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IU opens Big Ten season with two home wins

By John Fischer · Monday, Sept. 20,2004 2:03 a.m.

IU women's soccer coach Mick Lyon said last week his team had to have two wins this weekend and excuses wouldn't be tolerated. It wasn't pretty, but his Hoosier team did just that. IU kicked off its 2004 Big Ten season with a 2-1 victory over Minnesota Friday and a 1-0 win against Iowa Sunday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Hoosiers struggle in weekend tourney

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, Sept. 20,2004 2:01 a.m.

Coming off an exciting five-set win against IP-Fort Wayne Tuesday, the IU women's volleyball team hosted the TIS Bookstore Invitational this weekend. The Hoosiers were unable to get on track all weekend, losing all three matches they played. IU coach Katie Weismiller was quick to point out what went wrong for the Hoosiers this weekend.

Goal with 13 seconds left clinches winless weekend

By Brian Janosch · Monday, Sept. 20,2004 1:57 a.m.

The University of New Mexico scored a goal with 13 seconds left to defeat IU 1-0 in double overtime to cap off a winless weekend for the No. 1 Hoosiers. This was the second time IU has fallen in double overtime on Sept. 18. Last season the Hoosiers took the field Sept. 18 in South Bend and fought their way into two overtimes before finally giving up a goal and losing the game to Notre Dame.

Hoosier LET DOWN

By Matt Glenesk · Monday, Sept. 20,2004 1:54 a.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Last week, the IU football team forced seven turnovers from a ranked opponent at a stadium that hadn't seen a non-conference visitor win in a decade. Saturday, that same Hoosier defense was unable to capitalize on the opponents' miscues or keep them out of the end zone.

Europe defeats U.S. in Ryder Cup

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 20,2004 1:52 a.m.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- The Ryder Cup won, Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood raced to their boisterous fans and unfurled the European Union flag, the new symbol of dominance in these matches. They came to Oakland Hills as underdogs. They celebrated as underdogs. By now, everyone should know better. Europe again proved to be the best in the Ryder Cup with its greatest performance Sunday, handing the Americans their worst loss in the 77-year history of the matches.

Hoosiers kick off Big Ten season tonight

By John Fischer · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 2:06 a.m.

Some college athletes and coaches claim that a new season begins when the conference season starts. Whether this is true or not, the IU women's soccer team begins the 2004 Big Ten season this weekend.

Tough opponents await IU out west

By Brian Janosch · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:45 a.m.

The IU men's soccer team will take its undefeated record out West to New Mexico this weekend for the adidas/Crescent Financial Solutions Classic. The event will mark the final two games before conference play begins for the No. 1-ranked and defending champion Hoosiers.

Team hopes strong top 5 will help them to another victory

By Andy Romey · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:43 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team will be competing in the 66th annual Indiana Intercollegiate meet Friday, hoping to get a second consecutive win in the meet and some additional race experience.

Golfers look to recover at Central Regional

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:42 a.m.

Sloppy play doomed the Hoosiers at last weekend's Michigan/Radrick Farms Invitational. After finishing ninth in a field of 14 at the season-opening tournament, the IU men's golf team will look to bounce back at the Central Regional Preview at Notre Dame starting today. The Hoosiers would like to make a strong showing, but they know the 15-team field will not make things easy for them.

IU vs Kentucky

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:41 a.m.

COACHESGerry DiNardo Last weekend's win versus then-No. 24 Oregon marked the first road-win in DiNardo's three-year tenure at IU and a possible building block for future Hoosier teams. DiNardo has preached patience with his young Hoosier team, and for the first time in his three years in Bloomington, has a full allotment of 85 scholarships players.

Swinging for improvement

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:41 a.m.

The IU women's golf team is heading into this weekend's Mary Fossum Invitational with an optimistic attitude despite its less-than-stellar performance in last week's Lady Northern Invitational.

Team set to defend Intercollegiate title

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:40 a.m.

IU's drive to November's NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute takes a brief pit stop today in West Lafayette for the Indiana Intercollegiates. IU has won the race the last two years.

Comeback against IPFW has Hoosiers fired up

By Kevin Dwire · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:38 a.m.

Coming off what might have been its biggest win of the season so far, the IU volleyball team has high expectations for the T.I.S. Bookstore Invitational this weekend at IU's University Gym.

READY FOR BATTLE

By Dan Click · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:33 a.m.

After coming away with an upset victory versus then-No. 24 Oregon, 30-24, the Hoosiers continue the road swing by visiting the University of Kentucky at 6 p.m. Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 17,2004 1:31 a.m.

DENVER -- In his interview with police the night after he was accused of rape, NBA star Kobe Bryant insisted the sex was consensual, that he stopped when she said "no" and wondered if she would accept money to recant a claim that could damage his reputation.

Team spirit alive in locker room

By Dan Patrick · Thursday, Sept. 16,2004 1:10 a.m.

Some athletes can find pregame inspiration in a pair of socks, a ritualistic mix of songs or some other good luck charm. However, for most Hoosier football players, their inspiration comes from a "higher" source - religion. For some Hoosier football players, spirituality plays a large part in their life - both on and off the field. While some express their commitment through personal prayers, the IU team holds a voluntary gameday chapel session for those in need of metaphysical boost.

Young team looks to 5th-year senior for leadership

By Ricardo Hernandez · Thursday, Sept. 16,2004 1:06 a.m.

Whether it is on the volleyball court, in the classroom or at home, fifth-year senior Katie Pollom sets the example. The 6-foot-3 middle blocker from Indianapolis proves her strength on IU's volleyball squad by standing out above the rest as a leader and friend. IU coach Katie Weismiller has known Pollom for six years, when she first began recruiting her.

No. 1 Hoosiers best No. 5 Irish

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, Sept. 16,2004 1:05 a.m.

The last time the IU men's soccer team tasted defeat on its home field was Oct. 17, 2001. The Hoosiers' opponent -- Notre Dame. The last time the Hoosiers tasted defeat, home or away, was Sept. 18, 2003. Their opponent -- Notre Dame. Since that loss, the Hoosiers ripped off 22 straight games without being left with that taste of defeat in their mouths. And last night, against those same Fighting Irish, the Hoosiers made it 23.

Just like NFL, flag football season opens

By Evan Harris · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 1:10 a.m.

The time of year has arrived: the semester is finally in motion and the influx of football into students' daily routines is here. The National Football League has just completed its first week of regular season play, while the college football season officially kicked off during the preceding week. But one of the more significant football varieties that directly affect the lives of roughly 3,700 students this fall is the start of the intramural sport -- flag football.

Cubs, Astros win to remain in tight race

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2004 1:08 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Corey Patterson hit a tying, two-run homer in the eighth inning and a game-winning shot in the 12th, giving the Chicago Cubs a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. The Cubs remained a half-game behind the San Francisco Giants in the NL wild-card race.

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