The Official Newsletter for Butler Athletics
TGIF, Butler Fam. We can’t wait to see everyone at Hinkle tomorrow night!
What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!
🏀 Join The Party
⚽️ Putting The Win In Windy City
🎥 The Journey Home With Coach Nored
🐶 And much more!
🏀 JOIN THE PARTY
Butler Basketball fans will get one of their first looks at the 2026-27 Bulldogs at this year's Tip-Off Party Tuesday, Oct. 6. The event is presented by Crown Haven Wealth Advisors.
The FREE event at Hinkle Fieldhouse – aimed at Butler fans of all ages – will provide fans the ability to see both the men's and women's basketball teams on the court. The evening also includes the opportunity to hear from new head coaches Ronald Nored and Maria Marchesano, as well as Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the Bulldogs on the court from approximately 6:30-8 p.m. Young Bulldogs are welcome to shoot on the court – a longtime Hinkle tradition that occurs after every Butler Basketball game – from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Concession stands and the Butler Spirit Shop will also be open beginning at 5:30 p.m.
📈 STOCK UP
🔼 Putting The Win In Windy City. Nothing like a little flair for the dramatic, right?
The Butler women’s soccer team had just that on Saturday, scoring twice in the final 30 minutes to come-from-behind and pull out a 3-2 road victory at DePaul in BIG EAST play.
With the win, the ‘Dawgs are now unbeaten in their past seven matches dating back to the start of September, going 5-0-2 over that span.
Junior Gemma Gillespie continued her outstanding season, scoring two goals in a five-minute span, including the game-winner. It was her first collegiate brace.
🔼 Making The Mark. The Butler women’s swim team got off to a great start to open the 2026-27 season at the IU Indianapolis Double Dual on Saturday.
In a field comprised of Bellarmine, Bowling Green, Eastern Illinois and Xavier, the ‘Dawgs defeated Xavier for the first time in program history at the event.
Butler posted 26 BIG EAST qualifying times at the event and will now prepare to travel to Crawfordsville, Ind. to compete in the Swim Across America event next weekend.
🔼 All Square. Piling up the points is what the Butler men’s soccer team is doing, earning a second straight scoreless draw in BIG EAST action over the weekend.
The ‘Dawgs limited Seton Hall to just one shot on target en route to a 0-0 draw with the Pirates to remain unbeaten in league play.
🔼 The Journey Home. Butler men's basketball head coach Ronald Nored recently joined Dave Neff on Talent Scout to share how faith, mentorship, and relationships shaped his journey—from Butler's back-to-back national championship appearances to coaching in the NBA and returning to lead his alma mater.
Coach Nored talks about losing his father at 13, the high school coaches who helped him keep going, and why Brad Stevens became his coaching hero. He shares the daily habits that keep him grounded as a husband, father of four, and head coach, along with lessons in authenticity, delegation, and earning players' trust from his NBA coaching career.
🔼 Splitting It Up. The Butler volleyball squad continued its strong start to the BIG EAST slate, earning a weekend split on a trip east with a win at Seton Hall on Friday night before dropping a tough match at St. John’s on Saturday.
Chase Lemming led the way on the weekend with 25 kills in the two matches, while Ava Hunter dished out 42 assists and Jersey Loyer racked up 27 digs defensively.
🤔 BUTLER TRIVIA
After her first-ever two-goal game in Saturday’s win at DePaul, how many career goals does Gemma Gillespie have in her three seasons at Butler?
Got a guess?
Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!
📆 LOOKING AHEAD
*all times EST
Monday, October 5
⛳️ Women’s Golf at Butler Fall Invitational (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Tuesday, October 6
⛳️ Women’s Golf at Butler Fall Invitational (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Wednesday, October 7
🏐 Volleyball vs. Xavier @ 7 pm l Tickets
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. St. John’s @ 7 pm l Tickets
Thursday, October 8
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Regional (College Grove, Tenn.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Regional (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Friday, October 9
🏐 Volleyball at Creighton @ 7 pm
👟 Men’s Cross Country at Wisconsin Nuttycombe Invitational (Madison, Wisc.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Regional (College Grove, Tenn.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Regional (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Sunday, October 10
🏊 Swimming at Swim Across America @ 9 am (Crawfordsville, Ind.)
🏈 Football vs. San Diego @ 1 pm l Tickets
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Creighton @ 2 pm
⚽️ Men’s Soccer at Marquette @ 7 pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Regional (College Grove, Tenn.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis at ITA Ohio Valley Regional (Cincinnati, Ohio)
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: Five (including a career-high four this year)
🐶 Have a great one!
