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IU looks to rebound in Big Ten opener

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

After a lackluster performance Wednesday against Ball State, the IU softball team will look to get back on the winning track when it opens Big Ten play against Iowa on Friday and close out the weekend against Illinois at home. The opener begins the end of the Big Ten careers for seniors Heather Hohs, Kim Richards, Rachel Terry and Christy Wahl.

Hoosier wins gold, ties own world record

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

IU senior swimmer Leila Vaziri continued her rapid ascent to the top of the swimming world last night at the FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia, with a gold-medal performance in the 50-meter backstroke.

IU not overlooking last-place Spartans

By Jordan Cohen · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

The IU men’s tennis team won 15 of its 16 matches against Michigan State before coach Ken Hydinger’s arrival in Bloomington. Since then, the Hoosiers have continued their dominance of the Spartans, going 22-4 in Hydinger’s 21 seasons. While No. 71 IU (11-7, 1-2) might be better than Michigan State (9-11, 0-4) on paper, that means nothing to the Hoosiers.

IU opens conference play at home against Michigan State squad

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

IU coach Tracy Smith couldn’t care less about his team’s six-game winning streak. Those were nonconference games, yet Friday, the IU baseball team’s games begin to matter on a different level. Now it’s Big Ten play. In their first conference games of the season, the Hoosiers host the Michigan State Spartans in a four-game series this weekend and will look to extend the longest winning streak in Smith’s time IU.

Riders hope to keep up pace in Miss-n-Out challenge

By Chris Engel · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Sophomore Black Key Bulls rider Isaac Neff established himself as one of the best sprinters Wednesday by placing fifth at Individual Time Trials, but Neff’s true strengths will be on display Saturday during Miss-n-Out.

No room for little men in this year’s Final Four matchups

By Aaron Beard and Nancy Armour · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

ATLANTA – There won’t be any warm and fuzzy scenes like when Jim Valvano sprinted across the court looking for somebody to hug. You won’t see any blubbering meltdowns a la Rollie Massimino, either. And the next George Mason? That dream got squashed two weeks ago. Nope, this year’s Final Four is all about the power conferences. There might as well be a sign: “No Underdogs Allowed.”

Javelin throwers ready to throw down in outdoor meet

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

Mom always said never play ball in the house. The same, one would expect, goes for the javelin. Well, someone can tell Mom the indoor season for track and field is over, as this weekend’s Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif., marks the beginning of outdoor meets.

Kappa Alpha Theta cyclists eager to build on strong performances during Saturday’s series event

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

For junior Ali McCormick and her Kappa Alpha Theta teammates, being the best isn’t a goal. It’s their only option. But the women who call Woodlawn home haven’t crossed the finish line first at the Little 500 since 2003. It’s the longest streak for the four-time champs since 1999, when the women failed to win in their fourth consecutive race.

Hoosiers head to Cincinnati for 4-team regatta

By Whitney Mitchell · Friday, March 30,2007 12 a.m.

The IU women’s rowing team will head to Cincinnati this weekend to compete against Cincinnati, Dayton and Eastern Michigan in what the Hoosiers hope is a promising race. “Without sounding too overconfident going into this race, we are the favorites to win,” coach Steve Peterson said. “We’ve won this race the past few years, and I would expect this year to be no different.”

UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. IU swimmer wins gold at World Championships

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

IU senior swimmer Leila Vaziri continued her rapid ascent to the top of the swimming world last night at the FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia with a gold-medal performance in the 50-meter backstroke.

IU’s All-American

By Matt Mattucci · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – IU recruit Eric Gordon, considered by many to be the top high school basketball player in the country, entered Wednesday night’s McDonald’s All-American game with high expectations from fans and media alike. After all, the Indianapolis native led his North Central squad to the state championship game just a week ago and he is a frontrunner for the Mr. Basketball award in Indiana. It was only fitting, then, that Gordon stood toe-to-toe with O.J. Mayo – also considered by some to be the country’s best recruit – and performed in front of legendary college basketball coach and Indiana native John Wooden.

IU drops in-state road matchup with Ball State

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

IU had been successful against Ball State in the past, but Wednesday’s 8-0 loss was no indication of the Hoosier’s recent performances.

Swimmer breaks world record

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

IU senior swimmer Leila Vaziri set a world-record time in the 50-meter backstroke Wednesday at the FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia.

Teter rider sets new track record

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, March 29,2007 12 a.m.

For Teter junior Sarah Rieke, No. 1 is becoming a familiar position. Four days after helping her team claim the top spot at Qualifications, Rieke broke a Little 500 Individual Time Trial record with an official 2:34.27 mark she set Wednesday night.

IU senior and head referee Kendra Lower officiates a basketball game Feb. 27 at the Wildermuth Gym.

Senior ref wins officiating awards, directs intramurals

By Robert Kates · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Senior and sport marketing and management major Kendra Lower works every day to disprove many misconceptions as a head intramural basketball official for the Division of Recreational Sports.

IU riding win streak into Xavier game

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

As the IU baseball team travels to play Xavier today at 3 p.m. at Hayden Field in Cincinnati, it’s riding its longest win streak of the year at six games.

National tourney coming to IU

By Tom Kir · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

This Saturday at 9 a.m., Wildermuth gymnasium will be invaded. Schools from all over the country will storm in with three different types of swords in hand ready to do battle with the finest fencers IU has to offer.

Trial for speeding

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

With the field set for the 57th annual Little 500, the teams can now focus on winning the spring series to prepare for the intramural cycling race. Tonight the Individual Time Trial will kick off the spring series events, determining which team will wear the coveted white jersey on race day.

Riders fight through pain for glory

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

When sophomore Jackie Moeller takes the track at Bill Armstrong Stadium for the Little 500 Individual Time Trials this evening, she’s going to be telling herself the same thing over and over. “It’s only four laps,” said Moeller, who rides for women’s pole-sitter Teter. “That’s it. After four laps, it’s over.”

Hoosier swimmer, diver represent IU in Australia

By Brian Buckey · Wednesday, March 28,2007 12 a.m.

Fresh off outstanding NCAA campaigns, IU swimming and diving standouts Leila Vaziri and Christina Loukas represented the United States at the FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia.

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