http://www.butlersports.com en-us en-us http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/071612aaa Butler softball coach Scott Hall added to his 2012 recruiting class with the mid-summer signing of Riley Carter, a talented catcher/shortstop from Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. Carter joins five incoming freshmen previously signed by Hall. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/071612aaa 2012-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120613xo2wt9 Space is still available for Butler's softball camps being held June 26-28. The Bulldog coaches will be working with pitchers Tuesday, June 26, infielders the next day and will finish with an outfield camp June 28. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120613xo2wt9 2012-06-13T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/051212aaa Senior Lauren McNulty and junior Meaghan Sullivan were named to the All-Tournament Team at the conclusion of the 2012 Horizon League Softball Championship on Saturday, May 12. The two Bulldogs helped Butler to a third place team finish in the league championship. Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/051212aaa 2012-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201205118mkt3m Butler’s bid to capture the 2012 Horizon League Softball Championship came to an end on Friday, May 11, at the VU Softball Field. The fifth-seeded Bulldogs, who began the tournament with a pair of upsets, were eliminated with losses to No. 2 seed Loyola, 9-1, and to top-seeded Valparaiso, 3-2, in eight innings. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201205118mkt3m 2012-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120510ipgu9m Senior Breanna Fisher continued Butler’s superb pitching, and the Bulldogs pounded out nine hits to upset #1 seed Valparaiso, 6-1, in the second round of the 2012 Horizon League Softball Championship on Thursday, May 10. The victory sends Butler into a “winners’ bracket” game against #2 Loyola on Friday, May 11. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120510ipgu9m 2012-05-10T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120509g1o5f4 Sophomore Leah Bry tossed a three-hit shutout lead #5 Butler to a 3-0 victory over #4 Youngstown State in the opening game of the 2012 Horizon League Women’s Softball Championship at Valparaiso on Wednesday, May 9. The win lifts the Bulldogs to a second round match against top-seeded Valparaiso on Thursday, May 10. Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120509g1o5f4 2012-05-09T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/050812aaa Senior Lauren McNulty and junior Meaghan Sullivan sparked Butler’s offensive attack this season and both were named to the first team on the 2012 Horizon League Softball All-League Team, released by the league office on Tuesday, May 8. A third Butler player, freshman Kristen Boros, was chosen to the league’s All-Newcomer Team. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/050812aaa 2012-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204294ct2xd Butler unleashed 23 hits and 15 runs and wound up sweeping its final doubleheader of the 2012 season at Viking Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 29. The Bulldogs defeated host Cleveland State, 7-5, in the opening game and then captured the nightcap, 8-1. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204294ct2xd 2012-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/2012042855vlqu Rain captured one game and Cleveland State held off a late Butler rally to take the second contest, 7-5, in a scheduled Horizon League doubleheader at Viking Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, April 28. The same two teams will wrap up the regular season with a doubleheader on Sunday, April 29. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/2012042855vlqu 2012-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120426vfa6lu Senior Alyssa Coleman drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and relief pitcher Leah Bry finished with four shutout innings to help lift Butler to a 5-4 victory over league-leading Valparaiso in the final game of a three-game Horizon League series at the VU Softball Field on Thursday, April 26. It was just the third league setback for the Crusaders this season. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120426vfa6lu 2012-04-26T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120425rxxp6w League-leading Valparaiso used two solid pitching performances and some timely hitting to sweep a doubleheader from Butler at the Valparaiso Softball Field on Wednesday, April 25. The host Crusaders won the opening game, 9-1, in five innings and then captured the nightcap, 5-1. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120425rxxp6w 2012-04-25T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/042312aaa Sophomore Leah Bry, who pitched in six games in six days and led Butler to four victories, has been named Horizon League Softball Pitcher of the Week for the period of April 16-22. She’s the third Butler pitcher to be honored this spring. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/042312aaa 2012-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/2012042250fkef Seven players contributed to a 15-hit attack and Butler rolled to a 9-2 victory over Detroit to complete a three-game series sweep at the Butler Softball Field on Sunday, April 22. The wrapped up the Bulldogs’ 2012 home schedule. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/2012042250fkef 2012-04-22T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120421efw0fs Butler paid tribute to its senior team members prior to its Horizon League doubleheader against Detroit on Saturday, April 21. The four-year players then responded by helping lead the Bulldogs to a pair of victories at the Butler Softball Field. