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Hulls named Mr. Basketball

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, April 13,2009 12:13 a.m.

In November, Jordan Hulls officially signed to play for IU. In March, his high school team completed an undefeated season and won a state championship. On Sunday, he was named Indiana’s Mr. Basketball.

IU's Matt Bashore throws to a Chicago State batter during a game in the rain March 31 at Sembower Field.

Pitching paves way to series sweep

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, April 13,2009 12:03 a.m.

With his team struggling through the season’s early stages, IU coach Tracy Smith consistently pointed to pitching as one of his its most glaring weaknesses. IU’s weekend series sweep against Iowa, however, saw a markedly different result from the incline.

Senior Jorge Campillo tracks his shot during practice Feb. 26 at the IU golf course's driving range. The Hoosiers will participate in the Boilermaker Invitational this weekend in West Lafayette.

No. 6 IU takes Hoosier Invitational title

By Ryan Winn · Monday, April 13,2009 12:01 a.m.

If their last performance served as a wake-up call, consider the Hoosiers wide awake.

Junior Kelli Ritchison fouls off against Ohio State on Wednesday afternoon at the IU Softball Field. The Hoosiers have a doubleheader in Champaign, Ill. on Wednesday.

Hobbs strikes out 15, leads IU to 1st sweep since 2005

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, April 13,2009 12 a.m.

The Hoosiers (7-28, 3-7) couldn’t have asked for a better weekend at Michigan State (13-22, 0-9).

Sophomore Maria Guerreiro serves against Iowa on April 4 at the Outdoor Tennis Courts. The Hoosiers face Michigan on Saturday at 11 a.m. at home.

Hoosiers split Big Ten games on the road

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, April 12,2009 11:58 p.m.

Opening their road trip with a 6-1 win against Penn State, the Hoosiers (13-8, 5-3) closed the weekend losing 7-0 to No. 43 Ohio State.

More athletes punch ticket to regionals in Louisville, Ky

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, April 12,2009 11:56 p.m.

Eight IU athletes earned trips to the NCAA regionals in May in Louisville, Ky., by posting impressive performances at this weekend’s Sea Ray Relays in Knoxville, Tenn.

IU sophomore Santiago Gruter hits a backhand during a doubles match against opponents Penn State on Sunday afternoon at the Outdoor Tennis Courts. He and doubles partner freshman Jeremy Langer lost their match 8-5.

IU finishes final home match victorious

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, April 12,2009 11:55 p.m.

Dominated by Ohio State on Friday, the IU men’s tennis team came from behind to beat Penn State on Sunday.

Hoosiers sweep weekend Big Ten series against lowly Hawkeyes

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, April 12,2009 11:54 p.m.

With eight returning players who batted at least .300 last season, the IU baseball team entered 2009 certain that hitting would be its biggest strength.

Hoosiers display improvement

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Sunday, April 12,2009 11:52 p.m.

Moving junior Ben Chappell to the primary quarterback position this spring seemed to be working well.

Bloomington South senior guard Jordan Hulls drives past a Detroit Country Day defender during a game on Feb. 21 in Bloomington. Hulls is an IU commit.

Hulls named Indiana's Mr. Basketball

Saturday, April 11,2009 11:11 p.m.

IU commit Jordan Hulls, currently a senior at Bloomington South, is Indiana's Mr. Basketball. The Indianapolis Star made the announcement Sunday morning. Hulls had been the long-thought front-runner for the award after leading South to a Class 4A state championship last month.

Junior pitcher Eric Arnett releases a throw during the third inning of a game against Xaver March 26, 2008 at Sembower field. The Hoosiers came from behind to win the game 10-4.

IU knocks off Iowa 5-1, moves into first place

Saturday, April 11,2009 10:42 p.m.

IU junior pitcher Eric Arnett went a full nine innings, giving up only two hits and one earned run en route to a 5-1 win against Iowa on Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa.

Junior outfielder Evan Crawford dives back to first base after Valparaiso's Ryan O'Gara tries to apply a tag on a pickoff play. Crawford had two hits in the 9-5 Hoosier win.

Hoosiers seek 2nd road series win at Iowa

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, April 10,2009 12:17 a.m.

While IU and Iowa both have wins against top-tier teams, they also share puzzling losses to far more obscure competition.

IU prepares for Penn State

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Friday, April 10,2009 12:15 a.m.

Three straight Big Ten losses is a rut the Hoosiers are determined to get out of. The No. 53 Hoosiers look to clean their slate against No. 3 Ohio State and No. 61 Penn State this weekend at home.

Hoosiers look to rebound at home course

By Ryan Winn · Friday, April 10,2009 12:14 a.m.

After its worst finish this season, the IU men’s golf team hopes to prove this weekend it still belongs among the elite in the Adidas Hoosier Invitational on the IU Golf Course.

Star football player tries his hand at film

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, April 10,2009 12:14 a.m.

Senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew, last season’s team MVP, said he likes doing things people don’t expect him to do and setting an example for others.

IU heads to Knoxville for weekend

By Ari Shifron · Friday, April 10,2009 12:13 a.m.

After their farthest road trip of the year to Eugene, Ore., the Hoosiers hit the road a bit closer to home.

Hoosiers hope to sustain Big Ten streak

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Friday, April 10,2009 12:12 a.m.

Eight away matches have led the Hoosiers to their final road trip this weekend against Penn State and No. 43 Ohio State.

IU has many changes heading into its spring scrimmage

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, April 10,2009 12:11 a.m.

The loss of No. 1 running back Marcus Thigpen, an unsettled quarterback situation and the movement of Ray Fisher, one of last year’s most productive wide receivers, to corner back all have the IU offense in flux.

Sophomore pitcher Sara Olson hits a foul ball during the first game of a double-header against Ohio State on Wednesday afternoon at the IU Softball Field. Olson pitched a no-hitter in the second game.

Team prepares for Michigan State series

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, April 10,2009 12:09 a.m.

IU (5-28, 1-7) will head to East Lansing, Mich., this weekend to face Michigan State (13-18, 0-5). But the stage for this game will be a little different from the usual.

IU women's tennis coach Lin Loring addresses his players during their match against Iowa Saturday afternoon at the outdoor tennis courts. They won their match 4-3.

Veteran coach leads team

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Friday, April 10,2009 12:08 a.m.

Lin Loring is a ladies’ man. With 731 career victories, he is the NCAA’s winningest women’s tennis coach in Division I history. A 326-71 record also makes him the most successful coach in the Big Ten for women’s tennis.

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