2025-26 Women's Basketball News https://www.butlergrizzlies.com en-us Deneen Parker Named Butler Women’s Basketball Head Coach https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260430o37iaq EL DORADO, Kan. – Butler Community College athletic director Mike Helmer announced the hiring of Deneen Parker as the next head coach of the Grizzly women’s basketball program on Thursday afternoon. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260430o37iaq Mayberry Named NJCAA Second Team All-American https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260408oi9vcr CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The National Junior College Athletic Association released its list of Women’s Basketball All-Americans for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260408oi9vcr Butler Women’s Basketball Suffers Season-Ending Overtime Loss to New Mexico https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260326r88hmj LAKE CHARLES, La. – The No. 1 seed Butler Grizzlies were upset by No. 16 seed New Mexico in the Second Round of the NJCAA National Tournament from Townsley Law Arena on Thursday afternoon. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260326r88hmj Butler Women’s Basketball Earns No. 1 Overall Seed in NJCAA National Tournament https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260318mz5oxj The Butler Grizzlies women’s basketball team earned the No. 1 overall seed for the NJCAA National Tournament, their first in program history. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260318mz5oxj Butler Women's Basketball Dominates Hutchinson to Capture Region 6 Championship, Earn NJCAA Tournament Berth https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260315of8bhp GREAT BEND, KAN. – The No. 1 seeded Butler Grizzlies defeated the No. 3 seeded Hutchinson Blue Dragons for the third time this season, capturing their third Region 6 title under head coach Mike Helmer. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260315of8bhp Grizzlies Overcome Adversity, Knock Off Coffeyville to Advance to Region 6 Title Game https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202603142d876s GREAT BEND, Kan. – Shorthanded but unshaken, the No. 1 seeded Butler Grizzlies battled past No. 4 seed Coffeyville on Friday afternoon, earning a gritty 65–62 victory to advance to the Region 6 Championship. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202603142d876s Helmer, Nitsche Named KJCCC Coaches of the Year https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260312qcdr4p COLBY, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference announced the 2025-26 All-KJCCC teams on Thursday. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260312qcdr4p A Farewell to Remember: Helmer, Fawcett Celebrate Final Home Win as No. 1 Seed Butler Rolls to Region 6 Semis https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260311ljgcdu EL DORADO, Kan. – It was an emotional night for Butler head women’s basketball coach Mike Helmer, who coached his final game in the Power Plant on Tuesday night. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260311ljgcdu Butler Dominates Colby to Secure No. 1 Seed and 29th Win on Sophomore Night https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260306ihc3va EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 2 Butler Grizzlies closed the regular season in commanding fashion, earning their 29th win with a 79–57 victory over Colby on sophomore night. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260306ihc3va No. 2 Butler Pulls Away Late to Earn 73–60 Victory over Cloud County https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302m8cor3 EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 2 Butler Grizzlies secured their 28th win of the season Saturday, defeating Cloud County 73–60 at the Power Plant. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302m8cor3 Grizzlies Lock Up KJCCC Championship with Road Win at No. 7 Dodge City https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602260ju95x DODGE CITY, Kan. – The No. 2 Butler Grizzlies clinched their sixth KJCCC regular-season championship under head coach Mike Helmer on Wednesday night, defeating No. 7 Dodge City 67–53 despite missing a key starter. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202602260ju95x Grizzlies Crush Cowley Behind Third Quarter Surge https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260222llc7jb ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – The No. 2 Butler Grizzlies rolled past the Cowley Tigers 73–47 on Saturday afternoon inside William S. Scott Gymnasium. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260222llc7jb No. 2 Butler Coasts to 64-44 Win over Barton https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219kwmikm EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 2 ranked Butler Grizzlies eclipsed their 16th win in a row after the win over the Barton Cougars in the Power Plant on Wednesday night. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219kwmikm Grizzlies Pull Away from Seward After Big Second Half https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260215liaye4 EL DORADO, Kan. – No. 2 Butler extended its winning streak to 15 games on Saturday afternoon, using an enormous third quarter to defeat Seward County at the Power Plant. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260215liaye4 Grizzlies Win 14th Straight After Road Victory at Independence https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212ny0mi7 INDEPENDENCE, Kan. – The No. 2 Butler Grizzlies extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 75–44 victory over Independence on Wednesday night. