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Coach sees improvement in 2-0 season finale win

By John Rodgers · Monday, Oct. 28,2002 1:08 a.m.

After three years of blood, sweat and tears, the IU field hockey seniors ended their home careers Saturday with a 2-0 win on Senior Day over the St. Louis Billikens. IU scraped out a win after being outplayed by No. 11 Iowa 3-1 Friday. Junior Jamie O'Pray scored all three Hoosier goals on the weekend for the squad (5-11, 1-4 Big Ten). Two of these seniors, back Akila Jones and forward Lindsay Schafer, saw their last game on the turf at Mellencamp Pavilion end in a victory. But Big Ten save leader senior goalie Molly Pulkrabek will return for her fourth year of eligibility, and the team awaits forward Erica Nilsson's decision on whether she will accept her fourth year.

Team chops down Sycamores

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Monday, Oct. 28,2002 1:06 a.m.

The women's soccer team had a tough 0-1 loss Friday afternoon at Purdue, but came through with a solid 2-1 win over Indiana State in the first meeting ever between the two teams. In Terre Haute, the Sycamores struck first against the Hoosiers on a goal by sophomore forward Claire Hemkens. Junior goalkeeper Shaunna Daugherty said IU came out flat and didn't match the intensity of the scrappy opposition. "We definitely didn't play well at all." Daugherty said. "The second half was a lot better than the first. We should have won by a lot more."

Hawkeyes, Billikens in town for IU's final home-stand

By Aaron Beard and Ryan J. Cost · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 2:11 p.m.

The field hockey team will grace the turf at John Mellencamp Pavilion for the final time this season as they conclude their four game home-stand with weekend match-ups against the Iowa Hawkeyes and the St. Louis Billikens. The Hoosiers are coming off a .500 weekend, in which they were shut-out by No. 2 Michigan 5-0. But they rallied back and showed signs of offensive life, out-shooting Div. III Lindenwood 32-2 and defeating them 3-0.

Team looks for victories on West Coast

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:53 a.m.

West Coast road trips have not been kind to the IU men's soccer team in recent years. The Hoosiers have taken five road trips west since 1994 and they have compiled just a 5-5 record while their overall record during that span was 153-28-6.

Final regatta of season pits top teams in twisting race

By Cory Steger · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:50 a.m.

The Hoosiers have been busy this week preparing for their final regatta of the fall season, the Head of the Elk Regatta in Elkhart, Ind. They are coming off of an impressive showing at the Head of the Charles and four victories at the Head of the Eagle last weekend. The Hoosiers are looking to build off of those strong performances.

IU faces hungry Illini squad

By Jesse Laffen · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:43 a.m.

The Hoosiers take their 2-0 start to Champaign, Ill. this weekend to take on the University of Illinois. Coach Rich Holdeman said he thinks this will be one of the toughest series of the season.

Freshman duo on course to make big impact

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:41 a.m.

There are only two freshman on the men's tennis team this year but both are expected to be key contributors to the success of the team. Neither John Stone nor Viktor Libal has had too much trouble with the transition from high school to college.

IU ready for first test

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:40 a.m.

The last time the IU men's swimming and diving team met the Michigan State Spartans in regular dual meet season was Jan. 30, 2000 at Michigan State. The Hoosiers lost 148 to 95. At 5 p.m. today at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center, the Hoosiers will look to avenge that loss and win their conference opener.

Thankless positions making an impact

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:39 a.m.

All guts, no glory. That's the kind of play liberos and setters have to put together for every match. The proverbial point guard of volleyball, a setter simply puts the ball where the hitters want it, and watch them crush the balls down to the cheers of the crowd. Without the glory of scoring points, save the occasional trick play, a setter lives a relatively boring offensive life.

Volleyball team back on a roll

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:38 a.m.

The Hoosier volleyball team is on a roll again. The squad has risen from a four game losing streak to begin anew with three straight wins. IU is now looking to extend this streak with two home matches this weekend against Iowa and Minnesota Friday and Saturday, respectively.

IU hungry for Boilermaker blood, conference win

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:35 a.m.

