What a finish in our nation’s capital. Two consecutive fouls, one for either team and 8th seeded Butler is victorious over No. 1 Pittsburgh 71-70 thanks to a Matt Howard free throw. Butler vs. Wisconsin, next Thursday in New Orleans. Highlights of the final 7.1 seconds and a MUST-SEE, Coach Brad Stevens chest bump and…
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Butler set to battle Pittsburgh Saturday with sights set on Sweet 16
The shot was one of the first of four buzzer-beaters on Thursday to get the real games underway. Shawn Vanzant missed a shot, Andrew Smith couldn’t make his put back, but then Matt Howard was in the right place able to get the layup off with just than a second remaining. The clutch put-back sent…
Butler fans are distraught about mascot Blue II’s NCAA ban
The Bulldogs of Butler weren’t nervous Sunday evening about whether they would make another tournament because they had already won the Horizon League tournament, again. They were however wondering how high of seed the selection committee felt they deserved. Well it was revealed yesterday that last year’s runners-up would be the eighth seed in the…
The slipper still fits – Butler headed back to the big dance
The feel-good story continues to get even better. Last year’s runners-up, the Butler Bulldogs, will make yet another appearance in the big dance. Tuesday, Butler won another Horizon League Tournament Championship for a league-record seventh time, winning at Milwaukee 59-44. They have also played in the tournament’s championship game 13 of the last 15 years!…
Butler rolls on senior day without Coach Stevens–now deserving a NCAA bid
The day started off perfect at Hinkle Fieldhouse with all five Butler seniors starting Saturday’s game against Loyola and ended right with the Bulldogs clinching their 4th straight Horizon League title. The middle of the game however, had Butler fans a bit worried for good reason. Head coach Brad Stevens left the sidelines twice in…