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No. 15 Hoosiers head to Northwestern

By Steve Harris · Friday, Dec. 2,2005 9:35 a.m.

The No. 15 IU women's swimming and diving team will head to Evanston, Ill., at 4 p.m. Friday to battle the Northwestern Wildcats in hopes of winning its final dual meet of the semester. The Hoosiers (4-2) will hit the road for the first time since beating Minnesota in enemy territory Oct. 29. Senior Lauren Torpey said the pairing of IU and Northwestern is an "unspoken rivalry" because Jimmy Tierney, Northwestern's head coach, is IU head coach Dorsey Tierney-Walker's brother.

Dungy says Colts aren't perfect

By Alyson Brodsy and Cliff Brunt · Friday, Dec. 2,2005 9:34 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- So many elements of the Indianapolis Colts are working perfectly that coach Tony Dungy is having a tougher time than usual finding things to fix. But there are problems that need solved, he said. There's a lot to like about the undefeated Colts.

Hoosiers will rest regulars during weekend's Open

By John Wustrow · Friday, Dec. 2,2005 9:33 a.m.

On Nov. 27, IU placed 13 wrestlers at the Mat Town Invitational. For the University of Northern Iowa Open this Sunday, the No. 16 Hoosiers already know they will not have as many grapplers place. That is because IU is using this weekend to rest up and will not be sending as many wrestlers to compete. IU coach Duane Goldman said the Hoosiers will not be sending any of their regular starters to the Open, but rather will send a few backups to represent the team.

Colts deny aiding crowd noise during Steelers game

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Dec. 2,2005 9:32 a.m.

PITTSBURGH -- The Indianapolis Colts deny they supplemented the already loud crowd noise in the RCA Dome during Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers by pumping heavy bass noise through the stadium's speakers.

IU looks to return to transition game

By Andy Romey · Friday, Dec. 2,2005 9:28 a.m.

It's not often that a coach goes back to the drawing board before a game against an opponent with a 1-2 record, but IU coach Mike Davis fully plans on it before Saturday night's home game against Eastern Michigan. After Wednesday's close loss to Duke, Davis felt his team played well with the exception of the first five minutes, but he expressed concerns about his squad abandoning its commitment to scoring in transition.

On the road again

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Dec. 2,2005 9:26 a.m.

After claiming its first win of the season away from Assembly Hall Tuesday, the IU women's basketball team (2-3) will play two more road games this weekend versus Southern Illinois and Louisville. On Tuesday night, the Hoosiers claimed their first road victory of the season at Belmont, winning 68-50. IU showed off a balanced scoring attack against the Bruins with four players in double-digits, led by senior guard Cyndi Valentin's 18 points.

Despite Marco's 34, IU can't hold off No. 1 Duke

By Andy Romey · Thursday, Dec. 1,2005 1:35 p.m.

Senior forward Marco Killingsworth won the battle on the inside, but IU couldn't capitalize. Killingsworth put up a career high 34 points and 10 rebounds in the Hoosiers 75-67 loss at Assembly Hall Wednesday night, outshining Duke forward Shelden Williams, who went for 13 points and nine rebounds. "I feel I was out there to prove myself," Killingsworth said. "He might have been guarding me like I was just another guy."

Former coach named to Indiana Hall of Fame

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, Dec. 1,2005 1:13 p.m.

NEW CASTLE, Ind. -- Tom McKinney, who coached Bloomington North to the last single-class boys tournament championship in 1997, has been named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. He and 13 others will be inducted in Indianapolis on March 22, three days before the 2006 four-class tourney finals. The new group of Hall of Famers also includes 1964 Mr. Basketball Dennis Brady of Lafayette Jeff and Steve Hollenbeck, a high school teammate of McKinney in 1964 at No. 1-ranked Columbus.

World Series champions agree to $60 million deal with Konerko

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Thursday, Dec. 1,2005 1:12 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Paul Konerko decided to stay with the World Series champion Chicago White Sox, agreeing Wednesday to a $60 million, five-year contract. The first baseman led the White Sox with 40 homers and 100 RBIs last season, hitting .283. He was MVP of the AL championship series win over the Los Angeles Angels after hitting two homers and seven RBIs. He had a go-ahead grand slam in Game 2 of the World Series sweep over Houston, the first Series title for the White Sox since 1917.

Packers look to spoil Bears' run

By Aaron Beard and CHRIS JENKINS · Thursday, Dec. 1,2005 1:12 p.m.

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- It's gut-wrenching for Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman to talk about missing the playoffs, but at least his team can try to derail the Chicago Bears' playoff plans. "In our situation right now, we're not going to be in the playoffs. That's out of the picture," Sherman said Wednesday. "We certainly can revel in being the spoiler."

Killingsworth's career game can't carry IU

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, Dec. 1,2005 12:37 p.m.

