Tag: Alex Barlow

Butler Notebook: Australia trip excites Bulldogs

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – Butler players spoke with wide eyes and baited breath about their visit to Australia that begins this morning with the end of an 18-hour plane ride. -I’m very excited,” said Khyle Marshall on Friday, despite the fact he doesn’t like flying and can’t sleep at 40,000 feet. -I’m […]

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Butler finding defensive identity at right moment

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent LEXINGTON, Ky. – Another indication of a late-season apex arrived Thursday, when Brad Stevens dropped a not-so-subtle hint to those of us gathered in the bowels of Rupp Arena 20 minutes after Butler’s 68-56 victory over Bucknell gave the Bulldogs another berth in the NCAA tournament’s round of 32. This […]

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Atlantic 10 Power Rankings: Billikens rule

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Sweep Butler and win big against VCU, and you make the decision easy. Saint Louis has thus seized the top spot of IndySportsLegends.com’s Atlantic 10 Power Rankings on the heels of a nine-game winning streak and two statement victories last week. After dominating their highly anticipated showdown with Shaka Smart’s […]

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What Crossroads Classic taught us about Butler, Indiana

By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Three days later, and the state is still buzzing. Alex Barlow’s name and story still resonate. As to how Butler actually beat No. 1 Indiana, there still is some consternation, but the Bulldogs are now ranked for the first time in two years. Rather than rehashing an admittedly thrilling game, […]

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