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California combo

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 18,2002 1:41 a.m.

These days, the song "I Wish They All Could Be California Girls" has probably taken on a whole new meaning for field hockey coach Amy Robertson. Robertson said she has been happy with her team's overall play of late and has seen two California bred freshman, back Morgan Albini and midfielder Lesley Wiler make significant contributions to the squad. "The great thing for them is they're getting more experience than most freshmen," Robertson said. "They're two players that will greatly influence our future success."

After season ending injury, Mack is back

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 18,2002 1:37 a.m.

Last season, the men's soccer team ended their season one game away from the NCAA championships playing without one of their stars. Now, senior Ryan Mack is back, and wants to help lead the Hoosiers back to the title game. Mack's season ended prematurely last year due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, leaving a hole in the midfield. Mack's return could complete the puzzle for the Hoosiers to return to championship glory from 1998 and 1999 in Mack's freshman and sophomore years. Already this season, following the Hoosier's defeat of Hartwick and Air Force in the Butler Classic last weekend, Mack was named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week.

DiNardo ready for next game

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 18,2002 1:36 a.m.

After reviewing game tape from the weekend, coach Gerry DiNardo said in his weekly press conference he was happy with the better play from his team. He said he was pleased the team was able to do the things well that they had emphasized in practice this week, including stronger effort from the offensive line.

Team handles turf, shuts out SEMO

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Tuesday, Sept. 17,2002 1:14 a.m.

IU dominated host Southeast Missouri State Sunday evening with a 2-0 victory, improving their record to 3-2-0 in their last game before the Big Ten season. The Otahkians were stifled offensively by a Hoosier defense that earned its second straight shutout.

Minnesota Twins celebrate as American League Central champs

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:57 a.m.

CLEVELAND -- Just like last winter, the Minnesota Twins had to wait to learn their future. And when they finally got word that the AL Central title was theirs, contraction was replaced by a new word: Champions. Baseball's small-market survivors who were targeted for elimination last November, the Twins clinched the division Sunday with a 5-0 win over the defending champion Cleveland Indians. An unexpected season has become an unbelievable one.

Hoosiers rally after defeat, upsets Loyola, Boston

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:54 a.m.

The women's volleyball team recorded a 2-1 tournament record for the the second straight week this season. The Hoosiers competed in the Maryland Tournament; they began the weekend on Friday with a disappointing loss to an undefeated Maryland team. The Hoosiers made up for the loss Saturday with two winning matches against Loyola Marymount and Boston College on Saturday. Friday's match against the host Terrapins was an expected challenge as Marlyand not only had a home crowd, but an impressive 7-0 record coming into the match.

Field hockey falls to Rutgers but rebounds with win over 'Nova

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:52 a.m.

The IU field hockey team (2-4) found out this weekend that what starts badly doesn't necessarily have to finish badly. The Hoosiers, in the Big Ten/Big East Challenge in Syracuse, NY, dropped a heartbreaking overtime thriller 2-1 to Rutgers (2-3) Friday, but rebounded with an impressive 3-1 victory over Villanova (3-3) Sunday. Following Friday's tough loss, capitalizing on opportunities became a main focus after outshooting Rutgers 13-8 and doubling up 10-5 in penalty corners. IU was drastically outshot and outcornered against Villanova, but coach Amy Robertson said the key to Sunday's two goal win was scoring when IU had chances.

Physical presence leads to two wins over weekend

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:51 a.m.

Heading into the Butler SoccerFest, the No. 9 IU men's soccer team struggled with teams that played them physically. In early season match-ups, Rutgers and Clemson both flustered the Hoosiers by playing physical and not allowing IU to utilize its premier technical skills. The Hoosiers opponents in the Butler Classic were perennial tough teams as they faced the Air Force Academy Friday and Hartwick College Sunday. Physical play was what the Hoosiers got from both the Falcons and Hawks.

Defense shuts down Air Force and Hartwick

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:49 a.m.

IU notched its third straight shutout Sunday, downing Hartwick College, 1-0, in the Butler University SoccerFest. The No. 9 Hoosiers entered the game 4-0 against the Hawks but had not faced them since 1984. It did not take long for IU to continue where it left off. IU controlled the pace of the game on both ends of the field, even though the low score showed otherwise.

Team finishes tournament with individual, team records

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:48 a.m.

