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Regular season finale Sunday

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Feb. 27,2004 12:37 a.m.

After suffering through a 1-8 record in the last nine games, the end is finally near for the Hoosiers. IU will enter its final game against the No. 22 Michigan State Spartans Sunday at home. The 11-15 Hoosiers will have their hands full against MSU, as the Spartans come into the game with a 19-6 overall record. The Spartans are currently on a two-game losing streak, suffering losses at the hands of Ohio State and No. 4 Purdue.

Hoosiers drop fourth game in a row, 7 of last 8

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 1:34 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern used clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch to defeat IU 63-59 Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern (13-12, 7-6 Big Ten) made 13 of 15 freethrows in the final 4:38 to seal the victory. The Wildcats only made one field goal in that span, and the Hoosiers were able to cut it to two points with 3.1 seconds remaining. But it was not enough, and IU (12-13, 6-8) is now in the midst of a four-game losing streak. "It's tough when you keep coming up two or three points short every time," sophomore guard Bracey Wright said. "The biggest thing we can't do right now is give up. I'm glad that we didn't, and for however many games left we're going to have, we've got to fight to the end." IU trailed 32-22 at the half, but went on a 17-7 run to open the second half. The Hoosiers tied up the game at 39 a piece with 11:35 left when sophomore guard Marshall Strickland hit a three-pointer. The Wildcats would stretch their lead to as many as eight, but the Hoosiers wouldn't go away.

Replay coming to Big Ten

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 1:14 a.m.

Big Ten football officials will have life a little easier next season. The use of experimental replay during Big Ten football games has been approved by the NCAA Division 1 Championships/ Competition Cabinet, following recommendations made by the NCAA Football Rules Committee. IU coach Gerry DiNardo has supported the idea of replay since he first came into the league in 2002. "I was in favor of it," DiNardo said. "I'm glad (the Big Ten) did it. I've been in favor of it right from the beginning."

Chief Illiniwek decision put on hold

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Paul · Thursday, Feb. 26,2004 1:14 a.m.

URBANA, Ill. -- A University of Illinois trustee said other issues at the school have caused her to shelve plans to reintroduce a resolution calling for retirement of the Chief Illiniwek symbol at the board's meeting next month.

Wright looks for answers during shooting slump

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:34 a.m.

Sophomore guard Bracey Wright seems to have all the right award nominations and accomplishments attached to his name. He was recently named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 10 First Team. He is a finalist for two national college basketball player of the year awards -- the Rupp Award and the Naismith Award. Wright is only 49 points away from becoming the 39th player in IU history to score 1,000 career points. Ohio State junior forward Terence Dials even noticed the effect that Wright has on the IU team and said after IU's win against Ohio State that Wright was the heart and soul of the team.

Hoosiers tame Tigers to earn first victory

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:26 a.m.

The Hoosiers opened at home Monday in victorious fashion, toppling the Tigers of DePauw, 6-3. The victory marks the team's first victory of the season, after losing to Southeastern Louisiana this weekend. The Hoosiers are now 1-3 on the year.

Hoosiers struggle at Central District Classic

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:13 a.m.

The IU women's golf team started off its spring season at the Central District Classic in Parrish, Fla., against a highly competitive field. Ten of the 15 teams in the field, including the No. 39 ranked Hoosiers, were in the Golfweek Top 50.

Peterson wins gold on junior national team

By Matt Ostrega · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:12 a.m.

Returning for her third season, junior Krista Peterson has had a big impact early on for the Hoosiers. She has helped the squad jump out to a 5-2 record, all of which has come against top 20 teams in the nation.

With regular season over, IU looks to reload

By Colin Burns · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:11 a.m.

The end of the regular season marks a transition period for the IU wrestling team. With Sunday's 19-14 loss to Michigan State, the team finished the regular season on a five-match losing streak but looks forward to the win-or-go-home Big Ten Tournament that awaits.

One last road win can begin to save season

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:10 a.m.

