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No. 25 Hoosiers look to extend winning streak

By Zina Kumok · Friday, March 28,2008 1:07 a.m.

On a seven-match winning streak that includes victories against No. 31 Ohio State and No. 45 Iowa, the No. 25 IU women’s tennis team will take on two opponents this weekend that could change its luck – unranked Michigan State and No. 19 Notre Dame.

3 seniors to play in final career home matches

By Kari Friedlander · Friday, March 28,2008 1:06 a.m.

As the No. 17 IU water polo team prepares for its final home games of the season, three seniors are ready for their last appearance at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The Hoosiers open the Fluid Five tournament against Wagner on Saturday and will face No. 19 Santa Clara on Sunday.

IU hosts 2nd straight home match

By Ashley Pettit and Heather Hacker · Friday, March 28,2008 1:05 a.m.

The IU rowing team will host its second home regatta this season when the Hoosiers take on Dayton and Eastern Michigan at Lake Lemon on Saturday. With every race inching closer to Big Ten play, the rowing team is trying to gain more speed and experience each weekend.

Hoosiers head to Arizona to compete in invitational

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Friday, March 28,2008 1:05 a.m.

The Hoosiers might have the perfect pill for their recent struggles.

Clutch kicks in, team play hasn’t

By Dave Leno · Friday, March 28,2008 1:04 a.m.

Clutch moments have happened from time to time early in the IU softball season. In her first start, sophomore Kelli Ritchison’s game-saving catch in left field and senior catcher Tory Yamaguchi’s game-winning grand slam Wednesday are just a few of those clutch moments.

IU hosts 1st invitational since 2003 season

By Harry Buc · Friday, March 28,2008 1:03 a.m.

The No. 18 IU men’s golf team will host the adidas Hoosier Invitational this weekend at the IU Golf Course as the Hoosiers try to capture their second consecutive first-place finish.

Evans turns to the ‘dark side’

By Tom Kir · Friday, March 28,2008 12:57 a.m.

Freshman Mitchell Evans is Darth Vader.

Hoosiers to play Minnesota in four-game series

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, March 28,2008 12:22 a.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith has said all year that everything he and his team have done has been building toward Big Ten play. It’s time to stop building and see what they’ve done.

More than a ‘minotaur’

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, March 28,2008 12:21 a.m.

Standing Thursday in Mellencamp Pavilion, IU coach Tracy Smith recited a 3-year-old memory.

Junior streaks to first-place upset

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, March 27,2008 10:24 a.m.

Heading into Wednesday night’s Individual Time Trials, all eyes were on last year’s Individual Time Trial champion and record-holder, Teter senior Sarah Rieke. Someone forgot to tell Wing It junior Kristi Hewitt. BLOG: Blogging Away PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Race against time

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, March 27,2008 10:12 a.m.

Last year, Teter senior Sarah Rieke set a track record time of 2:34.27 during Individual Time Trials. This year, she hopes she can come close to duplicating her record-setting performance. BLOG: Blogging Away VIDEO: Little 500 Quals SOUNDSLIDE: Little 500 Quals

Hoosiers defeat Xavier 10-4

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Thursday, March 27,2008 1:07 a.m.

A back-and-forth affair between the IU baseball team and visiting Xavier turned into a blowout after a five-run sixth inning led the Hoosiers to a 10-4 victory.

Team looks to make NCAA splash

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Thursday, March 27,2008 1:06 a.m.

Tournament time means only one thing: nothing less than the best. IU coach Ray Looze’s 11 Hoosier men’s swimmer and divers have been waiting all season for the chance to prove themselves as a top 10 team.

Grand slam rockets Hoosiers to victory

By Brandon Smith · Thursday, March 27,2008 1:05 a.m.

One swing of the bat from senior first baseman Tory Yamaguchi was enough for the IU softball team (7-19) to get past Evansville on Wednesday. Yamaguchi’s grand slam in the bottom of the fourth inning broke a 2-2 tie to give the Hoosiers the lead for good. A late home run for the Purple Aces closed the gap, but IU won 7-4.

That's What He Said featuring special guest Tracy Porter

Wednesday, March 26,2008 12 a.m.

Listen to this week's edition of the "That's What He Said" podcast to hear IDS sports editors Matt Dollinger and Lee Hurwitz interview former IU cornerback Tracy Porter as he gets ready for the NFL draft. PODCAST: That's What He Said

Aikido club finds niche at IU

By Jonathan Benedek · Tuesday, March 25,2008 11:33 p.m.

Guy Haskell, sensei of IU’s Aikido Club, remembers the moment he was drawn to the sport in the 1970s.

Field hockey club looks to expand

By Matt Gard · Tuesday, March 25,2008 11:32 p.m.

Like many club sports, the IU Field Hockey Club is looking to get bigger.

IU hosts Purple Aces in final non-conference game

By Brandon Smith · Tuesday, March 25,2008 11:31 p.m.

The IU softball team kicks off Big Ten conference play this week, but before it takes on top-team No. 6 Michigan (25-3) at 3 p.m. Friday at the IU Softball Field, the Hoosiers will host their last non-conference opponent, Evansville (14-7) at 4 p.m. today.

Confident Hoosiers swing for 5 straight

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, March 25,2008 11:29 p.m.

Confidence is the buzz word at Sembower Field this week, and the IU baseball team is brimming with it. That’s what happens when a team puts together a four-game winning streak and ranks second in the Big Ten in both hitting and pitching with the conference schedule right around the corner.

IU springs into football practice

By Tom Kir · Tuesday, March 25,2008 11:29 p.m.

NFL Draft hopeful Tracy Porter was there to watch his former teammates. Incoming freshman Darius Willis and other recruits were there to watch their future teammates.

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