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Seniors reflect on career, prepare for last dance

By Matt Pera · Thursday, Nov. 8,2001 12:40 a.m.

Some may look at the four Final Four appearances and two national championships the men's soccer team has produced during the past four years and speculate that the squad's senior class must be spoiled rotten. But backs Josh Rife and Ryan Hammer, midfielders Bobby de St. Aubin and Tyler Hawley and goalie Colin Rogers have paid their dues, and they do not take anything for granted. "What makes this group (of seniors) unique is that all five of them had to prove themselves here," head coach Jerry Yeagley said. "They didn't come in as stars."

Varied training methods unite runners

By Tyler Hoeppner · Thursday, Nov. 8,2001 12:31 a.m.

Different runners specialize in different distances and events. But Coach Judy Bogenschutz said she is seeking a balance on her cross country team. "First thing I tell all of them in the fall is that they are 5K and 6K runners," Bogenschutz said. "They have to say that they're running this distance today and they have to run it well." Sophomore Audrey Giesler is one of the middle distance runners. She also said she tries to separate the two seasons. "I have to have the mentality that I'm a cross country runner now and not worry about track." Giesler said.

Team finishes 3rd in tourney

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Nov. 8,2001 12:30 a.m.

Playing in their fourth and final tournament of the fall, the Hoosiers posted their top finish at the Pine Needles tournament, which concluded Tuesday. After placing fourth in all three of their previous tournaments, the Hoosiers moved up a spot, finishing third. But coach Sam Carmichael said he saw room for improvement. "I think we had the same play we've had all fall, very inconsistent," Carmichael said. "Having to count an 80 the first round and an 82 the second round was just really hard on our scores. If I looked at the scores, I'd have to say we're not playing as well now as we were at the first of the year."

Purcell excels in tough situations

By Pat Crowell · Thursday, Nov. 8,2001 12:26 a.m.

The men's cross country team has an important meet this weekend in Terre Haute at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. So far this season, the Hoosiers have not been able to put together a team effort where each member runs well. But one sophomore, Nathan Purcell, has been able to consistently turn out good races at big meets. In his first year at IU, Purcell was red-shirted, but that was the least of his obstacles. One day he was leaving class for home with a teammate in front of Woodburn where the two had ridden their bikes to class that day. As they were leaving, Purcell was struck by a car on Seventh Street. He was not injured severely, but he did have to spend the night in the hospital.

Baseball owners vote to eliminate 2 unspecified teams

By Ronald Blum · Wednesday, Nov. 7,2001 12:53 a.m.

Without pinpointing which ones, baseball owners voted Tuesday to eliminate two teams before the start of next season. They also said they wouldn't lock out players when the labor contract expires this week.

Hoosiers fall to Life University

By Michael Sherman · Wednesday, Nov. 7,2001 12:03 a.m.

The hockey team is still trying to figure out what happened this weekend. Fifty-four minutes into Friday night's game, the Hoosiers were comfortably holding on to a 4-2 lead over the defending American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II champions, Life University. Sophomore goalie Charlie Pulley was a force in the net, robbing the Running Eagles on several opportunities.

Sophomore likely out for season; decisions abound

By Dan Cortez · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2001 11:54 p.m.

Mike Roberts might have a more serious injury to his right leg than first thought. A sophomore forward, Roberts hurt himself Oct. 31 in practice with what was originally called a sprained ankle. But now Roberts might have a chipped bone in his right leg. For the past several days, he has worn a black walking cast that stretches from his foot to his knee.

Freshman earns way into lineup, finishes season strong

By Ira Klapper · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2001 1:05 a.m.

The women's soccer team is anchored by talented midfielders. Sophomore Emily Hotz; juniors Lisa Tecklenburg, Kara Bryan, Dana Philp; and seniors Stacey Peterson and Kelly Kram make the position one of the most balanced on the team.

Women's golfers wrap up season

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Nov. 5,2001 1:01 a.m.

In their final tournament of the fall season today, the Pine Needles Invitational, the Hoosiers look to improve on the fourth place finishes that have characterized all three of the year's tournaments.

Team falls in conference opener

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Nov. 5,2001 12:53 a.m.

The Hoosiers fell to the Michigan Wolverines Friday at the Canham Natatorium in Ann Arbor, Mich. 160.5 to 82.5, dropping their record to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the Big Ten.

Hoosiers use outside shots to earn win

By Jason Recker · Monday, Nov. 5,2001 12:51 a.m.