The Hoosiers confront their rival Friday afternoon when the women's soccer team travels to West Lafayette for its final game of the Big Ten season. IU's biggest rival, No. 13 Purdue, has had a successful season thus far and will provide stiff competition.

Hoosiers set to spoil Champaign Homecoming

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 1:25 a.m.

Last year, Illinois spoiled IU's Homecoming with a 35-14 win en route to the Big Ten Championship and a berth in the Sugar Bowl. This year, the Hoosiers are obliged to try and return the favor as Illinois takes them on for its Homecoming in Champaign, Ill.

Giants grab 3-2 lead with convincing win

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Friday, Oct. 25,2002 12:58 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Teased and taunted for tiptoeing around Barry Bonds, the Anaheim Angels decided to challenge him. Whack! Bonds lined an RBI double that sent the San Francisco Giants zooming to a big lead that not even these pesky Angels could overcome, winning 16-4 in Game 5 Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

Nationals hinge on teams' upcoming match

By Tyler Rainey · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:03 a.m.

Both the women's and men's tennis teams can be seen in action this weekend at the ITA Midwest Regionals starting today through next Tuesday in Madison, Wisc.

Student Foundation adds new event

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 2:01 a.m.

This April will mark a new addition to the ever-popular Little 500 events. Runners will now get to showcase their talents in the first annual Little Fifty. Patterned after the Little 500, the Little Fifty will feature a men's and women's relay style running race competing for glory and for a good cause. The race will be 50 laps (12.5 miles) and is sure to be as spirited and exciting as the Little 500.

Laid-back approach working

By Ira Klapper · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:55 a.m.

There are two philosophies to coaching. A coaching staff can be stern disciplinarians, barking instructions from the sideline. Or, they can be laid back and teach through hands-on examples, a laid-back attitude and humor. Credit coach Mick Lyon and his staff with the latter.

Giants even series in dramatic fashion

By Aaron Beard and Ben Walker · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:51 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Just in the nick of time, the San Francisco Giants solved the Kid. David Bell hit a tiebreaking single off rookie sensation Francisco Rodriguez in the eighth inning, and the Giants rallied past the Anaheim Angels 4-3 Wednesday night, tying the World Series at two games each.

Kickers slowly earning respect

By Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Oct. 24,2002 1:24 a.m.

Last year, IU's kicking game was brutal with the place kickers and punters having little success. Junior punter Ryan Hamre and sophomore place kicker Bryan Robertson came into this season knowing they would face some pressure since both were coming off sub-standard seasons, they said. And with a new coaching staff in place, neither were certain what this season would bring. Hamre struggled his sophomore season after having a decent freshman year. He averaged only 31.3 yards per punt. Hamre said it all had to do with technique. He credits coach Brian McNeely with his improvement. "It was mostly my drop and my leg swing," Hamre said. "Coach McNeely has really helped a lot. He's gotten my technique to where it is now. He scrutinizes it a lot, and he pretty much tell me when I do something wrong." Hamre said he had a lack of confidence last year. So far this season, Hamre has an average of 38.3 yards a punt. The addition of McNeely has helped in that regard as well.

Woods' job is not to make social adjustments

By Benjy Ekhaus · Wednesday, Oct. 23,2002 12:55 a.m.

Tiger Woods has found himself a nice mess. Well, actually, the nice mess found Tiger. The world's most popular golfer is caught in the middle of a social controversy, even though he has nothing to do with it. Augusta National Golf Course is a private club in Augusta, Ga. Like most other private courses in the U.S., it can choose its members based on whatever criteria its directors decide. Unlike most other private courses, though, it is the home of the most prestigious event in the world's biggest professional golf tour.

New recruit contributing in early season

By Steve Hinson · Wednesday, Oct. 23,2002 12:54 a.m.

In late June, instead of preparing for the upcoming cross country season, freshman Stephen Haas ran in the World Junior Trials for track. Because of that, Haas had a late start entering the cross country season. Going into his season, he was about four or five weeks behind his teammates. So far this cross country season, the highest Haas has placed on the team was seventh last Saturday at Pre-Nationals in Terre Haute. But, coach Robert Chapman said he thinks Haas will help the team tremendously in the second half of the season.

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