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Big Ten split

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:18 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team split its two matches over the weekend against Big Ten foes at home. The team toppled Penn State by a score of 5-2 but fell to Ohio State 4-3 in a closely contested match. The weekend left IU with a 4-4 record in conference and a 15-7 mark overall.

Rain cuts tournament short

By Alex Hickey · Monday, April 15,2002 1:17 a.m.

Torrential rain Saturday night and Sunday morning led officials to cancel the third round of the Kepler Intercollegiate in Columbus, Ohio. With the results from the first two rounds standing up as the final results, the Hoosiers ended the tournament tied for sixth place with Auburn with a two round score of 592. UNLV won the tournament with a score of 576 (288-288).

IU, Michigan dominate

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:14 a.m.

Four Hoosiers cracked the individual top 10 at the Hawkeye Invitational, but it wasn't enough to overcome the dominating play of Michigan. IU finished in second place with a 903 team score, 15 strokes out of first. It is the fifth time this year and second time in two weeks that Michigan has won a tournament in which IU competed.

Team takes two of four split against Spartans

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:09 a.m.

The Hoosiers came away with a much-needed split in their first away series in Big Ten competition. IU (26-7, 8-4 Big Ten) swept the double header Saturday against Michigan State (22-8, 6-5) behind dominating pitching and defense.

Falling back

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 15,2002 1:04 a.m.

At 0-12 in the Big Ten, the IU softball team is off to its worst start in school history to begin conference play. Illinois (25-16, 5-5 Big Ten) and rival Purdue (31-16, 2-6) both swept the Hoosiers in a two-game series over the weekend.

Hoosiers return home

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 12,2002 1:43 a.m.

The No. 36 IU women's tennis team returns to Bloomington this weekend to take on Penn State and Ohio State. The Hoosiers face the Nittany Lions Saturday and the Buckeyes Sunday. Both matches are scheduled for 10 a.m. and will be held at the Indiana tennis complex.

Team looks to keep advantage

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, April 12,2002 1:43 a.m.

Last weekend at the Indiana Invitational, the IU women's golf team lost a seven-stroke lead after the first two rounds and missed first place by two strokes. The week before, the team missed first by just three strokes at the Lady Seahawk Invitational, finishing third.

The clock is ticking; time is slowly running out for team

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, April 12,2002 1:42 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team gets healthier and healthier every day. In addition, the eight freshmen on the squad receive more experience through matches and practices, as the seniors look to finish their careers on a positive note.

Big Ten greatness relies on trip to Michigan; a four-game series

By Alyson Brodsy and Aaron Retherford · Friday, April 12,2002 1:41 a.m.

It's not common for entire seasons to revolve around only the third series on the conference schedule. But IU's campaign for Big Ten greatness relies on a successful trip to East Lansing this weekend.

Going for first Big Ten win

By Colin Nowling · Friday, April 12,2002 1:40 a.m.

Having split both of its doubleheaders this week, the IU softball team goes into this weekend's competition against Illinois and Purdue in search of its first win in Big Ten play. The Hoosiers head to Illinois (23-16, 3-5 Big Ten) tonight for a 6 p.m. game. IU (11-21-1, 0-8) and the Illini will also battle at noon Saturday in Champaign, Ill. The Hoosiers then travel to West Lafayette to take on rival Purdue (29-15, 0-6) in a doubleheader starting at noon Sunday.

Gonzalez ends gum controversy

By Alyson Brodsy and Bob Baum · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:24 a.m.

PHOENIX -- Luis Gonzalez won't have to give DNA samples after all. No more gumshoe detective work is necessary. The Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star has decided to end any controversy over the authenticity of a piece of already-been-chewed-by-Gonzo gum being sold at auction on the Internet.

Indians win seventh straight

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:23 a.m.

CLEVELAND -- Jim Thome busted out of another April slump with a grand slam and five RBIs Wednesday night as the Cleveland Indians won their seventh straight, 9-3 over the Minnesota Twins. Thome's bat had been about the only thing missing so far this season for the Indians, 8-1 after winning the first three games of their four-game set with Minnesota.

Pacers edge out Toronto 98-82

By Alyson Brodsy and Dan Gelston · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:22 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's slim playoff hopes are still alive. Jermaine O'Neal scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Brad Miller added 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Pacers beat Toronto 98-82 Wednesday night, snapping the Raptors nine-game winning streak.

Runner excels despite setbacks

By Pat Crowell · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:22 a.m.

The IU men's track and field team has one of the deepest distance teams in the Big Ten. A large part of the success in the distance events is in the 3000-meter steeplechase.

Recruitment not always easy for teams

By Tyler Hoeppner · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:21 a.m.

Five members on the water polo team are from California. None are from Indiana, a state where high schools do not have water polo as a varsity or club sport. This can make for some challenges when fielding a team here at IU.

First-year netter happy to help

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:21 a.m.

Eventually, perseverance will pay off. Just because he does not always receive playing time, freshman Reid Strand does not feel sorry for himself. Instead, he keeps his head high and helps the IU men's tennis team (6-12, 0-6) in any way he can.

Junior's offense tops the Big Ten

By Alyson Brodsy and Aaron Retherford · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:20 a.m.

When you look at the burly 6-foot-1, 200 pound third baseman, you just know that he's launched some fence-clearing bombs in his career. And that's exactly what junior Vasili Spanos has done in three seasons on the IU baseball team. Spanos may not be the biggest guy on the field, but he plays like a giant and has made his presence felt since his freshmen year.

Coach grabs 400th career victory

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:19 a.m.

IU softball coach Diane Stephenson recorded her 400th career-coaching victory when the Hoosiers (11-21-1) downed Evansville 6-3 in the nightcap of their doubleheader yesterday.

IU splits series, snaps streak

By Colin Nowling · Wednesday, April 10,2002 1:11 a.m.

The IU softball team snapped its nine-game losing streak Tuesday with a 6-5 victory over Wright State (6-16) in the first game of a doubleheader at the IU Softball Field. But the Raiders returned the favor with 1-0 shutout of the Hoosiers (10-20-1) in the second contest.

Towering over the competition

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, April 10,2002 1:11 a.m.

It's a question on the minds of many Hoosier fans: "Where will we find a big man?"

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