Kyle Hornsby's season might depend on Mike Davis' fingers. They're crossed. That's how Davis will spend this season, hoping Hornsby can stay healthy and shoot the ball the way he did in IU's exhibition opener Sunday against Athletes in Action.

Soccer team finds net in offensive outburst

By Matt Pera · Monday, Nov. 5,2001 12:47 a.m.

The men's soccer team found its offense Sunday with a 6-0 shutout of the IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis Jaguars at Bill Armstrong Stadium, marking the end of IU's regular season.

Volleyball looks to cash in on recent success

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, Nov. 2,2001 1:19 a.m.

After two long and successful games at home last weekend the women's volleyball team hits the road Friday, traveling to Northwestern and Wisconsin for another weekend of Big Ten play. IU is 6-14 overall and 3-9 in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers' last two conference games proved to be a confidence booster for the team as they defeated Iowa in four games (24-30, 30-28, 30-20, 30-27) and nearly defeated Minnesota in five games (30-27, 30-32, 22-30, 30-19, 10-15).

Undefeated Hoosiers face ACHA champs

Friday, Nov. 2,2001 1:18 a.m.

Coming off a two game series sweep of the University of Kentucky Cool Cats, the IU ice hockey squad travels to Atlanta, Ga. this weekend for two games against Life University.

Hoosiers prepare for Michigan

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Nov. 2,2001 1:17 a.m.

Freshman freestyler David Bryant is eager to take on a Michigan team that all but ignored him during his college search. While Bryant eventually ended up at IU and placed first in the 500-yard and 1000-yard freestyles in the team's opening victory against Evansville, he sent an e-mail to the Michigan coach looking for information and never heard back. Now he and the rest of the Hoosier squad, are eager to show the Wolverines what they missed.

Tennis duo gets the job done

By Beau Wicker · Friday, Nov. 2,2001 1:16 a.m.

Junior Karie Schlukebir and sophomore Linda Tran have been tearing through the competition this year with an 11-1 record in doubles for the IU women's tennis team. This is no surprise for the duo that went 8-1 in Big Ten play last season. "They're off to a really good start this year," coach Lin Loring said. "They're doing the little things better. Their serves have been better. Their returns have been better. They've always communicated well together."

Women's soccer heads to Lexington in finale

By Ira Klapper · Friday, Nov. 2,2001 1:15 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team will conclude its ninth season this weekend as it travels to Lexington, Ky. to play the Kentucky Wildcats, and come home to host the Ohio Bobcats Sunday. Neither opponent is in the Big Ten, although the battle involves two border rivals. The Hoosiers enter the weekend 7-7-1 (3-6-1) playing a Kentucky team they are 4-2 against all-time. The Wildcats are 11-6 and 5-4 in SEC conference play. This will be the first time IU has played Ohio, who enters the weekend 10-7 and 9-2 in the MAC conference.

Hoosiers look to pull upset at Big Ten Tourney

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Nov. 2,2001 1:11 a.m.

Many teams might be discouraged going into a conference tournament after a winless conference regular season. But after a year of improvement, field hockey coach Amy Robertson and her remain positive going into the Big Ten Tournament this weekend in Evanston, Ill. The Hoosiers are the No. 7 seed. IU's most notable improvements in its second year have come in the net with junior Molly Pulkrabek and freshman Katie Kanara, keeping the Hoosiers close in nearly all their matches. Kanara broke the IU record for saves in a season, recording her 80th save in an 8-1 loss to Iowa two weeks ago. Pulkrabek is right on Kanara's heels, as she posted her 78th save of the year last weekend against Penn State.

Injuries continue to deplete team's linebacking corps

By Nick Bowton · Friday, Nov. 2,2001 1:10 a.m.

Justin Smith has carried much of the defensive load for IU this season. The senior linebacker has 63 tackles through six games, 22 more than any other player. He leads the team in tackles for loss and has single-handedly stopped opposing offenses at times. His job just got a lot tougher. IU lost three linebackers in the past week; all three are out for the season.

Must win for a bowl

By Nick Bowton · Friday, Nov. 2,2001 1:09 a.m.

There are two ways to look at IU's meeting with Northwestern tomorrow. • The Wildcats lost their last two games, proving the defending Big Ten champs are beatable. • Those two losses mean they'll be hungry for a victory. Either way you size it up, two teams with two-game losing streaks meet at Memorial Stadium Saturday, and both need to win.

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