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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.

Leading by example

By Andrew Rosen · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 1:47 a.m.

Leadership is a key ingredient in all aspects of sport, and to juniors Becky Obrecht and Audrey Giesler of the women's cross country team, leadership is something that comes with experience.

Twin runners look for successful year after redshirt season

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 1:43 a.m.

In 1998, Colorado coach Mark Wetmore was able to lure two of the top recruits in the nation to his university, identical twins Ed and Jorge Torres. Last year the Torres twins were able to lead Colorado to a national championship and are a favorite to repeat this year.

Trophy winner walks away from NFL career

By Alyson Brodsy and R.B. Fallstrom · Friday, Sept. 13,2002 1:31 a.m.

Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch walked away from an NFL career, worn down by injuries and the challenge of learning a new position.

Senior Jones not just a team player

By Ryan Cost · Thursday, Sept. 12,2002 1:42 a.m.

Field hockey coach Amy Robertson ranks Akila Jones' competitive focus on par with Tiger Woods'. To some, that might seem like a lofty comparison. But, they have probably never seen Jones play. With her dominating yet poised presence in the backfield, Jones has helped create a foundation for field hockey at IU. The 5-foot 11-inch, fifth-year senior hails from Potomac, Md., a city just outside Washington, D.C. Jones earned varsity letters all four years at Winston Churchill High School in both field hockey and basketball.

Forget the jokes, the truth hurts

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Sept. 12,2002 1:40 a.m.

Two days ago, I got an urgent message from my friend Stephanie, who wanted to know if I had gotten any death threats yet. And if not, she wanted to know if the reason I wasn't answering my phone was because I was, at the time, being held in a headlock. Later that night, I went to my other job at the SRSC, where I was asked if I had gotten any scathing e-mails, or anyone knocking on my front door yet. The guy told me that he would not have been able to write what I wrote. Which led me to ask, what is it really that I did? Wrote the truth? Sorry to have to go back to the old cliche, but it's true that the truth hurts.

NFL legend Unitas dies at 69

By Alyson Brodsy and David Ginsburg · Thursday, Sept. 12,2002 1:37 a.m.

Johnny Unitas, the Hall of Fame quarterback who broke nearly every NFL passing record and won three championships with the Baltimore Colts in an 18-year career, died Wednesday at age 69. Unitas died of a heart attack, Baltimore Ravens spokesman Chad Steele said. Steele had no other details. Unitas underwent emergency triple-bypass surgery in March 1993 after a heart attack.

Hoosiers battle Xavier tonight

By Alyson Brodsy and Ira Klapper · Thursday, Sept. 12,2002 1:09 a.m.

After a 3-1 setback at Cincinnati last week, the Hoosiers battle Xavier tonight at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The Hoosiers enter the game 1-2. The Hoosiers have allowed seven goals in their first three contests this year, and they need to improve their defense against the Musketeers, with conference play only a week away. "We need to solidify organization at the back and establish a rhythm," coach Mick Lyon said.

New QB for next game

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Thursday, Sept. 12,2002 1:07 a.m.

Fifth-year senior Gibran Hamdan was named the starter at quarterback by coach Gerry DiNardo Tuesday. Hamdan will make his first career start for the Hoosiers Saturday against Kentucky. Hamdan will replace senior Tommy Jones who sustained a concussion in last Saturday's 40-13 loss to Utah. "I am going to play Gibran (Hamdan), we are going to start Gibran," DiNardo said. "Tommy (Jones) can't practice today, and I don't know that Tommy would be ready for the game. So obviously that plays into it, but Gibran is going to start in the game."

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