INDIANAPOLIS – The Butler women's basketball team will take a trip to Italy from Aug. 10-19. The Bulldogs will play three games while also getting the chance to visit numerous tourist attractions.
 
The Games
Butler will face the Dutch National Team, the Florence All-Stars and the Vicenza All-Stars. The first game will be played on Monday Aug. 12 in Rome against the Dutch National Team. Game two is set for Wednesday, Aug. 14 against the Florence All-Stars and the final test will come on Friday, August 17 when Butler faces Valbruno Bolzano.
 
The Sites
BU student-athletes will arrive in Rome on Sunday, Aug. 11 and take a guided tour of the Colosseum that day. That evening, the team will view the Trevi Fountains and the Spanish Steps.
 
A guided tour of the Vatican is on the schedule for Tuesday morning. The group will then travel by train to Florence to prepare for their contest against the all-stars on Aug. 14.
 
Gondola rides in the Venice Canals are scheduled for Aug. 17 with the third and final contest slated for that evening.
 
The Student-Athletes
All 15 student-athletes will be making the trip to Italy. Head Coach Kurt Godlevske has a full roster this season that includes five seniors, five juniors, three sophomores and two true freshmen.
 
No game streams or live stats will be provided, but updates will be available on ButlerSports.com at the conclusion of each contest. BU fans are also encouraged to follow the team on Twitter @ButlerUWBB.