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@ButlerXCTF Comes in at No. 8 in USTFCCCA National Academic Rankings

Ethan Polak

Jan 26, 2023

@ButlerXCTF Comes in at No. 8 in USTFCCCA National Academic Rankings

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coach Association announced Thursday that both the Butler XC teams earned All-Academic honors

WBCA Nominates Shay Frederick for the 20th ‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ Class

Ethan Polak

Jan 26, 2023

WBCA Nominates Shay Frederick for the 20th ‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ Class

Shay Fredrick was selected to class for the 20th annual "So You Want To Be A Coach" program.

Nine @ButlerXCTF Athletes Earn Spots on Podium at Gladstein Invitational

Ethan Polak

Jan 21, 2023

Nine @ButlerXCTF Athletes Earn Spots on Podium at Gladstein Invitational

Butler headed south down I-69 to compete at the Gladstein Invitational on Friday and Saturday in Bloomington, IN.

Ethan Polak

Jan 18, 2023

Butler Collegian Newscast 01/18/23

The Butler volleyball head coach takes a leave of absence and the Butler dance team competes at nationals.

Herman Earns First BIG EAST Weekly Field Honors of his Career

Ethan Polak

Jan 18, 2023

Herman Earns First BIG EAST Weekly Field Honors of his Career

Drew Herman earned the BIG EAST Men's Field Athlete of the Week honors following a pair of standout performances.

@ButlerSwimming Falls to Saint Louis in Opening Meet of 2023

Ethan Polak

Jan 17, 2023

@ButlerSwimming Falls to Saint Louis in Opening Meet of 2023

The Butler women's swimming team headed west to compete against Saint Louis in Missouri on Sunday.

@ButlerXCTF Dominate the Distance Races to Wrap up the McGravy Memorial

Ethan Polak

Jan 14, 2023

@ButlerXCTF Dominate the Distance Races to Wrap up the McGravy Memorial

This weekend, Butler traveled south to Lexington, Ky., to compete at the Rod McGravy Memorial.

@ButlerXCTF Sweep the Mile Races to Highlight the First Meet of the Year at the Illini Classic

Ethan Polak

Jan 6, 2023

@ButlerXCTF Sweep the Mile Races to Highlight the First Meet of the Year at the Illini Classic

Butler kicked off the new year on Friday for the Illini Classic in Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Ethan Polak

Dec 31, 2022

Ethan's 2022 Recap

2022 was filled with many adventures and traveling, so I thought I'd put together a quick little collage of all the highlights from the year

@ButlerXCTF Closes Out 2022 in the Windy City at the Blue Demon Invitational

Ethan Polak

Dec 9, 2022

@ButlerXCTF Closes Out 2022 in the Windy City at the Blue Demon Invitational

Butler closed out 2022 with several top finishes in Chicago at the Blue Demon Holiday Invitational hosted by DePaul.

After the Buzzer: Butler vs Yale Men's Basketball Recap

Ethan Polak

Dec 6, 2022

After the Buzzer: Butler vs Yale Men's Basketball Recap

The Butler men's basketball team wins the battle of the bulldogs after knocking off Yale University 71-61

After the Buzzer: Butler vs Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball Recap

Ethan Polak

Dec 3, 2022

After the Buzzer: Butler vs Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball Recap

Chuck Harris' 32-point performance leads the Bulldogs to a 80-66 victory over Tennessee Tech.

After the Buzzer: Butler vs Kansas State Men's Basketball Recap

Ethan Polak

Dec 1, 2022

After the Buzzer: Butler vs Kansas State Men's Basketball Recap

In the Big East-Big 12 Battle, Manny Bates helps lead the Butler Bulldogs to a victory over undefeated Kansas State.

After the Buzzer: Butler vs The Citadel Men's Basketball Recap

Ethan Polak

Nov 19, 2022

After the Buzzer: Butler vs The Citadel Men's Basketball Recap

The Butler men's basketball team takes home the win 89-42 over The Citadel inside Hinkle Fieldhouse

After the Buzzer: Butler vs St. Francis Men's Basketball Recap

Ethan Polak

Nov 17, 2022

After the Buzzer: Butler vs St. Francis Men's Basketball Recap

The Butler men’s basketball team knocks off St. Francis 95-67 inside Hinkle Fieldhouse for their second win of the season.

Ethan Polak

Nov 9, 2022

Butler Collegian Newscast 11/09/22

Multimedia co-editor Ethan Polak has the latest on President Danko’s State of the University address and more!

After the Buzzer: Butler vs. New Orleans Men's Basketball Recap

Ethan Polak

Nov 7, 2022

After the Buzzer: Butler vs. New Orleans Men's Basketball Recap

Kobe Mosley and Matthew Crane recap the Butler men's basketball team's first win of the regular season.

Butler women’s basketball preview: 2022-2023 season

Ethan Polak

Nov 1, 2022

Butler women’s basketball preview: 2022-2023 season

Head coach Austin Parkinson and forward Trinity White sit down to discuss the Butler women's basketball expectations for this season.

After the Buzzer: Butler vs Davenport Men's Basketball Recap

Ethan Polak

Oct 31, 2022

After the Buzzer: Butler vs Davenport Men's Basketball Recap

Recap of the second and final Butler men’s basketball exhibition matchup against Davenport University

Ethan Polak

Oct 13, 2022

Butler+ Volleyball Play-By-Play Clips

Here are clips from my latest Butler+ broadcast as the play-by-play announcer for Big East volleyball