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UConn wins 2nd national title in 2 days

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 7,2004 1:43 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS -- First the men, now the women. Make it a double for UConn. With the incomparable Diana Taurasi leading the way, Connecticut's women completed a championship sweep for the school by beating Tennessee 70-61 Tuesday night for their third straight title. So now there's a new Titletown: tiny Storrs, Conn., the Huskies' home. The victory by the women followed UConn's win over Georgia Tech in the men's championship game Monday night, making Connecticut the first Division I school to sweep both titles. "Unbelievable," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. "It's so mind-boggling. An unbelievable accomplishment for a school." It was the fifth title overall for the women and it came at the expense of the only other school that has won three straight championships. Tennessee and coach Pat Summitt still lead all teams with six NCAA titles, but Auriemma and the Huskies are closing fast.

IU tennis club stresses fitness, fun exercise

By Ryan Corazza · Wednesday, April 7,2004 1:13 a.m.

Out on the Student Recreational Sports Center's tennis courts this spring, you won't find the Williams sisters, Anna Kournikova or Andy Roddick. Instead, members of the IU tennis club will be out on the courts polishing their skills.

IU endures tough loss to Ball State

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 7,2004 1:12 a.m.

If the Hoosiers (23-19, 0-2) were frustrated with their play going into the game against Ball State (9-20), then they won't be happy with their play Tuesday afternoon. IU traveled to Ball State to take on the Cardinals but fell short, losing the game 2-1. In the top of the sixth inning, freshman Tory Yamaguchi singled, scoring freshman Kim Richards. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Cardinals took the lead as freshman Taylor Yancey doubled, driving in two runs.

Waldthaler, Woolley named player of the week in CWPA

By Matt Ostrega · Wednesday, April 7,2004 1:12 a.m.

Coming off a solid regular season and looking ahead toward the postseason, the No. 11 Hoosiers have a lot to be excited about. In the past couple weeks, a number of Hoosiers have stepped up and had a helping hand as they got rolling into the Collegiate Water Polo Association Divisionals. Most notably, junior Kandace Waldthaler and freshman Kara Woolley have given IU a boost in recent weeks, as they turned in superb performances each of the last two weekends of competition.

Club racqueting toward the top

By Andrew Smith · Wednesday, April 7,2004 1:11 a.m.

Despite being on campus since 1972, the IU badminton club has found it hard to increase membership. But through combined efforts of current President Qin "Arthur" Zhu, former Vice President Hin "Eric" Tsoi, as well as current Vice President Feng-Ru Sheu, the club has begun to prosper. With the addition of a Web site -- www.iub.edu/~badmin -- and the annual IU Badminton Open, the club has attracted attention from a variety of IU students.

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.

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