Butler Runs Past Valparaiso, 66-52
February 6, 2010
Senior Melanie Thornton had 17 points, six rebounds and five blocks and BU went on a big second-half run as the Butler women’s basketball team defeated Valparaiso, 66-52, Saturday night. Senior Susan Lester and sophomore Devin Brierly each added nine points. Read Full Release [+]
February 6, 2010
Senior Melanie Thornton had 17 points, six rebounds and five blocks and BU went on a big second-half run as the Butler women’s basketball team defeated Valparaiso, 66-52, Saturday night. Senior Susan Lester and sophomore Devin Brierly each added nine points. Read Full Release [+]
Women's Basketball | 2/4/10
Bulldogs Travel To Valparaiso Saturday Night
The Butler women’s basketball team, currently third in the Horizon League standings, will take on Valparaiso Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. The Bulldogs, coming off a last-second, 71-70 victory at Milwaukee, already own a 57-43 win over Valpo this season. The Bulldogs have won four of their last five games and are one game back of first place in the league.
Women's Basketball | 1/30/10
Freeman's Jumper Lifts BU To 71-70 Win
Freshman Claire Freeman hit a jumper with 0.6 seconds to go to help the Butler women’s basketball team to a 71-70 win at Milwaukee Saturday afternoon. The two teams traded three field goals in the final 14 seconds, the final being Freeman’s game-winner.
Women's Basketball | 1/29/10
Butler Finishes Wisconsin Trip At Milwaukee
The Butler women’s basketball team, currently tied for third in the Horizon League standings, will close its Wisconsin trip Saturday, Jan. 30 at Milwaukee. The Bulldogs are coming off a 73-62 loss at No. 24 Green Bay. Milwaukee enters the game having won three straight contests, including a 54-48 win over Valparaiso Thursday night.
Women's Basketball | 1/28/10
BU Falls To 24/22 Green Bay, 73-62
No. 24/22 Green Bay rebounded from its recent losing streak to defeat the Butler women’s basketball team, 73-62, in a battle for the lead in the Horizon League standings. Junior Chloe Hamilton led BU with 16 points and seven rebounds. Senior Melanie Thornton added 13 points, seven rebounds, four blocks and three steals.
Women's Basketball | 1/26/10
Bulldogs Have Key League Game At Green Bay
The Butler women’s basketball team, in a four-way tie for first in the Horizon League, will try to improve its championship chances with Thursday evening’s game at Green Bay. The Bulldogs have won three straight by double figures to pull to 5-2 in the HL, while Green Bay dropped a pair to fall to 5-2. Nobody in the league played Green Bay as tough as BU last year, with the Phoenix beating BU twice by five.
Women's Basketball | 1/23/10
Butler Routs Detroit, 65-44
Senior Melanie Thornton had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Butler women’s basketball team to a 65-44 win over Detroit Saturday afternoon. Junior Alyssa Pittman added 16 points off the bench for the Bulldogs, who have won four of their last five games.
Women's Basketball | 1/22/10
BU Hosts Detroit With 2nd Place On The Line
The Butler women’s basketball team hosts Detroit Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. with a share of second place in the league on the line. The Bulldogs, 4-2 in the Horizon League, are coming off a 16-point win vs. Wright State. They can move into a second-place tie with Detroit and Cleveland State with a victory. UDM is coming off an overtime win at Valpo.
Women's Basketball | 1/21/10
Balanced Attack Leads BU Past WSU, 77-61
A season-high five Butler players scored in double digits and BU controlled the entire game as the Bulldog women’s basketball team defeated Wright State, 77-61, Thursday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Junior Chloe Hamilton led Butler with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Juniors Brittany Bowen and Alyssa Pittman each had 13.
Bulldogs Travel To Valparaiso Saturday Night
The Butler women’s basketball team, currently third in the Horizon League standings, will take on Valparaiso Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. The Bulldogs, coming off a last-second, 71-70 victory at Milwaukee, already own a 57-43 win over Valpo this season. The Bulldogs have won four of their last five games and are one game back of first place in the league.
