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12/22/2009 12:57pm

Hoosiers beat Toledo, 73-63

By Drew Allen

The IU women's basketball team ended its non-conference slate on a high note with a 73-63 victory over Toledo. The Hoosiers (8-4) recovered from a slow start at the beginning of the game and excelled on the defensive end, not allowing the Rockets (8-3) to get within 10 points of them once they stretched the lead to double-digits. IU recieved a significant amount of contribution from its frontcourt.

12/22/2009 10:16am

IU vs. Toledo pregame notes

By Drew Allen

The IU women's basketball team wraps up its non-conference schedule with a home contest against Toledo at noon today in Assembly Hall. A few tidbits before the Hoosiers (7-4) battle the Rockets (8-2): IU leads the all-time series against Toledo 2-1. The Rockets' leading scorers are Naama Shafir with 13.7 points-per-game and Tanika Mays with 12.1 points-per-game. Junior guard Jori Davis leads the Hoosiers with 16.9 points-per-game. Continue to eye sophomore forward Sasha Chaplin; her playing time this season has skyrocketed from last, and she has been one of IU's more productive players thus far.

12/22/2009 1:03am

Inside IU's Box Score, Part I (Player Efficiency)

By Nathan Hart

Did you know ... Derek Elston might be the second most efficient player on the IU basketball team? Daniel Moore (per 40 minutes) has better numbers than Jordan Hulls, Devan Dumes and Bobby Capobianco? Tom Pritchard may rank higher than Jeremiah Rivers when it comes to total efficiency? Tijan Jobe and Bawa Muniru may be the least productive?

12/20/2009 7:38pm

Around the league: Big Ten basketball

By Jordan Cohen

One day removed from IU's victory against North Carolina Central, it's time to take a look at some of the headlines from around the Big Ten: Illinois (8-3): After home losses to Utah and Bradley, the Fighting Illini responded with four straight wins including a come-from-behind victory at Clemson and an 11-point 'W' versus Vanderbilt.

12/20/2009 4:51pm

For your consideration

By DeAntae Prince

While the regular beat reporters of IU men's basketball were out, Nathan Hart, Sean Morrison and Frank Therber filled in. They covered North Carolina Central last night and are slated to take the reigns for three more games.

12/20/2009 1:06pm

Hulls talks about rebounding, Pritchard's play

By Sean Morrison

Here's our last video for today: an interview with freshman guard Jordan Hulls. Let us know if there's anything we can do to improve the videos and what you think of the new coverage. Follow the jump for the video.

12/20/2009 12:49pm

Tom Crean comments on NCCU game

By Sean Morrison

We're going to be doing this for every game from now on. Here it is: video of commentary from IU coach Tom Crean following the Hoosiers' matchup against North Carolina Central.

12/20/2009 11:43am

In other news: Maurice Creek is pretty good

By Sean Morrison

After going 12-17 last night and putting up 29 points despite never going to the foul line, freshman guard Maurice Creek once again proved he is the driving force of the Hoosiers' offense. Just ask North Carolina Central coach LeVelle Moton. Oh my goodness, I wish he had an exam today or something.

12/20/2009 1:14am

A tale of two halves

By Sean Morrison

IU coach Tom Crean said there wasn't anything worthy of media attention or any "drama" in the locker room after his team's disappointing first half performance against North Carolina Central. However, something he said must have lit a spark underneath the feet of the young Hoosiers, especially on the defensive side.

12/19/2009 10:50pm

IU dominates NCCU, 81-58

By Ryan Winn

Through one half, IU played down to the level of a North Carolina Central team with a 2-8 record. But then Maurice Creek took over. Creek responded from his 31-point effort against Kentucky last Saturday to pace the Hoosiers (5-5) with 29 points in a 81-58 win against the Eagles.

12/19/2009 7:41pm

Vikings halt the Hoosier's win streak in OT

By Candice Rohrman

Poor shooting and turnovers defined the Hoosier's 77-75 overtime loss to Cleveland State, ending the women's basketball team's three-game winning streak. The Hoosiers had one final chance to win the game, but senior Jamie Braun missed a 3-point shot with nine seconds remaining.

12/19/2009 3:55pm

Glass: Yeagley's hire came down to charisma, experience

By Ryan Winn

After spending only one year away from Bloomington, Todd Yeagley has a chance now to run the program his father built. Although former coach Mike Freitag took the team to the third round in this year's NCAA tournament, Athletics Director Fred Glass was not happy with the program's direction.

12/19/2009 3:38pm

Haverly female recipient of November award

By Drew Allen

IU freshman outside hitter Jordan Haverly was named the female Indiana Scholar-Athlete of the Month for November. Haverly was joined by IU freshman wrestler Ryan LeBlanc, who was the male recipient of the award. The honor is only the latest in a slew of accolades for Haverly, who was a unanimous selection to the Big Ten All-Freshman team after setting an IU freshman single-season record with 446 kills. The Cherry Valley, Ill.

12/19/2009 2:32pm

Kentucky's top freshman receives IU offer

By Greg Rosenstein

Darryl Hicks, a 6-foot-4 guard from Shelby County High School in Kentucky, confirmed yesterday to the Louisville Courier-Journal that he received a scholarship offer from IU. Hicks is the top freshman prospect in Kentucky and ranks among the top 25 nationally for the class of 2013.

12/19/2009 1:01pm

Field Hockey made major improvements from last year

By Aaron Siegal-Eisman

IU field hockey ended the season 13th ranked, tied for 2nd in the Big Ten conference and lossed in the first round of the NCAA tournament. They also doubled their victories this season from seven last year to 14 this year. Seniors Meg O'Connell and Lucy ireland got an invitation to the Senior field hockey game in Winston Salem, NC. 17 of 22 field hockey athletes earned all Big Ten Honors (3.0 and above average). Senior (academically) defender Mutsa Mutembwa earned the Rhodes Scholarship to go to University of Oxford. To learn more about the field hockey team and their major accomplishments this season read: http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=72113&search=Field%20hockey&section=search http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=72672&search=Field%20hockey&section=search It was my pleasure covering the field hockey team as they grew into one of the top collegiate field hockey programs this year.

12/18/2009 6:03pm

Todd Yeagley named next IU soccer coach

By Kevin Loughery

Todd Yeagley spent only one year away from Bloomington. The son of 31-year coach Jerry Yeagley returns as the program's third coach, as announced by IU Athletics today. Yeagley went 8-10-2 last season with the Wisconsin Badgers, ending the season in a 2-0 loss against IU in the Big Ten Tournament in November. "Todd Yeagley is a noted recruiter and motivator who has the maturity, presence, and experience to successfully lead the nation's premier college soccer program," Glass said in a press release.