If the year's first tournament is any indication of how the IU women's golf team's season will go, the Hoosiers are on their way to an amazing campaign. The Hoosiers arrived in Ann Arbor, Mich. for the Wolverine Invitational this weekend with an experienced group of golfers and high expectations. They left Michigan with both team and individual awards while shooting record-breaking performances. IU's first place finish this weekend was the first team championship title the Hoosiers have won since they dominated the Baylor/Iowa Shootout back in 2001. The team shot a final round 303 and finished the Invitational with 913, 15 strokes better than the second place finisher and conference rival, Michigan. The team, led by juniors Karen Dennison and Ambry Bishop, made sure they did not repeat last year's lack of a tournament title, the first time the Hoosiers won a tournament title was back in 1987.

On The Sidelines

Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:46 a.m.

The women's soccer team traveled to Southeast Missouri State this weekend and defeated the Otahkians 2-0 Sunday night. Juniors Shaunna Daugherty and Kristin Pimlott teamed up to control IU's defense, while junior Erin Hesslebach was the only Hoosier to score a goal. The second goal of the evening was a SEMO own-goal

Defeated by Cats, Hoosiers improve running game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:41 a.m.

Early this season, the Hoosiers had trouble finding consistency in their running game. Now it seems as if IU has found its solution. When senior Brian Lewis went down against William & Mary, freshman Courtney Clency stepped in but was unable to be productive. Coach Gerry DiNardo turned to freshmen Chris Taylor and Yamar Washington for the Utah game. Neither made a case to become the feature back. Going into the game against Kentucky, the plan was for Taylor and Washington to split time again. But after Saturday's performance, Washington has taken a big step ahead and has begun to separate himself from the other backs.

Hoosiers drop heartbreaker to UK's Wildcats

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 16,2002 1:38 a.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Lightning, rain and a sellout crowd of 70,347 at Kentucky's Commonwealth Stadium were not enough to subdue the Hoosiers on Saturday night. A pair of big plays by Kentucky late in the game were able to do the trick, though, as IU dropped a disheartening decision to the Wildcats by a 27-17 score. IU led the game 17-14 after three quarters of play. "It was a tough loss," senior safety Joe Gonzalez said. "Kentucky's a big rivalry. It's always good to win, especially in their house." The backbreaker occurred with 2:46 left to play as UK senior free safety Quentus Cumby intercepted senior quarterback Gibran Hamdan's pass and streaked downfield for an 82-yard touchdown to give Kentucky the decisive ten-point lead.

Webber pleads not guilty to charges of lying

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:27 a.m.

DETROIT -- NBA All-Star Chris Webber pleaded innocent Wednesday to charges of obstructing justice and lying to a grand jury about his dealings with a University of Michigan booster.

Seniors hold high expectations

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:25 a.m.

Seniors bring experience, expertise and excitement. Two seniors on this years men's golf team are full of these attributes. Ben Davidson and Mike Miller have been playing competitively for IU since they were freshmen.

Experienced team tees-off

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:24 a.m.

The IU women's golf team opens its season with the Wolverine Invitational in Ann Arbor, Mich. this weekend. This will mark the fourth time that the team has taken part in the tournament, which will feature 11 teams from the Midwest region. The Hoosiers have performed well in this tournament previously, winning the event in 1996 and 1997.

IU faces tough weekend

By Ryan Cost · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:22 a.m.

The field hockey team heads north this weekend to take part in the Big Ten/Big East Challenge hosted by Syracuse University, the beginning of a six game road trip. They will battle Rutgers on Saturday afternoon and face off against Villanova on Sunday morning. Other teams representing the Big Ten in the tournament are Ohio State and Michigan State.

Hoosiers travel to Lexington to take on Wildcats, break streak

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:19 a.m.

The Hoosiers have something to prove this weekend, but it won't be an easy task against an up-and-coming Kentucky team. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. in Lexington, Ky.

Air Force, Hartwick pose physical threats

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:16 a.m.

Physical teams have caused the IU men's soccer team trouble early this season and that's just what they will face this weekend as they travel to the Butler Classic for a pair of weekend matches. The No. 9 ranked Hoosier squad will face the Air Force Academy at 6 p.m. tonight at Kuntz Field in Indianapolis and will then go to battle with Hartwick College at noon Sunday. The games begin a five-game road trip for the Hoosiers.

IU shuts out Musketeers

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 2:13 a.m.

IU got physical and put in a winning performance Thursday night during their game against Xavier. The star of the game was junior forward Shelly Gruszka who scored the game's only two goals. Gruszka first hit the back of the net off an assist from junior defender Carly Everett in the 23rd minute.

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