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212ny0mi7 Grizzlies Get Revenge in 44‑Point Rout of Garden City https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260205lja4hm EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 4 Butler Grizzlies avenged their only loss of the season with a dominant 90–46 win over the Garden City Broncbusters on Wednesday night. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260205lja4hm Butler Locks Down Fort Hays Tech in 56‑Point Road Win https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260201mcwc3x GOODLAND, Kan. – The No. 4 Butler Grizzlies completed the season sweep of the Fort Hays Tech Northwest Tigers with a 97–41 rout on Saturday afternoon. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260201mcwc3x No. 4 Butler Rolls Past Pratt 100–40 for Eleventh Straight Win https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129otyvud EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 4 Butler Grizzlies extended their winning streak to eleven games with a commanding 100–40 victory over the Pratt Beavers on Wednesday night. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129otyvud Mayberry’s 36-Point Explosion Lifts No. 8 Butler to Season Sweep of Hutchinson https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260127l4twzp HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Sophomore Mya Mayberry scored a career high 36 points, and head coach Mike Helmer picked up his third career win at the Hutchinson Sports Arena on Monday night. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260127l4twzp Helmer Earns 400th Win as No. 8 Butler Outlasts Coffeyville in Thriller https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260122o6eive EL DORADO, Kan. – Butler head coach Mike Helmer secured his 400th career win with the Grizzlies on Wednesday night as No. 8 Butler edged Coffeyville 67–64 in a thriller at the Power Plant. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260122o6eive Butler Blitzes Colby Early, Secures Road Victory https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260119nqd61a COLBY, Kan. – The No. 11 Butler Grizzlies used a dominant first half to defeat Colby 68–55 on Saturday afternoon. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260119nqd61a No. 11 Butler Picks Up Road Win Over Cloud County https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260116h2qrui CONCORDIA, Kan. – The No. 11 ranked Butler Grizzlies take care of Cloud County 83-54 on Wednesday night. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260116h2qrui Grizzlies Spoil No. 1 Dodge City’s Perfect Season https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260112nhd4ko EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 14 ranked Butler Grizzlies controlled the game from start to finish in the victory over No. 1 Dodge City on Saturday. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260112nhd4ko Smith’s Eight Threes Power Grizzlies Past Cowley https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108mv55s4 EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 14 Butler Grizzlies picked up another conference win on Wednesday night, defeating the Cowley Tigers 64–54. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108mv55s4 Grizzlies Begin the New Year with Win over Barton https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103x3yvqm GREAT BEND, Kan. – The No. 14 Butler Grizzlies rallied to take down the Barton Cougars to open the new calendar year. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103x3yvqm Butler Improves to 12–1 With Commanding Win Over Seward County https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215h08dmv LIBERAL, Kan. – The No. 14 Butler Grizzlies rolled into winter break on a high note, dominating the Seward County Saints 77–51 to improve to 12–1 on the season. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215h08dmv Grizzlies Control Game From Start to Finish, Defeat Independence https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210yqovxg EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 14 ranked Butler Grizzlies improve to 11-1 on the season after taking down the Independence Pirates 81-44 for their final home game of 2025. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210yqovxg Grizzlies Bounce Back With Win Over NOC - Tonkawa https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251206pu2dl0 EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 11 ranked Butler Grizzlies finish up non-conference play and improve to 10-1 on the season with 87-36 win over Northern Oklahoma - Tonkawa. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251206pu2dl0 Grizzlies Drop First Game of the Season to Garden City in Overtime https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512041k9rt7 GARDEN CITY, Kan. – The No. 11 ranked Butler Grizzlies fell to the Garden City Broncbusters 71-67 in overtime for their first loss of the season. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/202512041k9rt7 No. 11 Butler Stays Perfect With 40-Point Rout of Fort Hays Tech https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251201gjjlj7 EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 11 Butler Grizzlies stayed perfect on the season with a dominant 78-38 win over Fort Hays Tech on Saturday. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20251201gjjlj7