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In-state rivals duel for win

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, April 7,2004 1:09 a.m.

IU is taking a small break from the rigorous Big Ten schedule to face in-state rival Indiana State. The Hoosiers (18-9, 2-2 Big Ten) are looking for another tune-up before the heavy stretch of Big Ten play resumes this weekend.

Huskies hustle Ga. Tech for title

By Alyson Brodsy and Eddie Pells · Tuesday, April 6,2004 2:17 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO -- The Connecticut Huskies really do have it all -- the All-America center, the flashy guards, the coach who gets everything right, and now a national title won with ease. Led by 24 points from Emeka Okafor and 21 from Ben Gordon, the Huskies outclassed Georgia Tech 82-73 Monday night to win the championship many predicted they'd get from the very start of the season. They looked like champions from beginning to end, running when they wanted, controlling the middle at other times, grabbing just about every loose ball and making the Yellow Jackets look ordinary. UConn became the first team since the 1996 Kentucky Wildcats to win the title after being ranked first in the preseason. The Huskies wound up on top of the college basketball world, thanks to a tall, quick, deep and talented roster put together by Calhoun.

Cubs victorious in 2004 season debut

By Alyson Brodsy and Joe Kay · Tuesday, April 6,2004 1:53 a.m.

CINCINNATI -- Sammy Sosa couldn't get a hit. Kerry Wood couldn't get past the fifth inning. Big problems? Not for these newly confident Cubs.

IU hungry for win against BSU

By Mark Carlson · Tuesday, April 6,2004 1:52 a.m.

The Hoosiers (23-18, 0-2 in the Big Ten) were hungry to wash the bad taste out of their mouths after two tough losses to Michigan this weekend when Bowling Green came to town Sunday. Two wins later, IU was still not satisfied.

Freshmen spark Hoosiers return

By Jeff Fuldauer · Tuesday, April 6,2004 1:52 a.m.

Off-season improvement and consistency from seasoned veterans have brought the IU women's tennis team a long way this season. Already surpassing its win total from last season just two matches into April, it has been the influx of freshmen recruits giving the Hoosiers their winning edge.

Okafor's dad proud of son's most-outstanding tourney

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Tuesday, April 6,2004 1:49 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO -- Emeka Okafor powered inside, slammed home a rebound and got the Connecticut cheering section to go crazy.

Hoosiers go 2-2 for the weekend, Nottger gets 100th win

By Brian Janosch · Monday, April 5,2004 2:10 a.m.

IU saw its first Big Ten action this weekend in back-to-back losses to Michigan before getting two victories against Bowling Green on Sunday. The two Hoosier victories gave IU coach Sara Hayes Nottger her 100th victory at IU. "To average over 25 wins in four years, I think that's pretty good but it's just a testament to the kids that I have had thus far in my career and hopefully there are many, many more to come as we continue to build this program here," Nottger said. The weekend started off on a sour note as the Wolverines of Michigan came into town as the No. 9 team in the nation and upset on the minds of all IU's players.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 5,2004 1:44 a.m.

Wilson, Ketchum highlight Texas Relays The IU's men's track team spent the weekend in Austin, Texas, for the prestigious Texas Relays. Several Hoosiers delivered standout performances.

Fighting for the title

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Newberry · Monday, April 5,2004 1:41 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO -- They started out playing in the Preseason NIT. Monday night, they'll end the season with the biggest game of all. It's Connecticut vs. Georgia Tech, Part II. The Huskies (32-6) advanced to the national championship game with a thrilling 79-78 victory over Duke Saturday night. The other Final Four semifinal was just as exciting: Will Bynum scored on a drive with 1.5 seconds left, giving Georgia Tech a 67-65 victory over Oklahoma State.

First spring regatta gives IU 6 wins

By John Fischer · Monday, April 5,2004 1:40 a.m.

The IU rowing team held its first regatta this spring, competing against Dayton, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan and Louisville Saturday at Lake Lemon. The home opener was a success from the beginning, when the Hoosiers dedicated their new racing shell, dubbed the Chuck Crabb '73, which the Varsity 8 crew now uses.

