The Official Newsletter for Butler Athletics

TGIF, Butler Fam. You know what’s better than having the ‘Dawgs back in action?

Having the ‘Dawgs back in action AND getting a W!

What else do we have going on in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

⚽️ Just Getting Started
🏈 Steppin’ Into The Backfield
🏀 Bigger Than Basketball
🐶 And much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Just Getting Started. The Butler women’s soccer squad kicked off the 2025-26 athletic calendar in a big way, putting forth a dominant road effort at Central Michigan, coming away with a 2-0 victory over the Chippewas.

Defensively, the ‘Dawgs stifled Central Michigan, limiting to just three shots for the entire game, while Butler fired off 20.

BU would find the back of the net for the first time in the 76th minute when Leila Lister took a feed from Norah Jacomen for the game’s first goal. Just eight minutes later, Lister drops a pass to Taliah Sommer to seal the victory for the ‘Dawgs.

⚽️ Game Recap: Butler 2, Central Michigan 0

🔼 Steppin’ Into The Backfield. The Bulldog backfield will help move the sticks this year as Butler returns quarterback Reagan Andrew to the huddle. The two-time PFL Offensive Player of the Week was a dual threat for BU last year, throwing for 1,717 yards and rushing for 566.

At running back, Griffin Caldwell and Ershod Jasey II have entered camp as upperclassmen looking to get more snaps in 2025.

🏈 A Full Preview Of The Quarterbacks and Running Backs

🔼 Bigger Than Basketball. Sometimes, it’s bigger than just basketball.

For new Bulldog Yame Butler, his journey to Indianapolis is so much more than just hoops, it’s one of perseverance, love and family.

🏀: Read More About Yame’s Journey To Butler

🔼 Ready For More. Last year, Lily Zeinstra was just getting started for Butler women’s hoops program.

Now, the Michigan native is ready for more as she heads into her sophomore season with the ‘Dawgs.

⏱️ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 1️⃣5️⃣ DAYS

This one goes way back for the Butler OGs (as the kids say).

The date was September 23, 1972.
The opponent was Ball State.

In a thrilling 50-41 victory, Bulldog great Tom Redmond set an all-time program record with 1️⃣5️⃣ catches to highlight the offensive shootout. That program record still stands to this day as the most catches in a single game.

Since that game, four Butler receivers have caught 14 passes in a single game, most recently, Luke Wooten in 2022.

🤔 BUTLER TRIVIA

Which former Bulldog holds the program record for career receptions with Butler football? (Hint: he has not been mentioned in this newsletter yet)

Got a guess?

Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!

📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*all times EST

Saturday, August 16th
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Marian @ 7pm (Exhibition)

Tuesday, August 19th
🏐 Volleyball vs. Indiana Wesleyan @ 6:30pm (Exhibition)

Thursday, August 21st
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Illinois State @ 5pm
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Western Illinois @ 8pm

Sunday, August 24th
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Purdue @ 1pm
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Bowling Green @ 7pm

Thursday, August 28th
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Detroit Mercy @ 7pm

Friday, August 29th
🏐 Volleyball vs. Evansville @ 12pm
🏐 Volleyball vs. Purdue-Fort Wayne @ 7pm

Saturday, August 30th
🏈 Football at Northern Iowa @ 1pm
🏐 Volleyball vs. Middle Tennessee State @ 5pm

🐶 Click here to see the full Butler Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Zach Watkins (254 from 2008-11)

🐶 Enjoy your weekend!