Women's Basketball | 1/30/10
Freeman's Jumper Lifts BU To 71-70 Win
Freshman Claire Freeman hit a jumper with 0.6 seconds to go to help the Butler women’s basketball team to a 71-70 win at Milwaukee Saturday afternoon. The two teams traded three field goals in the final 14 seconds, the final being Freeman’s game-winner.
Women's Basketball | 1/29/10
Butler Finishes Wisconsin Trip At Milwaukee
The Butler women’s basketball team, currently tied for third in the Horizon League standings, will close its Wisconsin trip Saturday, Jan. 30 at Milwaukee. The Bulldogs are coming off a 73-62 loss at No. 24 Green Bay. Milwaukee enters the game having won three straight contests, including a 54-48 win over Valparaiso Thursday night.
Women's Basketball | 1/28/10
BU Falls To 24/22 Green Bay, 73-62
No. 24/22 Green Bay rebounded from its recent losing streak to defeat the Butler women’s basketball team, 73-62, in a battle for the lead in the Horizon League standings. Junior Chloe Hamilton led BU with 16 points and seven rebounds. Senior Melanie Thornton added 13 points, seven rebounds, four blocks and three steals.
Women's Basketball | 1/26/10
Bulldogs Have Key League Game At Green Bay
The Butler women’s basketball team, in a four-way tie for first in the Horizon League, will try to improve its championship chances with Thursday evening’s game at Green Bay. The Bulldogs have won three straight by double figures to pull to 5-2 in the HL, while Green Bay dropped a pair to fall to 5-2. Nobody in the league played Green Bay as tough as BU last year, with the Phoenix beating BU twice by five.
Women's Basketball | 1/23/10
Butler Routs Detroit, 65-44
Senior Melanie Thornton had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Butler women’s basketball team to a 65-44 win over Detroit Saturday afternoon. Junior Alyssa Pittman added 16 points off the bench for the Bulldogs, who have won four of their last five games.
Women's Basketball | 1/22/10
BU Hosts Detroit With 2nd Place On The Line
The Butler women’s basketball team hosts Detroit Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. with a share of second place in the league on the line. The Bulldogs, 4-2 in the Horizon League, are coming off a 16-point win vs. Wright State. They can move into a second-place tie with Detroit and Cleveland State with a victory. UDM is coming off an overtime win at Valpo.
Women's Basketball | 1/21/10
Balanced Attack Leads BU Past WSU, 77-61
A season-high five Butler players scored in double digits and BU controlled the entire game as the Bulldog women’s basketball team defeated Wright State, 77-61, Thursday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Junior Chloe Hamilton led Butler with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Juniors Brittany Bowen and Alyssa Pittman each had 13.
Season complete. Check back later for next season's schedule.
| Sat., Feb. 6 | Women's Basketball at Valparaiso | W, 66-52 | Final |
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| Sat., Jan. 30 | Women's Basketball at Milwaukee | W, 71-70 | Final |
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| Thu., Jan. 28 | Women's Basketball at Green Bay | L, 73-62 | Final |
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| Sat., Jan. 23 | Women's Basketball vs. Detroit | W, 65-44 | Final |
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| Thu., Jan. 21 | Women's Basketball vs. Wright State | W, 77-61 | Final |
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Women's Basketball | 1/2/10
Photo Gallery: Butler 72, Loyola 53
Check out action photos from Butler's 72-53 win over Loyola on January 2, 2010.
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Butler Coach Uses Breast Cancer As Foe, Indy Star
Couture, 47, the women's basketball coach at Butler University, was diagnosed April 6 with breast cancer. She is a fiery competitor, and she responded in character -- by attacking it.
Photo Gallery: Butler 72, Loyola 53
Check out action photos from Butler's 72-53 win over Loyola on January 2, 2010.
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Butler Coach Uses Breast Cancer As Foe, Indy Star
Couture, 47, the women's basketball coach at Butler University, was diagnosed April 6 with breast cancer. She is a fiery competitor, and she responded in character -- by attacking it.