Hoosiers split 2 in Fluid Four Invitational

By Matt Ostrega · Monday, April 5,2004 1:39 a.m.

The No. 11 Hoosiers wrapped up the final weekend of the regular season as they played host to the Fluid Four Invitational. IU split a pair of matches against two top-20 teams Saturday and will go into the post-season with a 16-7 record. In the opening match of the Invite, IU dominated No. 19 California State Northridge in an impressive 10-4 victory before falling to a solid No. 7 Loyola Marymount squad 13-7.

Team finishes 3rd in tourney

By David Paulen · Monday, April 5,2004 1:32 a.m.

The Indiana Invitational was the only chance for the IU women's golf team to play a tournament on its home course this year. It also served as a final home tournament for five seniors, one of whom made it especially memorable for her team.

Little 50 Quals

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, April 5,2004 1:28 a.m.

Little Fifty Running Race contestants ran Sunday to see who qualified for the second annual addition to the 'world's greatest college weekend.' The IU Student Foundation sponsors the second annual event April 18 to kick off IUSF's week of Little 500 activities.

Miss-N-Out

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Monday, April 5,2004 1:27 a.m.

The best of the best showed up again Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Literally. The leaders of the pack continued to show their prowess at the third of four Little 500 Spring Series events Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Miss-N-Out, the bike equivalent of musical chairs, featured close, pack riding and crowned senior Teter rider Bri Kovac and junior Team Major Taylor rider Simeon Commissiong the winners of the day-long event. The men's and women's winners, both who have already been successful in the previous series events, led their respective heats through four rounds of competition.

IU names soccer field after coach Yeagley

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, April 5,2004 1:25 a.m.

For the first time ever, the Hoosier soccer team will take the field next year without coach Jerry Yeagley, but beginning next season, the Hoosiers will play on newly-named Yeagley Field, in honor of the team's former coach. Athletics Director Terry Clapacs made the announcement at the IU board of trustees meeting Friday.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 5,2004 1:23 a.m.

Roddick wins Key Biscayne title over hobbled Coria KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -- Andy Roddick battled a queasy stomach in the final of the Nasdaq-100 Open, and he was the healthiest player on the court. The curse of Key Biscayne struck again Sunday, and it hit Guillermo Coria hardest. He retired because of back spasms after losing the first three points of the fourth set trailing 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-1.

Do it like Dad

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Friday, April 2,2004 1:53 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO -- John Lucas Jr. threw both arms around his son and pulled him close, turning back the clock in their tight embrace. "You think of the little boy you saw down on the floor praying, or putting up posters of Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant in his room or waking up at 6 a.m. to take 1,500 shots," Lucas said Thursday. And what about the jumper that John Lucas III hit with 6.9 seconds left to beat Saint Joseph's? What exactly was dad feeling when his son squared up to take the biggest shot of the NCAA tournament? "Oh, it happened too quickly," the former NBA star said, laughing. "I didn't have time to think." Their giant bearhug behind the bench at the Meadowlands after Oklahoma State's 64-62 win Saturday night became the most touching moment in a tourney full of famous father-and-son combos.

No. 11 Hoosiers hold Fluid Four Invitational

By Matt Ostrega · Friday, April 2,2004 1:24 a.m.

The No. 11 Hoosiers water polo team will hope to continue their winning ways and extend a five-game winning streak this weekend as they play host to the Fluid Four Invitational. Joining IU this weekend will be a solid group of teams in No. 7 Loyola Marymount, No. 8 Michigan and No. 19 Cal-State Northridge.

Hoosiers head to Texas

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, April 2,2004 1:24 a.m.

After a highly-successful weekend split between the Stanford Invitational and the Florida Relays, the men's track team will compete this weekend as one at the 77th-annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, a meet perennially attracting top collegiate and professional talent.

Hoosiers head west for relays

By Steve Slivka · Friday, April 2,2004 1:23 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team travels to the Lone Star State today for the Texas Relays at the University of Texas. Last weekend, IU coach Randy Heisler sent the jumpers, sprinters and throwers to the Florida Relays and the distance runners to the Stanford Invitational.

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