Wednesday morning the name Marco Killingsworth only really resonated with fans in Indiana and Alabama. Today, however, is a different story. The senior transfer exploded onto the national scene Wednesday night, scoring a career-high 34 points in a nationally televised 75-67 loss to No. 1 Duke. The Blue Devils entered the game with the defending defensive player of the year set to guard Killingsworth, but they spent the entire night searching for answers.

Here we go again

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 8:04 p.m.

The last embrace between IU coach Mike Davis and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski occurred on March 21, 2002 at centercourt of Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Davis extended his hand to shake Krzyzewski's just moments after raising it above his head in a frenzied celebration. The Hoosiers had just upset the No. 1 Blue Devils, throwing Davis and the Hoosiers onto the national stage -- a place Coach K was long accustomed to.

Rugby club cleared of wrongdoing

By Chip Cutter · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 8:04 p.m.

The IU women's rugby club is in compliance with University alcohol policies, according to results from a recent investigation from the Department of Recreational Sports. Following a Sept. 14 article published in the Indiana Daily Student, "Team throws down competition, brews," the investigation found that members of the club -- called the Red Storm -- did not drink as a team during club-sponsored activities, although recreational sports officials declined to provide further details.

Double-OT loss in finals prevents victory for IU

By Josh Sacks · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 8:03 p.m.

While the IU student body took a break from school, ate leftovers and watched football, the IU hockey team stuffed itself with a full plate of hockey. During last week's break, IU took home second place in the Hoosier Thanksgiving Classic held in Carmel, Ind. With three familiar Division I teams competing, including Liberty University, Ohio State and Illinois, IU felt good about its chances coming into the tournament. The Hoosiers were able to win their first-round matchup against the Fighting Illini 6-1, but lost a heartbreaker in the championship to Ohio State 4-3 in double overtime.

Monroe to lead team effort in stopping Redick

By Andy Romey · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 8:01 p.m.

For all of last season, senior guard Lewis Monroe sat on the bench in street clothes watching his team play. But despite sitting out, the Auburn transfer got some experience that would eventually prepare him for tonight's daunting task -- guarding Duke guard J.J. Redick. Monroe's defensive assignment in practice was often former IU swingman Bracey Wright, whom he chased around screens and pressured up the floor during scrimmages.

Hoosier Coach Versyp gets 100th career victory with win over Belmont

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 8 p.m.

With her second victory at IU, women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp reached 100 career wins. In the team's first road game of the season, the Hoosiers (2-3) defeated Belmont University 68-51 Tuesday night. After struggling with poor shooting in a loss to Bowling Green State University in the championship game of the Hampton Inn Classic Saturday, the Hoosiers responded by shooting 44.9 percent from the field in handing Belmont its first loss of the season.

In honor of IU's newly acquired top 20 ranking, the IDS presents 17 storylines to watch for when No. 1 Duke squares off with No. 17 Indiana

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2005 7:58 p.m.

No. 1: The battle inside between IU's Marco Killingsworth and Duke's Shelden Williams Between IU's Marco Killingsworth and Duke's Shelden Williams, the paint of Branch McCracken court will be weighed down by more than 500 pounds tonight. Both perennial All-American candidates average more than 18 points and eight rebounds a game, and neither shoot below 60 percent. The 6-foot-9 Williams has an inch of height on Killingsworth, but the 268-pound Alabama native brings an additional 18 pounds to the post. A key factor in tonight's game will be which player forces the other into foul trouble first.

STILL PERFECT

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 6:26 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pittsburgh's gamble to start the second half failed, and the Indianapolis Colts made them pay for it as they took a 23-7 lead after the third quarter, earning the undefeated Colts their 11th win in a row, 26-7. The Steelers opened the second half by trying an onside kick, but rookie Matt Giordano recovered for the Colts at the Pittsburgh 37. Seven plays later, Peyton Manning hooked up with tight end Bryan Fletcher on a 12-yard touchdown pass, Manning's second of the game. That gave Indy a 23-7 lead and forced the Steelers to abandon their powerful ground game.

Versyp seeking win No. 100

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:40 p.m.

After suffering a tough loss in the Hampton Inn Classic championship game this weekend, the IU women's basketball team will play Belmont University at 7 p.m. tonight in Nashville, Tenn. In the championship game of the Hampton Inn Classic, IU lost to Bowling Green, 68-50. Senior co-captains Cyndi Valentin and Jenny DeMuth led the way in the loss with 21 and 18 points, respectively. The other eight Hoosiers who saw the court scored only 11 points on 5-of-25 shooting.

Tar Heels, Illini sequel not as intriguing as last year's title

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2005 5:39 p.m.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- As far as sequels go, this one probably is destined to be a flop -- North Carolina versus Illinois II. Think of it along the lines of "Speed 2," or perhaps "Grease 2." Either way, the rematch of last season's NCAA championship game should have a tough time equaling the original. "But it's still a big game," Illini coach Bruce Weber said Monday. "It's a good early season test for us. We'll learn more about our team." His counterpart, Roy Wiliams, certainly can say the same.

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