Area roundup: Vandals’ Butler pleads not guilty

University of Idaho football player Jevon Butler has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an early-morning incident Saturday in Moscow.

According to police, Butler and two others allegedly stopped the car in which they were traveling, stepped out and hit two men who were walking alongside E Street. One of the victims went to the hospital and was treated for a possible concussion, police said. Butler and the two others then drove away, but they were arrested about an hour later after police received a tip from a resident who overheard them talking about the incident and noticed them changing their shirts, police said.

Men’s golf

The Washington State men shot a final-round 276 to finish in sixth place with a three-round total of 846 at the OGIO Pacific Coast Intercollegiate at the Alisal River Golf Course in Solvang, Calif.

WSU senior Jordan Madison finished tied for third with a three-round total of 204.

Idaho’s Russell Grove shot a final-round 66 and finished in second place at 203. The Vandals finished 16th with a three-round total of 867.

Men’s tennis

Eastern Washington’s Pannhara Mam has been named the co-Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after his performances last week as he went 2-1 in singles and doubles play.

Track and field

Eastern Washington senior David Paul has been named the Big Sky Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, while senior Carolee Gutierrez was named Women’s Field Athlete of the Week.

Paul and Gutierrez each qualified for the NCAA West Regionals, which begin May 25 in Eugene, Ore.