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IU second home for 2 Czech tennis players

By Dan Click · Monday, March 1,2004 11:12 p.m.

Oftentimes, teams boast players from the same state, maybe even the same city, but not usually the same foreign country. The Hoosiers do that in claiming two players from the Czech Republic with freshman David Bubenicek and junior Jakub Praibis. Bubenicek, a native of Kromeriz, Czech Republic, was mainly drawn to IU for the opportunity to play tennis at a Big Ten school. The education that IU offers was also a factor, as there are many quality programs here that helped persuade Bubenicek in becoming a Hoosier. Though his time on the court has been limited due to injury, he made the most of his only singles appearance of the season in a key victory against Middle Tennessee State Jan. 24, which helped the Hoosiers to a 4-3 victory.

Home finale heartbreak

By Dan Patrick · Monday, March 1,2004 1:20 a.m.

It was like David and Goliath, the 4-12 Hoosiers going up against the No. 22 Michigan State Spartans. Facing a 51-48 deficit, IU sophomore Cyndi Valentin's last-second, running three-pointer shot into the air like the aforementioned rock and struck its mark -- only this time, Goliath got up. After hitting the three pointer at the final second to force the game into overtime, the Spartans won, 60-51. The Hoosiers fought the Spartans doggedly in the second half, never trailing by more than four points in the period and even taking the lead for five minutes. Following a lay-up by MSU junior Kelly Roehrig with nine seconds left in the game, IU was facing a three-point deficit until Valentin connected on a deep three pointer with no time left on the clock.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 1,2004 1:13 a.m.

The IU (4-8) softball team members headed into the Kay Brechtelsbauer Classic this weekend brimming with confidence, but after Saturday's double-header, their egos were a bit deflated.

Hoosiers drop 2 of 3 as bats fail

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 1,2004 12:58 a.m.

Despite solid pitching efforts, the Hoosiers managed only one win in a three-game road trip against Murray State, Kentucky and Navy this weekend. In search of their first road win, the Hoosiers had trouble finding much success at the plate, going a combined 11 for 64 in the first two games.

Hoosiers lose close match to Virginia, 4-3

By Dan Click · Monday, March 1,2004 12:58 a.m.

IU came into the weekend matches looking to boost its NCAA credentials before the start of Big Ten play by facing off against North Carolina State and No. 27 Virginia at the IU Tennis Center.

IU places 5th at Big Ten Indoors

By Steve Slivka · Monday, March 1,2004 12:57 a.m.

Penn State ended Michigan's try for three straight Big Ten Indoor Indoor Championships Sunday as the Nittany Lions won their first indoor title. IU placed fifth, 18 points behind Ohio State and three ahead of Michigan State.

Club takes 2 in final home games

By Jeff Fuldauer · Monday, March 1,2004 12:56 a.m.

Aggressive offense, hard-hitting defense and fighting. This weekend's double header and final home contests for the IU hockey team had everything fans love about hockey, as the Hoosiers took two games from conference rival Bowling Green.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 1,2004 12:54 a.m.

Spraying his tee shots all over the course, Woods went 25 holes before he finally took the lead Sunday, then roared past Davis Love III with key putts to win the Match Play Championship for the second straight year, 3 and 2.

IU finishes a surprising 4th place at Big Ten meet

By Scott Lipsky · Monday, March 1,2004 12:51 a.m.

Team erases memory of tough season with strong showing at Championships After a disappointing regular season in the Big Ten, the Hoosiers performed strongly in their most important meet on the conference schedule -- the Big Ten Championships.

Pair of ACC teams to battle Hoosiers

By Dan Click · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:55 a.m.

After a tough loss last weekend to Western Michigan, 4-3, the No. 64 Hoosiers continue their homestand this weekend as they welcome a pair of teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference to the IU Tennis. IU first faces off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at noon Saturday and resumes play at noon Sunday against the No. 27 Virginia Cavaliers.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:46 a.m.

Lewis surrenders in Atlanta ATLANTA -- Star NFL running back Jamal Lewis surrendered Thursday to face federal charges that he tried to help a childhood friend buy cocaine in the summer of 2000.

Men set to battle Big Ten foes

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:44 a.m.

