This weekend's men's tennis tournament may not have a huge impact on the rest of the season, but it was significant. Heading into the weekend, head coach Randy Bloemendaal had no idea how well the freshmen would play.
Freshman forward Orianica Velasquez-Herrera was recognized among the Big Ten for her play in last weeks Hoosier victories over Butler and Green Bay.
Season tickets for men's basketball are now on sale, according to an IU Athletics press release. The tickets will run students $220 and cover 14 games, including matchups with Maryland, Kentucky, Michigan State, Ohio State, Illinois, Wisconsin and rival Purdue. "Since the moment we arrived, I have said that our students create an unbelievable environment that makes Assembly Hall so tough for the visiting team," IU coach Tom Crean said in the release.
There's an interesting idea on IU football coming out of Fort Wayne, Ind., and for once, it has a positive tone. News-Sentinel columnist Pete DiPrimo has suggested that IU could crack the AP top 25 if they leave Ann Arbor, Mich.
So, the Big Ten still has not proved much about itself through the traditional non-conference season (there are a few remaining non-conference games sprinkled throughout the rest of the year). Is Penn State the real deal?
Take a look at this. It's the scholarship situation up through the 2011-12 season, and things are going to get interesting.
IU Athletics announced on Friday that it would be sponsoring a t-shirt contest for men's basketball student season ticket holders. IU fans and students can submit entries until Sept.
The IU volleyball team completed the T.I.S. College Bookstore IU Invitational with a straight-set victory over North Carolina A&T. The Hoosiers (11-3) won by scores of 25-10, 25-17 and 25-18. The Hoosiers cruised in the match's initial set with freshman outside hitter Jordan Haverly recording four kills and a service ace.
The opening weekend of the men's tennis season is usually about the freshmen and other youngsters that are trying to prove themselves for the first time. This weekend, it has been about the IU freshmen. Josh MacTaggart (United Kingdom) and Isade Juneau (Quebec) advanced to the championship match in the Hoosier flight singles.
The Hoosiers led by senior Laura Nochta's two-under total of 144 is in seventh place as a team heading into tomorrows final round.
The Hoosiers men's golf team sits in 12th place out of 15 teams at the Olympia Field Invitational. Senior Alex Martin leads the Hoosiers with a 147 total and is tied for 23rd individually.
AKRON, Ohio -- In their first convincing victory of the season, the IU football team dominated throughout much of the game en route to a 38-21 victory in their first road contest of the year. The Hoosiers (3-0,0-0) held a 17-14 lead going into the half and pulled away in the second half with 21 unanswered points. IU opened the game with a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Ray Fisher and added a Nick Freeland field goal to take an early 10-0 lead. Akron refused to back down, however, and the Zips struck back with a 49 yard touchdown pass and a blocked punt which they recovered in the end zone to go on top 14-10.
We have arrived at Akron's brand spanking new InfoCision Stadium, and we are ready for some Hoosiers Week Three football. Just a few notes before the game starts: RB Darius Willis is probable for today's game, but he is listed as the No.
Wake up Fantasy Nation, Your match is about to start and you can't decide which running-back to start?
No. 17 Indiana won its home opener 2-1 against the Ball State Cardinals. The Hoosiers move to 5-2 overall in the season. The game started to the Hoosiers favor by a goal scored by freshman forward Brooke Borneman at the 4:42 mark.
The IU volleyball team rebounded from Friday's loss to Western Michigan with a victory over Alabama A&M in straight sets today. The Hoosiers (10-3) swept the match by scores of 25-10, 25-16 and 25-20. IU jumped to an early 5-0 lead in the match's initial set with freshman defensive specialist Laura Matula recording two service aces.
The No. 22 ranked Hoosiers hosted the Green Bay Phoenix tonight at Jerry Yeagley Field and wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a 2-0 victory to put the team at 8-1 on the year. Freshman striker Orianica Velasquez-Herrera scored both goals tonight for IU.
The IU volleyball team opened the T.I.S. College Bookstore IU Invitational with a loss Friday. The Hoosiers (9-3) fell to Western Michigan in four sets by scores of 22-25, 24-26, 25-19 and 23-25. "It was a little bit frustrating," IU volleyball coach Sherry Dunbar said of the match.
Akron starting quarterback Chris Jacquemain was suspended indefinitely. The school did not give a reason and there is no timetable for his return. In two games this season, Jacquemain has thrown for 320 yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Stay with Hoosier Hype for more information regarding this developing story.
