at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday, March 14, at 8 p.m. (ET) in the 2012 College Basketball Invitational presented by Zebra Pen. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/031112aaa 2012-03-11T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/030312aaa Butler has played Valparaiso more than 100 times on a basketball court, but has never faced the Crusaders in the Horizon League Men’s Basketball Championship. That will change on Saturday, March 3, when the two long-time foes meet in the semifinals of the league tournament at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The 8:30 p.m. (ET) contest will be televised on ESPNU. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/030312aaa 2012-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120304mw1pl5 Top-seeded Valparaiso pulled away to a seven-point halftime lead and the added to that margin in the final 20 minutes to hand Butler a 65-46 setback in the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Saturday, March 3. The loss ended Butler’s string of six consecutive league championship game appearances. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120304mw1pl5 2012-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120302ubua8c Strong defense, rebounding and a punishing inside game led the Butler men's basketball team to a 71-49 win over Milwaukee in the second round of the Horizon League Men's Basketball Championship. The No. 5 seed Bulldogs were led by sophomore Khyle Marshall with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120302ubua8c 2012-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/030112aaa Butler will be seeking a berth in the Horizon League Tournament semifinals for the seventh straight year when it faces Milwaukee at Valparaiso on Friday, March 2. The two league foes will square off at 8:30 p.m. (ET) in Valparaiso’s Athletics-Recreation Center in a tournament game that will be televised in Indiana on HomeTown Sports & News (HTSN). Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/030112aaa 2012-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120228653c9o A career-high 25 points from junior center Andrew Smith helped Butler knock off Wright State 70-52 in Tuesday night’s opening round game of the Horizon League tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The No. 5 seed Bulldogs (19-13) advance to play No. 4 seed Milwaukee in the second round on Friday at 8:30 p.m. EST. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120228653c9o 2012-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/022712aaa Butler senior Ronald Nored and freshman teammate Roosevelt Jones have been named to the 2011-12 Horizon League Men’s Basketball All-League Team, released by the league office on Monday (Feb. 27). The two Butler players were chosen by a vote of league coaches, media and sports information directors. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/022712aaa 2012-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/022712aab Butler will host a first round Horizon League Tournament game for the first time since 2004 when it faces Wright State on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The two league foes will square off at 7 p.m. (ET) at Hinkle Fieldhouse in a tournament game that will be televised on WNDY-TV. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/022712aab 2012-02-27T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120224ca9gp6 Butler didn’t score a field goal in the first nine minutes of the game and host Valparaiso pulled away to a lead that proved decisive in a 71-59 victory at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Friday (Feb. 24). The game was the final regular season contest for both squads. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/20120224ca9gp6 2012-02-24T05:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/022312aaa Butler will close out its 2011-12 regular season slate and try to hold on to second place in the Horizon League standings when it visits league-leading Valparaiso on Friday, Feb. 24. The 7 p.m. (ET) contest at Valparaiso’s Athletics-Recreation Center will be televised nationally on ESPNU. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/022312aaa 2012-02-23T05:00:00Z