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LAYIN -- Sophomore Matt Campbell of "The Family" puts up a shot against "U Mad" in the first half of the Men's Division I Intramural basketball final Tuesday night in Assembly Hall. "The Family" won 74-72.

Hoosiers seek first national title in postseason tourney

Through many months of off-season conditioning, including running the stairs at Memorial Stadium, daily weight room activities and long hours at practice, the IU hockey team set one goal this season -- to win a national championship. The Hoosiers will begin that journey as they head to Rochester, NY. to compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Championship Tournament starting today against Oakland University, a team they have not beaten since the 2003 season.

US wins 1st WBC matchup

PHOENIX -- One after another, the American pitchers were untouchable. A pair of big blows provided all the help they needed.

Men's lacrosse drops first game of season

For the first time in its young season, the IU men's lacrosse team walked off the field in defeat.

Bonds doped extensively, book says

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Barry Bonds' alleged steroid use is the story of spring training again, no matter how hard he and the San Francisco Giants try to avoid it and keep the focus on his chase of the home run record. Bonds used a vast array of performance-enhancing drugs -- including steroids and human growth hormone -- for at least five seasons beginning in 1998, according to a book written by two San Francisco Chronicle reporters.

Hoosiers struggle at Rio Verde Invite

IU women's golf coach Clint Wallman was excited for his Hoosier team to compete at the Rio Verde Invitational in Rio Verde, Ariz. Fortunately, the Hoosiers were up to the test as they rallied to finish 12th in the 15-team field.

Hoosiers fall to No. 21 Cardinals

Hanging with a top-25 team for seven innings and only giving up two runs might be pleasing to some teams. But the IU women's softball team knew it was a few plays from winning.

Hoosiers pick up first win of season in return to Indiana

After six straight road losses to start the 2006 campaign, a return to its home state was just what the IU baseball team needed.

Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett dies

MINNEAPOLIS -- Kirby Puckett died Monday, a day after the Hall of Fame outfielder had a stroke at his Arizona home. He was 45. Puckett died at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. He had been in intensive care since having surgery at another hospital following his stroke Sunday morning. The bubbly, barrel-shaped Puckett carried the Twins to World Series titles in 1987 and 1991 before his career was cut short by glaucoma. His family, friends and former teammates gathered at the hospital Monday.

Hoosiers win in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- With tournament hopes on the line, IU played the role of Senior Day spoiler for the second game in row. The Hoosiers upended Michigan 69-67 on the Wolverines' Senior Day just three days after IU traveled to West Lafayette to taint Purdue's senior festivities.

Tournament hopes brighten with road wins

For the past several weeks, IU coach Mike Davis has been quick to respond to questions about the NCAA Tournament. No sooner than the question is asked, Davis usually insists that the team is simply focusing on the next game.

Hoosiers take weekend set, improve to 11-7 overall

Before this weekend, the IU water polo team was a combined 38-0 all-time against the six schools it would face over the weekend. By Sunday's end, it was 44-0.

Hoosiers swept for 2nd straight week

The IU baseball team was swept in a three-game series for the second consecutive weekend, this time at the hands of the No. 24 Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes and a pitching staff that held down the Hoosiers' bats nearly all weekend.

IU bounced from Big Ten Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS -- In a Feb. 19 game at West Lafayette, the IU women's basketball team was able to come back from a first-half deficit to ultimately upset then-No. 10 Purdue.

2006 Big Ten Basketball Tournament

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

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

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

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

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

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.