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Wolverines: tough road to repeat

Friday, March 30,2001 12:11 a.m.

The University of Michigan shocked everyone last year when the underdog Wolverines shut out top-ranked Iowa 2-0 in the Big Ten Softball Championships to take home the conference crown. But if the national polls are any indication, the Wolverines enter Big Ten action this week facing yet another uphill climb in their title defense.

Co-captains share team, friendship

By Nate Rau · Friday, March 30,2001 12:08 a.m.

Softball players Stormy Hanson and Brooke Monroe think they have a bond that will last a lifetime. How do they know they've forged a lifelong friendship? Perhaps it's because Hanson can wake Monroe at 3 a.m., for fear Bigfoot is outside her window.

Team eyes postseason play

By Nate Rau · Friday, March 30,2001 12:08 a.m.

The softball team has struggled to a 10-19 pre-conference record, and it won't get any easier with conference play set to begin today. IU embarks on its goal of making it to the Big Ten tournament with a doubleheader against Wisconsin (17-12) at 2 p.m. at the IU Softball Field. "I think Wisconsin is definitely going to be a tough opponent," coach Diane Stephenson said. "I talked to the team, and we definitely know we have to step it up a notch to be competitive in the Big Ten."

Trainers help athletes stay healthy

By Ira Klapper · Thursday, March 29,2001 12:43 a.m.

While coaches often prepare the game plan and athletes execute on the field, there is another group of people at IU that helps the athletic teams achieve -- the student athletic trainers.

Team opens spring schedule

Wednesday, March 28,2001 12:11 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team opened its spring schedule Saturday with a 2-0 win against St. Louis. IU got on the board in the first half when the Hoosiers played a deep ball in the Biliken zone where IU freshman Kim Sturm one-timed a ball past the SLU keeper. Freshman Shelly Gruszka added the assist.

Coach chosen to get award

Wednesday, March 28,2001 12:05 a.m.

Lin Loring, in his 24th season as the women's tennis coach, can add another award to his list of accomplishments. Loring has been selected as 2001 recipient of the Bill Orwig Medal by the IU Alumni Association.

Team drops both games to Cardinals

Wednesday, March 28,2001 12:03 a.m.

The IU softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader against Louisville Tuesday. The Hoosiers (10-19) lost the opener 5-4 and were shut out in the second game 5-0. With the win, the Cardinals improve their record to 22-11.

Hoosiers lose heartbreaker to IUPUI Jaguars

Wednesday, March 28,2001 12:02 a.m.

IUPUI scored five times in the top of the ninth inning to defeat IU 7-5 Tuesday at Sembower Field and snap the Hoosier's 14-game win streak against the Jaguars.

Around The Game

Tuesday, March 27,2001 12:23 a.m.

Men's golf team finishes 11th in tournament The men\'s golf team finished tied for 11th place in the rain-shortened Dr. Pepper Intercollegiate this weekend in Pottsboro, Texas.

Team to battle in doubleheader

Monday, March 26,2001 11:37 p.m.

Chilly weather kept the softball team from playing its doubleheader against Ball State Sunday. Today the Hoosiers will get another chance to do battle if the weather cooperates.

Defense doesn't dwell on past, looks ahead to future

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, March 26,2001 11:37 p.m.

Scoring 30 or more points per game was not a problem for the IU football team last season. It was the 40 or more points given up by the defense that drew concern.

Hoosiers take on struggling Jaguars

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, March 26,2001 11:35 p.m.

Before the baseball team faces 2000 Big Ten champion Minnesota this weekend in Bloomington, the Hoosiers will prepare for the Golden Gophers with a mid-week game against a team that's won less than one fifth of its games.

Polo team to face familiar rivals

Friday, March 23,2001 12:27 a.m.

This weekend, the water polo team will compete against familiar foes as the Hoosiers travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., for its second weekend of Collegiate Water Polo Association conference play. IU is the only undefeated team in CWPA.

After series on road, team returns home

Friday, March 23,2001 12:24 a.m.

After a stretch of matches on the road, the women's tennis team finally has a match at their place this weekend. In fact, it has two. IU plays at home for the first time in more than a month after getting one win in five tries on the road, dropping their record to 8-6, 1-2 in the Big Ten.

Women's crew team begins spring season

Friday, March 23,2001 12:23 a.m.

After a four-month break, the women's crew team begins its spring season Sunday at Lake Lemon against Louisville. The Cardinals and Hoosiers will take to the water at 10 a.m.

Golfers may do badly, hope for good

By Guy Cipriano · Friday, March 23,2001 12:22 a.m.

The men's golf team proved it could shoot both low and high scores in its first two spring tournaments. Saturday and Sunday when the team competes in the 54-hole Dr. Pepper Intercollegiate in Tanglewood, Texas, the Hoosiers are hoping the low scores will outnumber the high ones.

Team aims to stop road losses

Friday, March 23,2001 12:20 a.m.

Road trips are usually considered fun. But the men's tennis team might say otherwise.

Freshman duo seal shutout victory for Hoosiers

By Michael Sherman · Friday, March 23,2001 12:19 a.m.

The game was already over in freshman Dawn Ramynke's mind when she stepped up to the plate in the 7th and final inning of a scoreless game against the Indiana State Sycamores (8-16).

Teams prepare for time trials

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, March 23,2001 12:16 a.m.

The women's Little 500 teams finally get the chance to see where they stand as they take to the track in Bill Armstrong stadium for qualifications Saturday.

39 teams vie for 33 spots in men's race

By Guy Cipriano · Friday, March 23,2001 12:16 a.m.

Waiting to qualify for the Little 500 is a nerve-wrecking experience for many first-year riders. For some veterans, qualifying is a formality. But during Saturday's qualifying round at Bill Armstrong Stadium, many of the 39 men's teams will feel a little uneasy.

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