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IU grapplers finish in 10th place at Big Ten Championships; 5 advance to NCAAs

By John Wustrow · Monday, March 6,2006 12:58 a.m.

With 43.5 points, the IU wrestling team finished in 10th place in the Big Ten Championships this weekend at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers open Big Ten season with home win

By Jonathan Hines · Monday, March 6,2006 12:51 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team earned its 10th win of the season in its Big Ten opener Sunday against Penn State, winning 6-1. On Saturday at the Indiana Tennis Center, the Hoosiers fell to No. 6 North Carolina, 5-2.

WANTED: KILLer instinct

By Brian Janosch · Monday, March 6,2006 12:50 a.m.

Big Ten beware: Several reports have cited a 6-foot-8, 270-pound man terrorizing several cities throughout the Midwest. Known as the "Killer," he appears to have no tregard for those who cross his path - no matter what size. Most recently, he tortured 255-pound Graham Brown of Michigan for 19 points and 13 rebounds. His coach, Mike Davis, called it his best game. He only appears to be getting stronger.

WEEKEND UPDATE: IU women stun third-seeded Minnesota to advance to Big Ten semifinals

By Steve Brennan · Saturday, March 4,2006 12:33 p.m.

The IU women's basketball team beat Minnesota, the No. 3 seed in the Big Ten tournament. The Hoosiers will face Purdue in the semifinals 3:30 Sunday at Conseco Fieldhouse.

ONLINE ONLY: Hoosiers claim Big Ten first round

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, March 3,2006 1:37 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Coming off two tough road losses that saw them drop to the sixth seed in conference, the IU women's basketball team wasted no time Thursday night putting those defeats behind it, trouncing 11-seed Michigan 68-52.

IU swim team wins array of awards

By Joel Sanders · Friday, March 3,2006 11:45 a.m.

Throughout their championship season, the Indiana men's swimming and diving team constantly reiterated that it is always about the team, and never the individual. So when the Hoosiers nearly swept the Big Ten end of the year awards given at the finale of the championships Saturday, one should not be surprised to hear them put the team first yet again.

The competitive edge

By John Wustrow · Friday, March 3,2006 12:14 a.m.

When the referee lifted IU senior wrestler Joe Dubuque's hand after a 2-0 victory against Kyle Ott of Illinois last March, it wasn't just any victory. The win gave Dubuque a national title in the 125-pound division -- IU's first individual wrestling national championship since 1990.

Football player arrested

By Audrie Garrison · Friday, March 3,2006 12:14 a.m.

IU Police Department officers arrested IU freshman football wide receiver James Bailey early Monday morning under suspicion of trespassing, intimidation and conversion -- a lesser theft charge -- said IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger, reading from the police report.

Hoosiers hit the road in search of first victory

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:52 p.m.

If there's one thing the IU baseball team learned from losing three straight games against the Charlotte 49ers last weekend, it's that it has to take care of the little things to win.

Winning makes life easier

By Ryan Phillips · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:50 p.m.

What do the Hoosiers need to do at Michigan on Saturday? Just be themselves.

IU's numbers, play surging toward season's end

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:49 p.m.

When the Hoosiers belted out "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve, they did so as one of the nation's top-scoring teams. They paced the Big Ten in assists and even led the nation in shooting percentage for a spell.

Hoosiers welcome Big Ten foes for tournament

By John Wustrow · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:46 p.m.

Some of the best college wrestlers in the country will arrive in Bloomington this weekend. The No. 17 Hoosiers host the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Assembly Hall on Saturday and Sunday in a tournament that will feature five wrestlers who are ranked No. 1 in their respective weight class.

Former IU women's basketball coach found dead

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:42 p.m.

The winningest coach in IU women's basketball history was found dead Tuesday morning from what authorities called an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound."

Hoosiers travel to Indy for Big Ten tournament

By Steve Brennan · Thursday, March 2,2006 12:39 a.m.

With the book officially closed on the regular season, the IU women's basketball team (15-12, 9-7) has completed an impressive one-year turnaround. The Hoosiers hope the resurgence continues as they begin Big Ten Tournament play Thursday against Michigan at Conseco Fieldhouse. Last season, the team finished 10-18 overall and 3-13 in the Big Ten before a loss to Wisconsin in the first round of the conference tournament. This season, the Hoosiers claimed five more wins overall and six more in the Big Ten -- a feat that has garnered them the No. 6 seed in the tournament. The seeding is the highest for the Hoosiers since 2002, when, as the No. 5 seed, they became the lowest seeded team to win the tournament.

IU powers past Boilermakers

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 2,2006 12:38 a.m.

It took two months, but the Hoosiers finally secured their first road win of 2006. Not since Dec. 31 against Ball State had IU (16-10, 8-7) tasted victory outside of Assembly Hall, but the team bucked that trend with a 45-point second half Wednesday to defeat Purdue 70-59. The Hoosiers trailed by two at halftime, but shot 71 percent in the second period and 75 percent from three to secure the win.

2 Hoosiers get taste of NFL life

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, March 1,2006 12:12 a.m.

Former IU offensive lineman Isaac Sowells quickly discovered the perks that the 2006 NFL combine had to offer its players -- interviews with head coaches, recognition from talent scouts and, unexpectedly, free room service. The combine is the NFL's annual pre-draft rating camp, where college prospects look to improve their draft status -- and their rookie paychecks -- by impressing scouts in numerous football skills tests.

Hockey team drops tournament game

By Josh Sacks · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:51 p.m.

Going into last weekend's Great Midwestern Hockey League Tournament game against Miami University, (Ohio) held in Grand Rapids, Mich., the IU hockey team was 8-1-3 in its last 12 matches, had earned a berth for the national tournament and had beaten Miami twice already.

Ultimate Frisbee team takes third

By Michelle Manchir · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:50 p.m.

Senior Jan Riccius is barely audible as he speaks about the Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club's participation in the Mardis Gras tournament this past weekend. As a result of his verbal celebration of the team's "intense" victories this Saturday and Sunday, his voice is little more than a raspy whisper.

IU lacrosse team victorious in 2 games

By Ryan Corazza · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:48 p.m.

Fenton, Mo. -- IU lacrosse coach Todd Boward challenged his team to step up its intensity and consistency Saturday night.

No. 5 Fighting Irish too tough for IU

By Jonathan Hines · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:44 p.m.

IU's women's tennis team jumped four spots in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings to No. 27 on Tuesday, but fell to No. 5 Notre Dame, 7-0.

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