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U.S. needs tie to advance in World Cup

By Stephen Wade · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 10:14 p.m.

The United States needs only a tie against Nigeria to reach the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup.

Lewis captures 3rd Big Ten Player of the Week honor

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 10:14 p.m.

After torching Akron last weekend in a 41-24 win in Bloomington, sophomore quarterback Kellen Lewis was named Big Ten offensive player of the week Monday. Lewis is now a three-time recipient of the award in his 13 career starts at quarterback.

Strong day on ground keys win

By Lee Hurwitz · Monday, Sept. 17,2007 12:29 a.m.

With the defensive formations it used Saturday, it seemed as if Akron thought IU was a pass-happy offense. It thought wrong.

RUNNING WILD

By Tom Kir · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:40 p.m.

Sophomore quarterback Kellen Lewis said he simply took what Akron gave him. The Zips were generous. In the first quarter, Lewis took off for a career-best 64-yard run on a quarterback option – and he was just getting started. The run was a microcosm of the game, as Lewis ran 18 times for 199 yards and two touchdowns in the Hoosiers’ 41-24 victory over Akron.

No. 2 Hoosiers lose twice at Saint Louis invite

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:31 p.m.

This weekend, the IU men’s soccer team hit a speed bump in it’s journey toward another national championship. The team traveled to St. Louis to compete in the Saint Louis/Nike Soccer Classic, where it was dealt two tough, 2-1 losses. These were the first losses of the season for IU.

Men finish 2nd, women 3rd at Indiana Intercollegiates

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:24 p.m.

Sophomore Jordan Kyle said before Friday’s Indiana Intercollegiates in West Lafayette that he needed to run his own race to do well in the meet. Mission accomplished for Kyle, who won his second straight race to open the season with a time of 24 minutes and 39 seconds.

IU drops 2 tough games over weekend

By Brian Buckey · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:13 p.m.

The IU field hockey team had a tough weekend, dropping two hard-fought contests to No. 12 Ohio and No. 5 Wake Forest at the IU Field Hockey Field. The Hoosiers raised their level of play to the competition, but fell just short in both games, losing to Ohio 1-0 and Wake Forest 2-1. “We didn’t get the results we wanted, but I think we had two good performances,” IU coach Amy Robertson said. “The job of the coaches is to always be working on the next thing and always trying to be taking steps forward. I think we took some big steps forward.” IU (4-3) lost a heartbreaker to Ohio on Friday. The Hoosiers and Bobcats played evenly throughout the game, with Ohio outshooting IU 10-8 and earning a 5-3 advantage in penalty corners.

Hoosiers continue streak with 2 weekend wins

By Ryan Gregg · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:11 p.m.

With two hard-fought victories this weekend, the IU women’s soccer team extended its winning streak to five games. The Hoosiers defeated an aggressive Ball State squad 2-1 on Sunday and the Samford Bulldogs Friday by the same score.

Hoosiers take 2 of 3 matches in home-opener

By Harry Buc · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 11:04 p.m.

The IU volleyball team defended its first home-court advantage this weekend as it went 2-1 in the IU adidas Classic.

Indianapolis goes on the road, beats Tennessee

By Associated Press and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 10:51 p.m.

Vince Young and the Tennessee Titans have run out of magic, at least against the Indianapolis Colts. Peyton Manning threw for 312 yards and a touchdown, and the Colts held off Tennessee for a 22-20 victory Sunday when the Titans couldn’t pull off a final-drive comeback. This time, the Titans (1-1) trailed by 13 points instead of 14.

Browns defeat Bengals 51-45 in shootout

By Associated Press and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 10:50 p.m.

This was a high-flying, high-scoring show even Chad Johnson and all his props couldn’t top.

Lewis, Hoosiers run roughshod over Akron defense

By Lee Hurwitz · Sunday, Sept. 16,2007 10:03 a.m.

With the defensive formations they used Saturday, it seemed as if Akron thought IU was a pass-happy offense.

IU to face staunch defense Saturday against Akron

By Tom Kir · Friday, Sept. 14,2007 1:08 a.m.

IU coach Bill Lynch knows the Mid-American Conference well. By the time they reach Big Ten play, so will his team.

Men's golf travels north for two-day tourney

By Kevin Luchansky · Friday, Sept. 14,2007 12:55 a.m.

The IU men’s golf team heads to Wayazata, Minn., this weekend for its second tournament of the fall season. The Gopher Invitational, hosted by the University of Minnesota, will be held at the Spring Hill Golf Club, a 7,020 yard par-72 course. The invitational is a two-day tournament taking place Saturday and Sunday.

Coming together

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, Sept. 14,2007 12:47 a.m.

The NCAA tournament has been a goal for the women’s soccer team the last three years, but the Hoosiers have always come up short. This year’s senior class is trying to change that.

Field hockey ready for tough games this weekend

By Brian Buckey · Friday, Sept. 14,2007 12:44 a.m.

This weekend, the IU field hockey team will face its toughest challenge so far this season when it welcomes two top-15 teams to Bloomington. The Hoosiers will face No. 12 Ohio at 3 p.m. today and No. 5 Wake Forest at 1 p.m. Sunday at the IU field hockey field.

Members of the volleyball team practice Thursday at Assembly Hall.

Volleyball team set to play 1st fall home games

By Brandon Smith · Friday, Sept. 14,2007 12:33 a.m.

The IU volleyball team will finally debut at home this weekend when it hosts the IU adidas Classic this Friday and Saturday. The team comes into this weekend’s play riding a tournament win last weekend at the Valparaiso Popcorn Classic in Valparaiso, Ind. It was IU’s first tournament win after two second-place finishes in previous tournaments this season.

Reds beat Cardinals 5-4 for series sweep

By Joe Kay · Thursday, Sept. 13,2007 11:53 p.m.

The season has brought one setback after another for the St. Louis Cardinals – manager Tony La Russa’s drunken-driving arrest, reliever Josh Hancock’s death, a series of injuries to everyday players. The defending World Series champions may be running out of resilience.

BREAKING DOWN THE GAME

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, Sept. 13,2007 9:42 p.m.

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IU heads to West Lafayette for meet against Indiana colleges

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2007 11:52 p.m.

A full field of competition will meet the IU men’s and women’s cross country teams at the Indiana Intercollegiates, at 3:30 p.m. Friday in West Lafayette. The Hoosiers will compete against Indiana colleges of all sizes and athletic associations, including the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the National Junior College Athletic Association.

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