"This is what we train for." Assistant track coach Wayne Pate summarized the team's upcoming weekend at the University of Michigan, the site of the 2004 Big Ten Indoor Championships. The men's team enters the meet with nearly every one of its entries in position to score in their particular event. "Things are really starting to come together," said IU coach Randy Heisler. "We've got so many guys that are ranked seventh or eighth in the conference that are capable of placing higher. If they place even one or two spots higher, they change the whole dynamic of the meet because it gives us more points and at the same time takes points away from other teams."

Better things to do than watch IU

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:43 a.m.

I had a weird dream the other night. I was sitting in this bar in Austin, Texas, drinking with Bob Dole. As if this weren't strange enough, this Indian guru appears on the bar stool next to us. The guru says to me, "You are too negative. You need to live in the positive."

IU takes road trip with national ranking implications

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:41 a.m.

Coming off its second big upset of the season, IU (5-2) takes its show on the road as the team looks to add two more tallies to the win column. This weekend, standing in its path to national prominence are the Marquette Golden Eagles and in-state rival Notre Dame. Still energized after their 5-2 win over No. 12 Kentucky, the Hoosiers depart Bloomington today excited and ready for their next challenge. While Marquette is not ranked as highly as the Fighting Irish, both matches are expected to be highly competitive, as IU looks to finish out its pre-conference schedule with as much momentum as possible.

Team looks to end Michigan's streak

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:40 a.m.

Defending Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Champion Michigan looks for a third straight title this year, with IU looking to end that streak, as the team finished second to Michigan the past two seasons. Since 1999, IU finished in third twice and runner-up the last two seasons, as the team's last indoor title came in 2000.

Hoosiers starting 2 top pitchers in effort to get above .500

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:39 a.m.

The IU baseball team will travel to Millington, Tenn., this weekend to compete in the Service Academy Classic tournament at USA Stadium. The Hoosiers will play Murray State Friday, Kentucky Saturday and end the road trip with Navy Sunday. The players emphasized that every game is important but whenever Kentucky is the opponent there is extra incentive.

League meet at hostile Purdue

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:39 a.m.

The Hoosiers men's swimming team will travel to Purdue this weekend to compete in the Big Ten Championships. IU finished the regular season with a 5-7 overall record and was 3-4 in Big Ten play. The team said they hoped they have hit their peak just in time. Among the bright spots for the Hoosiers is freshman Colin Russell, who is coming off a season in which he consistently finished first and second in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle events. Diving will be the one factor that puts the Hoosiers at a true disadvantage. Throughout the year, they have been saddled with having only one eligible diver in junior Ryan Fagan.

Hoosiers begin quest 'to be best team in Midwest'

By Mark Carlson · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:38 a.m.

Room service and wake-up calls must be common for the Hoosiers softball team (5-4). The team, which is fresh off trips to Florida and Texas this month, is traveling to Illinois to compete in Southern Illinois' Kay Brechtelsbauer Classic. The Hoosiers travel to Carbondale, Ill., to face Indiana State (4-4), Southern Illinois (5-2) and an untested Harvard team (0-0) this weekend. The team feels it has something to prove this weekend and looks to earn a few wins against tough competition. "We're trying to be the best team in the Midwest -- that's our goal," said IU coach Sara Hayes Nottger. "ISU being in-state and Southern Illinois being in the area gives us the opportunity to compete with the best in the Midwest."

'Last chance' to make NCAA meet

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:38 a.m.

The IU women's swimming and diving team takes to the water again this weekend in the IU "Last Chance" Invitational in the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center at the SRSC. The Hoosiers host Ohio State, Illinois and the University of Indianapolis in the last meet before the NCAA Championships. For the Hoosiers, the "Last Chance" meet is a great way to show their skills before their trek to the NCAA titles.

IU returns to action in Bucknell Invite

By Matt Ostrega · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:37 a.m.

With nearly three weeks gone by, IU coach Barry King's squad is anxious to get back to action this weekend at the Bucknell Invitational. This weekend, the Hoosiers will matchup against east coast programs for the first time this season. Among the teams, IU will play Hartwick and Providence, both considered to be east coast powerhouse water polo programs. In addition, the Hoosiers will take on George Washington and Harvard in Lewisburg, Penn., this Saturday and Sunday.

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