The Official Newsletter for Butler Athletics
Good morning, Butler Fam. There’s truly no place like home….
What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!
🏀 Welcome Home
⛳️ Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
⚽️ Power Pair
🐶 And much more!
🏀 TWO DAYS AWAY!
📈 STOCK UP
🔼 Welcome Home. A legend is coming home.
Butler Athletics Hall of Famer and 14-year NBA standout Gordon Hayward will provide additional leadership within the Bulldog men's basketball program in the role of Executive Basketball Advisor.
Hayward will volunteer his time in the newly-created position, working alongside head coach Thad Matta, General Manager/Director of Player Personnel Tony Bollier, and Vice President/Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker on the program's highest-level initiatives.
Hayward will lean on his NBA experience to advise on talent evaluation and recruitment, player development, and team culture. He will serve in a mentorship role to student-athletes within the program, focusing on leadership and professional development.
🔼 Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. For a second straight tournament, the Butler women’s golf team earned its spot on top of the leaderboard, bringing home another tournament title at this week’s Dayton Flyer Invitational.
Treva Dodd won a second straight tournament, as well, coming away with a one-shot victory at the 54-hole event. She finished the event at five-over 218 after rounds of one-under 70 and 74 Monday and the Tuesday 74 on the 5,854-yard NCR Country Club South Course in Kettering, Ohio.
As a team, the Bulldogs held a seven-shot lead after the first 36 holes. Butler was able to hold off Western Michigan and Kennesaw State Tuesday, posting a five-shot victory at 896 (+44). WMU and Kennesaw State tied for second at 901.
The Bulldogs were able to defend their team title after also winning the Dayton Flyer Invitational in 2024.
🔼 Power Pair. Sporting a three-game win streak, the Butler men’s soccer team had a pair of standouts honored this week with spots on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll.
Aiden Benitiz (two assists and a game-winning goal) and Aurie Brisco (career-high nine saves) both were recognized for their outstanding performances.
🔼 Coming Soon. With less than three weeks until the start of the 2025-26 season, the Butler women’s hoops squad gave fans a sneak peek of what’s to come at the Family Weekend open practice session this past Saturday.
Weren’t able to be there? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
🔼 View From The Top. For the fourth time in four fall tournaments, the Butler men’s golf squad found themselves in the top-two, earning a runner-up finish at the Purdue Fall Invitational.
The Bulldogs' Tuesday final-round score of eight-under was the best round of the day among the 15-team field. Tuesday's play moved the Bulldogs from fourth into second on the team leaderboard at 858 (-6).
Butler's Leo Zurovac tied for fifth individually at three-under 213. He carded a two-under round of 70 Tuesday on the 7,465-yard Kampen-Cosler Golf Course in West Lafayette, Ind., after Monday rounds of 72 and 71.
Freshman Marius Reiersen also had a Top 10 finish, tying for eighth at two-under 214.
🤔 BUTLER TRIVIA
During his illustrious two seasons at Butler, how many 3-pointers did Gordon Hayward knock down for the Bulldogs?
Got a guess?
Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!
📆 LOOKING AHEAD
*all times EST
Wednesday, October 15th
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. UConn @ 7pm l Tickets
Thursday, October 16th
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Region Championships
Friday, October 17th
👟 Men’s Cross Country at Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational @ 1:30pm
👟 Women’s Cross Country at Bradley’s “Pink Classic” @ 3:15pm
⚽️ Men’s Soccer at Xavier @ 6pm
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame @ 7pm (Exhibition) l Tickets
🏐 Volleyball at DePaul @ 8pm
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Region Championships
Saturday, October 18th
🏈 Football at Dayton @ 12pm
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Seton Hall @ 7pm
🏐 Volleyball at Marquette @ 7pm
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Region Championships
Sunday, October 19th
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Region Championships
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: 116
🐶 Have a great one!