The Northwestern Athletics Web site has put out a "fan advisory" for tonight's game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. It's one of their most popular games of the season, and if things go the Wildcats' way like they did last year, they will pick up another home win, this one against IU.

Little Fifty date set

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 1:10 a.m.

Get the running shoes ready, and start training. The 2004 Little Fifty will take place Sunday, April 18, the IU Student Foundation has announced. Because of the success the inaugural race garnered last year, IUSF has placed the race as the kickoff for Little 500 week festivities, moving it a week closer to Little 500, compared to last year.

DiNardo's field staff full after departures

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 1:08 a.m.

The reshuffling of the IU football staff has begun to settle. IU coach Gerry DiNardo completed his field staff Monday, promoting Steve Addazio to offensive coordinator, on top of his offensive line coaching duties. Last week, DiNardo promoted defensive line coach Joe Cullen to the defensive coordinator position. The only position still open is director of football operations, formerly occupied by Dino Mangiero, named linebackers coach last week. Also Monday, DiNardo named Bob McConnell wide receiver's coach.

Jumper looks to break own school records

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:12 a.m.

IU senior Lauren Chesnut began her collegiate jumping career at George Mason University in Virginia and transferred to IU after her sophomore season. Chesnut made her mark in the Big Ten immediately as she set the IU school record in the triple jump with a leap of 13.02 meters.

Kline has surgery on right knee

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:09 a.m.

IU sophomore forward Sean Kline underwent knee surgery Monday to repair the damage he suffered Feb. 14 at Purdue. The Huntington, Ind., native averaged 7.1 points per game and four rebounds in 22 games of action. It was announced Feb. 16 Kline would miss the rest of the season due to the knee injury and the required surgery.

Hoosiers look to rebound

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:07 a.m.

Coming off a tough three-game road trip where the Hoosiers dropped three games to Southeastern Louisiana, the IU baseball team will make its home debut Tuesday against the DePauw Tigers. With the weather not cooperating lately, the team has had to practice inside during the entire preseason.

No seniors, no problem for IU

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2004 12:05 a.m.

Traditionally most teams' source of leadership comes from those who have been through adversity and carry the most experience -- the seniors. But for the No. 53 Hoosiers, that is not an option, as the team is without any seniors for the 2003-2004 campaign. Last season the Hoosiers were able to rely upon then-seniors Zach Held and Peter Novotny who helped guide IU to a 12-11 record and a final ranking of No. 44 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association standings.

Lost season?

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 1:28 a.m.

The IU men's basketball team has lost its last four home Big Ten games by a combined total of nine points. The team's greatest home loss in the conference season came Saturday against Ohio State University (12-13, 4-8 Big Ten) by three points, 59-56. IU (12-12, 6-7) beat the Buckeyes back in Jan., 69-61, in Columbus, but Saturday, it was OSU's turn to do the celebrating. While its players celebrated the road win midcourt, the IU players walked to the locker room feeling emotions most IU teams rarely feel -- the emotions dealt with after a loss at Assembly Hall. "We come out so flat at home," sophomore guard Bracey Wright said. "It seems like we're just lost out there." Sophomore guard Ryan Tapak said the team doesn't have time to be down on itself and he doesn't understand why it's been so hard for the team to win at home.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 12:48 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Eli Manning hopes to make NFL history on draft day. Ben Roethlisberger could change those plans. The two quarterbacks are jockeying to become the No. 1 overall pick. Manning, who has the pedigree and the polish, would love to follow his brother, Peyton, as the only siblings in league history to be taken with the top pick.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 12:45 a.m.

The Hoosiers returned from the first road trip of the season empty-handed after two close losses at Southeastern Louisiana University this weekend. The team dropped a low-scoring game on Friday, 4-2, despite out-hitting the Lions.

Hoosiers finish third at Big Ten

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 23,2004 12:40 a.m.

The IU women's swimming and diving team finished third in the Big Ten Championships in Minneapolis, which concluded Saturday at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. After having a hold on first place going into Saturday's events, IU's final tally of 563.5 points trailed behind champion Michigan's 604.5 and Penn State's second place finish of 590.5.

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