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120421efw0fs 2012-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204187ve0oq Visiting Wright State scored two unearned runs in the top of the sixth inning and then held off Butler to post a 5-3 victory in the final game of a three-game Horizon League series at the Butler Softball Field on Wednesday, April 18. The win gave the Raiders the series, 2-1. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204187ve0oq 2012-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/041712aab Butler's doubleheader against Horizon League foe Wright State has been designated at "Travel Team Day," with several activities scheduled for travel softball teams attending the games. The first game of the twinbill will begin at 3 p.m. at the Butler Softball Field. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/041712aab 2012-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120417it4x5h Butler picked up two strong pitching performances from sophomore Leah Bry, but one rough inning left the Bulldogs with a split of two games against Horizon League foe Wright State at the Butler Softball Field on Tuesday, April 17. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120417it4x5h 2012-04-17T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204159loq1g Host Green Bay unloaded 13 hits and 11 runs in four innings and rolled past Butler, 11-3, in a run-shortened game at Ben Garot Field on Sunday, April 15. The win in the final game of a three-game Horizon League series gave the Phoenix the series edge, 2-1. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204159loq1g 2012-04-15T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120414b6hp99 Butler unleashed a 17-hit attack, including three home runs, and pulled out a 9-8 decision in 10 innings in the second game of a doubleheader at Horizon League foe Green Bay on Saturday, April 16. The Bulldogs had just two hits while dropping the opener, 4-1. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120414b6hp99 2012-04-14T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120412db9vxy Sophomore Leah Bry tossed her third complete game shutout of the season to lead Butler to a 4-0 victory over crosstown foe IUPUI in a non-league game at the Butler Softball Field on Thursday, April 12. The win was Butler’s tenth in the past 13 games. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120412db9vxy 2012-04-12T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/041112aaa Butler’s scheduled doubleheader against IUPUI has been changed to a single game. The two Indianapolis foes will meet on the Butler Softball Field on Thursday, April 12, at 5 p.m. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/041112aaa 2012-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120410ws2yj2 Butler unleashed a seven-run rally in the final inning of the second game to grab a come-from-behind victory and earn a split in a non-league doubleheader at Morehead State on Tuesday, April 10. Host Morehead State captured the opening game, 1-0, before the Bulldogs stormed back with an 11-5 decision in the nightcap. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120410ws2yj2 2012-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/040912aaa Freshman Kristen Boros, who helped Butler to four wins in five outings, has been named Horizon League Player of the Week for the week of April 2-8. She’s the third Butler player to be honored this spring and the first non-pitcher. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/040912aaa 2012-04-09T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120407a4tfux Butler began the day with a strong offensive punch. UIC countered with a similar offensive output to close the afternoon and the two Horizon League teams wound up splitting a doubleheader at the Butler Softball Field on Saturday, April 5. The Bulldogs captured the series, 2-1. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120407a4tfux 2012-04-07T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204062xao2s Butler’s power-hitters set the stage, but it was diminutive Kayla Gray who stole the show and helped lift the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over Horizon League foe UIC at the Butler Softball Field on Friday, April 6. The contest was the first of a three-game league series. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204062xao2s 2012-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/videos/20120406-dhyli1mk Mallory Winters and head coach Scott Hall talk about Butler's 4-3 win over UIC. April 6, 2012. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/videos/20120406-dhyli1mk 2012-04-06T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204045i5lk3 There is a lot going on at Butler's home softball games when the Bulldogs host UIC this weekend. Friday, April 6 is Butler Faculty/Staff Day and National Student-Athlete Day. Saturday, April 7 is the team's breast cancer awareness game. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/201204045i5lk3 2012-04-04T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120404it4oqc Butler turned a strong pitching performance and a timely rally into a pair of non-league victories over Indiana State at Price Field in Terre Haute on Wednesday, April 4. The Bulldogs captured the opener, 6-0, and then pulled out an 8-4 decision in eight innings in the nightcap. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120404it4oqc 2012-04-04T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/040212aaa Junior Jenny Esparza, who returned to Butler’s rotation after a three-week absence, has been named Horizon League Pitcher of the Week for the week of March 26-April 1. She’s the second Butler player to be honored this spring. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/040212aaa 2012-04-02T04:00:00Z http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120401n9tvta An RBI double by junior Kayla Gray and a two-run double by senior Jessica Huey lifted the Butler softball team to a 4-0 win over Loyola on Sunday. The win allowed Butler to take two of three against the Ramblers. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.butlersports.com/sports/w-softbl/2011-12/releases/20120401n9tvta 2012-04-01T04:00:00Z