The BIG EAST just crowned its academic champions for the 2025-26 school year, and it’s a brain-powered victory lap for student-athletes balancing elite sports with top-tier grades. Butler and St. John’s led the pack with five awards each, showcasing their commitment to excellence both on and off the field, while Georgetown, Creighton, DePaul, and Villanova also shone with multiple wins. From basketball to track to softball, these teams prove that academic rigor and athletic prowess go hand in hand — and every player on the roster contributes to the honor. It’s not just about wins on the court — it’s about winning the race to the top in the classroom too.

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Butler’s men’s basketball team just locked in three thrilling non-conference home matchups for the 2026-27 season: Northeastern (Nov. 19), Presbyterian (Dec. 2), and USC Upstate (Dec. 16). With eight regular-season home games and two exhibitions now confirmed, fans get a clear early-season preview of who’ll be testing the Bulldogs’ mettle before conference play. Presbyterian’s return is a familiar foe—Butler won their last meeting in 2018—while Northeastern and USC Upstate are first-time visitors to Hinkle Fieldhouse. The schedule is shaping up to be a home-court highlight reel, setting the stage for what could be another electric season.

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Butler’s head coach Ronald Nored makes his debut in a historic showdown against Indiana at Hinkle Fieldhouse — the first time these rivals have clashed there in over 30 years since that iconic 1993 win. With a deep-rooted rivalry dating back to 1901 and Indiana holding a 40-15 series edge, this October 11th exhibition promises fireworks as Nored’s Bulldogs aim to turn the tide in front of a hometown crowd.

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