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Home sweet home

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 5,2003 1:30 a.m.

In its last home game of the year, the IU men's basketball team needed a win to bolster their NCAA tournament chances and to send out its three seniors in style.

Shaking off the rust in Texas

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 5,2003 1:20 a.m.

All winter long, the weather forced the IU women's golf team to practice indoors. Monday, after finally getting outside and competing in a tournament, Mother Nature again payed it a visit.

Trio of standout seniors plays last home game in win

By Matt Pera · Wednesday, March 5,2003 1:11 a.m.

Last night's game against Minnesota was the final opportunity for IU fans to erupt in cheers after a three-pointer from guards Tom Coverdale and Kyle Hornsby, and the last time they could yell "Newwwt" after forward Jeff Newton blocked a shot or threw down a dunk.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 4,2003 1:32 a.m.

Senior Nick Evans' two-run double clinched an undefeated road trip as the IU baseball team continued its hot start with a 5-3 win Monday morning over Boston College in Bradenton, Fla. The Hoosiers, 3-0, won their third game in four days after Sunday's contest against Holy Cross was cancelled because of rain.

Team finishes fifth in conference meet

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Hinson · Tuesday, March 4,2003 1:31 a.m.

The men's indoor track and field team competed in the Big Ten Championship this past weekend, placing fifth in team competition against a tough field. Wisconsin won a tight team race for the second year in a row, defeating Minnesota by only two points. Wisconsin was able to clinch the team championship thanks to a strong group of distance runners, while Minnesota relied on depth and Purdue used a 1-2-3-4 finish in the 60 to finish third place.

Five seniors win final game in Assembly Hall

By Natalie A. Trout and Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 4,2003 1:29 a.m.

The seniors on the IU women's basketball team just wouldn't give up Sunday in their final home game at Assembly Hall. Their persistence and enthusiasm on the court helped them gain their final victory at home in an overtime win against Illinois that ended 85-82. The Hoosiers now go into the Big Ten Tournament 12-14, 5-11 in the Big Ten, while Illinois fell to 17-10, 9-7 in the Big Ten.

Their last dance

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Tuesday, March 4,2003 1:07 a.m.

When Tom Coverdale, Kyle Hornsby and Jeff Newton each arrived as freshman in Bloomington ready to make an impact on the IU men's basketball team. Throughout their time as Hoosiers, the men have experienced the striking low of losing a coach and the ultimate high of making it to the NCAA title game. Not to mention all the trying and exciting games smashed in between. Tonight their eventful careers in Bloomington come to an end as they will take the floor of Assembly Hall one last time when IU faces the Minnesota Golden Gophers at 7 p.m. The game is scheduled to air on ESPN.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 3,2003 1:02 a.m.

RecSports to host free swim meet The Division of Recreational Sports and the IU Swim Club are sponsoring a free swim meet this Saturday for all students.

Seniors help out in final game of regular season

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, March 3,2003 12:59 a.m.

The seniors on the IU women's basketball team just wouldn't give up Sunday in their final home game at Assembly Hall.

Close win raises mark to 10-1

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 3,2003 12:57 a.m.

Another week and another upset for the IU men's tennis team. The victim this time was the No. 32 University of Miami Hurricanes who fell to the No. 42 Hoosiers 4-3.

Team looks to bounce back

By Matt Glenesk · Monday, March 3,2003 12:55 a.m.

In the fall, the women's golf team claimed two team championships and finished no lower than third place in any of the tournaments they competed in. Then came the winter break and Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the team's practice schedule.

Butler win halts losing streak

By Tyler Rainey · Monday, March 3,2003 12:54 a.m.

It was an up and down weekend for the IU women's tennis team (6-7 overall, 0-2 in the Big 10), after having to switch around its lineup because junior No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles player Linda Tran was out with the flu.

Newton huge in Hoosier win

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, March 3,2003 12:52 a.m.

Where in Assembly Hall was senior Jeff Newton when Iowa went on a 21-6 run to get back in the game Saturday night? The forward was sitting on the bench with a towel over his lap, his jersey untucked, just watching as the Hawkeyes gave the Hoosiers a scare in the waning minutes of regulation.

Baseball team shines in Florida Flort

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 3,2003 12:50 a.m.

The IU baseball team finally got its season underway Friday when they traveled to Florida, away from the wintry weather that plagued and ultimately canceled its previous two tournaments.

IU takes fifth in Big Ten

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 3,2003 12:49 a.m.

The IU men's indoor track and field team finished in fifth place at the Big Ten Championships in Champaign, Ill. Wisconsin (133.5) won the event by only two points over Minnesota (131.5).

Water polo goes 2-0 to win Indiana Invitational

By Alex Witteveld · Monday, March 3,2003 12:48 a.m.

Heading into its only home tournament of the year, the IU water polo team knew the home atmosphere and the fans would help them go undefeated on the weekend.

IU earns best Big Ten finish since 1997

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 3,2003 12:47 a.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving team (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) placed third overall with a score of 455 points at the Big Ten Championships over the weekend in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Hoosiers earn tough victory

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, March 3,2003 12:46 a.m.

After a difficult regular season in some respects, the IU women's basketball team wanted to finish on a high note at home on Senior Day. The women would get their wish.

IU takes 2nd in championship after weekend meet

By Kristen Louderback and Kristin Louderback · Monday, March 3,2003 12:45 a.m.

After two days of intense competition, the IU women's track and field team conceded defeat to a strong Michigan squad at the Big Ten Championships in the Gladstein Fieldhouse.

Tourney chances still alive after OT win

By Matt Pera · Monday, March 3,2003 12:43 a.m.

It seemed all too familiar. By halftime of Saturday night's game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Hoosiers had secured a 15 point lead and headed into the locker room looking poised to grab a much needed win. But it would not be that simple. Iowa began the second half in attack mode and suddenly that 15 point lead dissipated into a 10 point lead … then a five point lead … then it was tied.

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