IU tries to escape slump
After taking another hard dip against a ranked opponent on the road, the IU men’s soccer team looks to get back on track against No. 17 Northwestern at 4 p.m. Sunday.
After taking another hard dip against a ranked opponent on the road, the IU men’s soccer team looks to get back on track against No. 17 Northwestern at 4 p.m. Sunday.
With two defensive coordinators barking orders and teaching schemes at the same time, it’s inevitable to have an occasional disagreement on the field. But IU senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew said IU co-defensive coordinators Brian George and Joe Palcic have never overstepped each other while preparing for an opponent. Ever.
IU will need a minimum of six victories to even be considered for a bowl spot, and with its tie with Northwestern for eighth in the Big Ten, this weekend’s game becomes that much more vital to their postseason dreams.
There really isn’t a way to avoid it: IU’s game against Northwestern might turn into a play-in game for a bowl at season’s end. But if the Hoosiers want to “play 13” games this season, their defense must first stop Northwestern’s proficient quarterback Mike Kafka on Saturday.
Two seasons ago, the women’s tennis team found itself with four freshmen on the roster, each from a different country. Chemistry and camaraderie on the squad would not be simple given the possible communication issues. In stepped then-sophomore Lindsey Stuckey to help unite the team for its season and future.
Like all athletes, Gruter loves to win. He loves it so much, in fact, that he absolutely cannot stand losing. When a call goes against him, Gruter lets his disgust be known. He sometimes rides his emotions too much.
IU field hockey plays two different teams in its last weekend in Bloomington. IU has only beat Penn State once in its last 10 tries. The team also plays Pacific this weekend, a team they have won against all three times they played.
Nearing their final stretch of conference play, the Hoosiers play five games in 13 days starting Sunday. The game’s are scheduled closely , however, back in September the team had four games in eight days, so they feel as if they’ve prepared for it.
The IU volleyball team is one of three teams tied for sixth in the Big Ten going into this weekend’s slated matches. The Hoosiers (15-8, 3-5) could have tiebreakers over each of the other two after their road trip.
The IU men's tennis team won all four of its singles matches on Thursday at the Wilson/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship.
ELLETTSVILLE — More than 5,000 bicyclists are expected to ride through Indiana this weekend as part of the annual Hilly Hundred.
Louisville only took six minutes to net their first goal of the evening Wednesday against IU.
As the Hoosiers continue their march through the Big Ten season and toward a possible bowl game, the element of surprise has played a crushing role.
The IU women’s tennis team travels this weekend to Cincinnati for the Ohio Valley Intercollegiate Tennis Association regional tournament.
IU hopes to continue their winning tendencies at home this weekend when it plays host to the Wilson/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship, which begins today.
As was evident from the scars worn by players, the IU men’s basketball team hasn’t deviated much from the staple of last season in its first week of practices. The Hoosiers began 2008 without an identity and ended with a reputation as a still learning, but hard-working, team.
IU hopes to continue their winning tendencies at home this weekend when it plays host to the Wilson/ITA Ohio Valley Regional Championship beginning tomorrow.
Senior Darren Yeagle and freshman Kevin Bick, both Louisville, Ky., natives, return home for their last and first trips, respectively, in cream and crimson.
Most of the nation’s college athletics departments are still trying to get out of the red zone.
The IU football team needs two more wins to qualify for bowl eligibility.