Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1947
- Shasta the Cougar The live cougar mascot tradition began, becoming a beloved symbol of Houston athletics.
1968
- 'Game of the Century' Houston defeated #1 UCLA 71-69 in the Astrodome before 52,693 fans - the first nationally televised regular season college basketball game.
1983
- Phi Slama Jama Houston reached the NCAA Championship game with Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler.
1984
- Back-to-Back Finals The Cougars returned to the NCAA Championship game for the second straight year.
2016
- Big 12 Conference Houston was invited to join the Big 12 Conference, elevating the program's stature.
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Butler Blue (live bulldog)
Type: English Bulldog
Official Colors
Navy Blue
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White
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School Info
Fight Song
Butler War Song
We'll sing the Butler war song!
Traditions
- •Hinkle Fieldhouse atmosphere
- •Butler Way
Venues
Football Stadium
N/A (FCS)
Basketball Arena
Hinkle Fieldhouse
Bulldogs Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from Butler University athletes about their recovery journey
Gordon Hayward
Basketball • 2008-10
Led Butler to 2010 NCAA Championship gameBrad Stevens
Coach • 2007-13
Youngest coach to reach back-to-back Final FoursShelvin Mack
Basketball • 2008-11
Led Butler to consecutive NCAA Championship games in 2010 and 2011Matt Howard
Basketball • 2007-11
Two-time Horizon League Player of the YearRonald Nored
Basketball • 2008-12
Defensive stalwart of Butler's historic NCAA Tournament runs