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Indiana Invitational promises top talent

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:17 a.m.

Today kicks off the No. 17 men's track and field team's first home meet of the season. The Indiana Invitational is a two day meet beginning this afternoon at 4 p.m. and resuming tomorrow at noon. So far this season, the team has faced only dual meet competition. The team dominated their last meet at Illinois last weekend to give them some momentum entering the meet today. Though no team score will be kept, this will be the team's first taste of a big meet atmosphere this season.

Arizona biggest test for Hoosiers

By Josh Landsburg · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:16 a.m.

Thursday night, the No. 3 IU men's club volleyball team boarded the plane toward Arizona for their first out of region tournament of the season. The team will play an exhibition against Arizona on Friday before the actual tournament starts in which Arizona will be participating as well. The common consensus between the players, senior Jeremy Levy and junior JT Gripe, as well as coach Ryan Theis, is that playing the No. 1 ranked Arizona will be the team's biggest challenge.

IU pressing on despite hard times

By Tyler Rainey · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:15 a.m.

The news hasn't been good for the Hoosiers lately. IU struggled in back to back defeats against No. 4 Duke and Wake Forest last weekend, and they may have lost senior No. 1 singles and doubles player Karie Schlukebir for the season due to undisclosed circumstances.

Water polo team heads west for tournament

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:13 a.m.

Coming off a successful tournament in Michigan two weeks ago, the No. 13 women's water polo team is looking to replicate that success this weekend. The Hoosiers will be in Palo Alto, Calif. from Feb. 8-9 competing in the Stanford Invitational. The Michigan Invitational provided tough competition for the Hoosier women, but this weekend will be especially competitive.

IU looking to take title this weekend

Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:12 a.m.

The IU ice hockey team will wrap up their season in the Great Midwest Hockey League this weekend with one home game each against Oakland University and Michigan State University.

Men's tennis to host Louisville

Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:11 a.m.

Men's tennis to host Louisville IU men's tennis team looks to continue their hot start this weekend when they host No. 37 Louisville Cardinals today at 5:30 p.m. at the IU Tennis Center. The Hoosiers will follow that match with another dual meet tomorrow at 3 p.m. against the Memphis Tigers.

Swimmers prepared for final tune-up before Big Tens

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:08 a.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving team (6-1, 5-1 Big Ten) will compete in its last two dual meets of the season this weekend before heading into the Big Ten and NCAA championships.

Team ready to avenge only loss

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:07 a.m.

Heading into their first competition since suffering the only loss of the season, the IU women's swim team prepares to host interstate rival Kentucky. The No. 17 Hoosiers face the Wildcats on Senior Day at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center at 5 p.m tonight.

IU hosts ranked Big Ten rival

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:05 a.m.

Things do not get any easier for the IU women's basketball team. After a game at No. 14 Penn State last Sunday, the Hoosiers (9-10, 2-7 Big Ten) return home to host No. 15 Minnesota this Sunday at 1 p.m. at Assembly Hall. "This is a really big game," IU coach Kathi Bennett said. "It's one of the biggest ones of the season. We want to pick up a victory and have to play at a high level of energy if we want to be successful."

Hoosiers eager to be home

By Matt Pera · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:03 a.m.

Jack Kerouac's original manuscript of his famous beat novel "On the Road" is currently on display at the Lilly Library. Perhaps the Hoosiers should stop by and check it out during their brief two-game home stand -- they probably could relate.

Junior sprinter elevates for race

By Steve Hinson · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:15 a.m.

Saturday at a four-way meet in Illinois, the No. 16 men's track and field team's top 400-meter runner, junior Ryan Sarbinoff, came up with an injured hamstring during warm ups. This left his training partner, junior Dan Martin, as the top 400-meter runner.

Senior leads by example

By Kristen Louderback and Kristin Louderback · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:14 a.m.

Senior Rachelle Boone hasn't always been known for her 60- and 200-meter performances. Until high school, Boone's sport of choice was soccer. Her teammates urged her to try running track, and she immediately caught the coach's attention.

Knight claims his 800th victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Betsy Blaney · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:12 a.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- With fans chanting his name and the magic number, Bob Knight entered the 800 club Wednesday night. Knight became only the fourth Division I coach to win 800 games, reaching the mark by guiding Texas Tech over Nebraska 75-49.

IU announces recruits

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:11 a.m.

After inheriting much of his freshmen class last year, coach Gerry DiNardo made his first full recruiting mark on the IU football program Wednesday on signing day. DiNardo announced 26 letters of intent, 14 defensive and 12 offensive, from players spanning everywhere from Bloomington to Germany.

Dejected Davis a no show at post-game press conference

By Matt Pera · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:10 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. -- OK, so IU has been struggling on the road. That can be expected when playing the likes of Purdue, Michigan State and Louisville. But this was Northwestern, who had yet to win a Big Ten game. And nearly half of the crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena was wearing Cream and Crimson.

Hoosiers fall to Wildcats for first time in 15 years

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:08 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. -- The Hoosiers didn't even win the tip. Nor did the IU men's basketball team get more rebounds or more steals. All it can boast is more turnovers and a fourth consecutive loss. Road games have not been kind to the Hoosiers (14-7, 4-4 Big Ten).

on the SIDELINES

Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 11:57 p.m.

AKRON, Ohio -- LeBron James' attorney asked a court Tuesday to block a ruling that barred the basketball high school superstar from playing for the rest of the season. NEWARK, N.J. -- Jayson Williams' trial for Feb. 18 was called off Tuesday when an appeals court agreed to consider dismissing manslaughter charges against the former NBA star. The IU Table Tennis Club will host the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Ohio Division Tournament on Feb. 9 in HPER 293 from noon to 4 p.m.

IUSF halts Mini 500 race tradition

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 11:51 p.m.

After nearly a half century of races, the historical Mini 500 is just that -- history. A decline in competition and spectator interest as well as worn-down tricycles forced the IU Student Foundation to nix the event, director Jonathan Purvis said.

Seniors prepare for last home meet

By Jeff Fuldauer · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 11:50 p.m.

After four years of grueling workouts and countless hours devoted to their sport, the seniors of the women's swimming and diving teams reach the end of their season. The seven swimmers and two divers look to capture one more win at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center before post-season competition begins.

Hoosiers hope to snap losing streak

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 11:48 p.m.

Just one more game, and then the IU men's basketball team gets to enjoy the comforts of home. And home has never looked better to the Hoosiers, who are struggling their way through four trying road games. Three of the games have gone the other way and have subsequently dropped IU from the rankings for the first time all season. Before home, however, the Hoosiers (14-6, 4-3 Big Ten) travel to Evanston, Ill., for the 9 p.m. game to take on the Northwestern Wildcats who are experiencing a disheartening streak of their own. The Wildcats are 8-10 for the season and have not picked up a victory since before the start of the Big Ten season, making them 0-7 in the conference.

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