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Halfway through the season, Jeffries is better than expected

By Dan Cortez · Wednesday, Jan. 30,2002 12:02 a.m.

The Big Ten Freshman of the Year is supposed to play this good. But sometimes people don't expect Jared Jeffries to be good at so many different things.

Three-guard system ignites high-scoring Hoosier offense

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 11:57 p.m.

Mike Davis' three-point philosophy has one point: If you're open, shoot it. Left corner, right wing, top of the key. Wherever. Heck, the second-year coach whose signature is sticky defense said he doesn't even mind when junior guard Tom Coverdale fires a three-pointer from 24 feet.

Red Storm romp opponents

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:34 a.m.

There is a legend involving a young boy within a small school in Rugby, England playing a game of soccer in 1823. Instead of kicking the ball towards the goal, he simply picked it up and carried it, therefor creating a wildly popular sport with the same name as its place of origin.

Ultimate frisbee requires strenuous preparation

By Aaron Hunckler · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:33 a.m.

The IU men's Ultimate Frisbee team, the Hoosiermamas, is going to be a solid contender this spring for a shot at nationals. Virtually the entire roster is returning from last year in which the Hoosiermamas won two tournaments, finished second in sectionals, third in regionals and made it to the semifinals. They were just two points shy of making nationals -- where the top two teams from each region receives a bid -- suffering a defeat from Ohio State 15-13.

Lacrosse team earns recognition

By Aaron Hunckler · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:31 a.m.

Unfamiliarity with the game of lacrosse would most likely stem from the lack of varsity teams in high schools and colleges in the state. Lacrosse is known as a game of speed and agility rather than size. The fast- paced game relies primarily on quickness, speed and teamwork.

Little 500

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:30 a.m.

The Little 500 spring season began Wednesday, as the IU Student Foundation held the first riders meeting of the season. The meeting prepped riders on what to expect this year, introduced rookie riders to the traditions of the race and discussed rules and regulations every rider must understand.

Jeffries shares honor of Big Ten Player of the Week

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:08 a.m.

For the third time this season, Jared Jeffries has been named Big Ten Player of the Week. Jeffries split the award with senior Travarus Bennett of Minnesota. In leading the Hoosiers to blowout wins against Penn State and No. 9 Illinois, Jeffries averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds. Against the Nittany Lions last Wednesday, Jeffries scored 15 first half points as the Hoosiers coasted to an 85-51 win. Against the Illini, Jeffries did more than score 13 points. He also had 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two dunks in the second half that helped put Illinois away early in the second half.

Leach hopes to be leader

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Jan. 29,2002 1:07 a.m.

Last season at the Big Ten championship, sophomore Matt Leach wrote himself into the IU record books as he recorded a fifth-best all time school record in the 100-yard backstroke. Now, in the midst of another season and with Big Tens approaching in February, Leach is hoping he'll be able to take over first place. "It'll be really hard but I think I can do it," Leach said. "I'm a lot faster this year and I think I can take even more time off from my previous Big Ten swim from last year. I just keep taking baby steps, that is what it's all about. I think I can be a big impact swimmer at Big Tens." At the Big Tens last year, Leach finished behind then senior backstroker Will Bernhardt in both the 100- and 200- yard events. This year, head coach Kris Kirchner expects Leach to lead the way in the events.

Team skates away with win, tie

By Michael Sherman · Monday, Jan. 28,2002 12:27 a.m.

The IU men's club hockey team came into this weekend knowing their opponents had been two of the few teams this season to keep them out of the "W" column.

Gophers go undefeated; lead IU to second place

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 28,2002 12:20 a.m.

The men's swimming and diving teams returned from Iowa City Saturday with both a win and a loss. The Hoosiers finished with a 169-130 victory over the Hawkeyes but lost 202-98 to the Gophers.

Poor shooting leads to loss

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 28,2002 12:14 a.m.

The women's basketball team played an even first half with No. 23 Minnesota Sunday in Minneapolis, before the Gophers outscored the Hoosiers 49-34 in the second half.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 28,2002 12:10 a.m.

Hoosiers undefeated Water polo team loses season starter Patriots, Rams head to Super Bowl

Crowd keeps team fired up

By Dan Cortez · Monday, Jan. 28,2002 12:05 a.m.

Mike Davis tries to stay calm when his team is doing well, but it was a little harder than usual Saturday with a raucous crowd at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers take loss as chance to learn

Friday, Jan. 25,2002 12:46 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team (2-1) lost its first road match of the spring season to Louisville (3-0) 5-2 Thursday. The Hoosiers accomplished what they wanted to but didn't get the results they expected. They won the doubles point, yet failed to claim the singles points. Senior Rahman Smiley (9-5) claimed the only IU singles victory out of six opportunities. He defeated the Cardinals' Alex Sivertsen 6-2, 7-5.

Making weight key for wrestlers

By Tyler Hoeppner · Friday, Jan. 25,2002 12:45 a.m.

No matter what their size, every wrestler has at least one thing in common. All have to make their respective weight for each meet. Making their weight is sometimes a process that can take a couple of days.

Room to improve for women's tennis

By Yahya Chami · Friday, Jan. 25,2002 12:40 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team looks to continue its perfect season against two non-conference opponents this weekend. The Hoosiers will face Western Michigan University at 9:30 a.m. and the Miami University of Ohio at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Indiana Tennis Center.

Meet to measure readiness

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Jan. 25,2002 12:39 a.m.

The men\'s swimming and diving squads travel to Iowa City, Iowa, tomorrow to take on Big Ten foes Iowa (1-2) and Minnesota (2-0). The Golden Gophers, ranked sixth in the nation and the reigning Big Ten champions, could be the Hoosiers' toughest competition. "I think we really need to get up to swim Minnesota because we'll swim them in Big Tens and they're the powerhouse," sophomore Matt Leach said. "They're the ones that won it last year and we're looking to take as many races as we can from them."

Undefeated streak on the line

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Jan. 25,2002 12:38 a.m.

Coming off an emotional victory over rival Purdue, the No. 19 women's swimming and diving team look to remain unbeaten when they square off against No. 18 Penn State and Michigan State tonight.

Attitude is everything for rebounding Hoosiers

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, Jan. 25,2002 12:37 a.m.

Coach Kathi Bennett had to wear forward Jamie Gathing's leather, knee-high boots to the post-game news conference, but at least she doesn't have to run sprints.

Purdue, Iowa trying to pick up steam

By Jason Recker · Friday, Jan. 25,2002 12:35 a.m.

Steve Alford isn't big on Christmas break. At least not after Iowa stumbled to four losses in five Big Ten games after returning to Iowa City. The Hawkeyes escaped with a 75-71 victory against Michigan State Tuesday and might have found some breathing room. They head to Purdue at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in search of their first back-to-back wins since early this month.

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