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Freshman free throws pay off

By Natalie A. Trout · Sunday, Dec. 8,2002 10:30 p.m.

It was a physical women's basketball game from the beginning. It looked as if every other play ended with someone on the ground and a foul. The Hoosiers, now 4-2, were 20-30 for free throws Saturday night with freshman Kali Kullberg making all 12 of her attempts. Coach Kathi Bennett said she was impressed with Kullberg's performance Saturday when the team defeated the now 5-1 Georgetown Hoyas. She said she had seen Kullberg's drive in practice and knew it would be crucial for the game against the Hoyas.

Home sweet home

By Zack Eldridge · Sunday, Dec. 8,2002 10:29 p.m.

The IU freshmen are growing up in a hurry, and they made their presence known once again Saturday. Their play combined with plenty of free throws and timely senior play, led the IU women's basketball team to beat Georgetown 72-65 Saturday night at Assembly Hall. IU made 30 free throws in a game that featured over 50 fouls. "I felt we really needed this win," IU coach Kathi Bennett said. "We knew they would come out and pressure us. We have struggled against pressure in the past, but I think we did a good job of handling it today."

Newton leads team to victory over Flames

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Sunday, Dec. 8,2002 10:27 p.m.

Last Thursday and Friday, senior forward Jeff Newton was sidelined in practice because of illness. Saturday afternoon, Newton led the IU men's basketball team with 25 points and 12 rebounds in the 91-62 victory over the University of Illinois-Chicago (2-2). Illness or constant injury aside, Newton stepped up for the No. 10 Hoosiers yesterday, recording his third straight double-double, while helping IU stay undefeated at 6-0.

Looking for 7th straight

By Matt Pera · Sunday, Dec. 8,2002 10:25 p.m.

After the No. 10 Hoosiers (6-0) defeated the University of Illinois-Chicago Saturday night, freshman guard Bracey Wright was asked how IU had prepared for tonight's contest against the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-1). "Really we haven't had a chance to (prepare)," he said. "We spent a lot of time preparing for (the UIC) game and whenever you play games back to back like that you don't have much time. You just have to deal with what you've got."

Longhorns end Hoosiers' season 3-2

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:16 a.m.

After just making the NCAA tournament as the eighth team invited from the Big Ten, the Hoosiers just missed moving onto the second round, as the Texas Longhorns eliminated IU 3-2 in the first round in Tucson, Ariz. Thursday night.

Linebacker transfers from IU

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:16 a.m.

After the ninth straight season of sub-.500 play and a failure to secure a bowl bid, most IU fans probably assumed that things would get better before they got worse for the Hoosiers. Now, that might not be the case.

Wrestling coach brings experience, teaches toughness

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:15 a.m.

IU wrestling coach Duane Goldman leads by example. In practice, he prefers to use a hands-on approach when teaching his athletes the sport. But last season Goldman was reduced to almost a spectator when he broke his pelvis in three places in a car accident at the beginning of the season.

Wrestlers ready for Northern Iowa

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:14 a.m.

After two disappointing losses last weekend in New Jersey, the IU wrestling team is looking to recover this Saturday at the Northern Iowa Open. This will be IU's second open tournament of the season. IU's first open tournament of the year, the Missouri Open, had over 500 wrestlers and nearly 25 schools participated. The 52nd annual UNI Open will be only slightly smaller with 300 wrestlers spanning Divisions I, II and III competing. Among them will be the University of Illinois. The Hoosiers encountered the Fighting Illini at the Missouri Open where the team seemed unstoppable, taking four of 10 weight class titles.

Team looks to continue hot streak

By Jesse Laffen · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:14 a.m.

If history repeats itself, IU is in for a tough battle this weekend. IU (8-5-0, 2-2-0) will take a four-game win streak into an arena where they've never won. IU heads to Oxford, Ohio Friday night to take on Miami University. Saturday, Miami will come to Bloomington to complete the series.

Hoosiers take on Hoyas at home

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:13 a.m.

Before the women's basketball season started, coach Kathi Bennett was worried about the inexperience and youth of her team. It turns out that freshmen Angela Hawkins, April Williams, Cyndi Valentin, Kali Kullberg and Brigett Branson have been assets to the Hoosiers' scoring and defense. Their toughness and quickness on the court will be useful in Saturday's match-up against undefeated Georgetown.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:12 a.m.

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Coverdale shows leadership against Terps

By Matt Pera · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:10 a.m.

It was almost midnight. The No. 10 Hoosiers had just defeated No. 9 Maryland 80-74 in an overtime classic that showcased a flurry of lead changes, clutch free throws and huge threes.

Perfection on the line

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Dec. 6,2002 12:09 a.m.

The No. 10 IU men's basketball team came close to putting a mark on the dreaded loss side Tuesday night in the victory over No. 9 Maryland. But the Hoosiers pulled it out in the 80-74 overtime victory, remaining undefeated at 5-0. They hope to add to the left side once again 1 p.m. Saturday when they face University of Illinois-Chicago at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers take to the road in Miami, Texas invitationals

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Thursday, Dec. 5,2002 12:16 a.m.

After resting for a couple days over the Thanksgiving break, the IU men's swimming and diving team is back in the pool preparing for the Texas Invitational and the Miami (OH) Invitational this weekend Dec. 5-7. The top 11 Hoosiers will be heading to Texas while the remainder of the squad and the diving team will be heading to Miami (OH).

A Playoff implications in Tennessee game

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, Dec. 5,2002 12:12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis knows a victory Sunday over Tennessee makes postseason play a greater possibility. A loss and it might prove tough for the Colts to even make the postseason. The Colts are in first place in the AFC South with an 8-4 record. They have the No. 1 seed in the conference and could control home-field advantage throughout the playoffs if they remain in that position over the final four games of the season.

Dempsey hopes NCAA ties postseason eligibility to academics

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Thursday, Dec. 5,2002 12:08 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Outgoing NCAA president Cedric Dempsey hopes university leaders will take another step toward academic reform next October by voting on a proposal that would make postseason eligibility contingent on academic success.

Sophomore steps up scoring, team leadership

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Dec. 5,2002 12:06 a.m.

Every team needs a player it counts on. They rely on the player when times are tough. For IU women's basketball team, that player is sophomore Jenny DeMuth. Early this season, DeMuth has been playing with a purpose and is determined to lead the Hoosiers back to the NCAA Tournament.

Hoosiers split up, travel to Ohio, Minneapolis

By Jeff Fuldauer · Thursday, Dec. 5,2002 12:02 a.m.

The IU women's swim team heads into the month of December looking to improve on their undefeated season as the split squad swims in two meets this weekend. IU will swim in both the U.S. Open and the Miami (OH) Invitational.

IU faces Texas Longhorns in post season game

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Dec. 4,2002 11:59 p.m.

The Hoosier volleyball team will enter its first NCAA Tournament bid in three years to face the Texas Longhorns tonight. IU's match marks the opening of the Pacific Regional with the winner facing either No. 10 Arizona or University of Texas-Arlington in the second round.

Baseball closers

By Aaron Beard and Nancy Armour · Wednesday, Dec. 4,2002 1:53 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Dumping yet another big salary, the Oakland Athletics traded closer Billy Koch to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in a six-player trade. In exchange for Koch and two minor leaguers, the Athletics will get White Sox closer Keith Foulke, catcher Mark Johnson, minor league right-hander Joe Valentine and cash. "Keith Foulke and Mark Johnson did a tremendous job for us, and we appreciate their contributions to our success, but this trade made sense for us in the short- and long-term," White Sox general manager Kenny Williams said.

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