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Minnesota reclaims Big Ten title; Hoosiers place 8th

EVANSTON, ILL. -- The Minnesota Golden Gophers reclaimed their Big Ten title Sunday with a 23.5 point victory against their closest competitor, Illinois. IU finished eighth in the tournament, 5.5 points behind Michigan State. "It just feels great," Minnesota 157-pound second-place finisher Luke Becker said. "We came in here with a goal, wrestled some amazing matches and walked out Big Ten champions." Many of the 5,000 plus who piled into Welsh-Ryan Arena were sporting University of Iowa colors, and although the Hawkeyes finished third as a team, few said they were disappointed by their individual marks.

Illinois wrestler defeats Sveda

EVANSTON, ILL. -- There couldn't have been a more appropriate atmosphere. Junior Viktor Sveda approached the mat opposite Illinois's Nate Patrick. IU wrestling remembers Nate Patrick. Last year, Patrick defeated IU's Ty Matthews en route to his second place finish at the Big Ten tournament. Earlier this year, Patrick and Sveda dueled twice, with each wrestler winning once.

History repeating for Hoosiers

FISHERS, Ind. -- The Hoosiers were eliminated from the 1999 American Collegiate Hockey League Division II National Championship Tournament because of a tiebreaker. IU and Michigan State ended their battle in a 3-3 tie. Michigan State had scored 18 goals in the tournament, while IU had 17. So, despite the tie, the Spartans advanced to the semifinals. The same scenario unfolded again this year.

Career high not enough

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Even the Hoosier crowd was an underdog when the women's basketball team took on Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten tournament Friday night at the Van Andel Arena. While the black-and-gold clad Hawkeyes fans dominated the stands, the IU crowd, much like the team, was watching silently as Iowa took control of the court and arena. The only thing the Hoosiers could do to combat the Hawkeyes and their fans was unleash junior forward Erin McGinnis.

IU, Iowa to tangle in second round

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. - Lisa Bluder still has Kathi Bennett's number. Between the two coaches, whose career paths have moved in similar directions, Bluder's teams have beaten Bennett's.

Pizza, Purdue on Hoosier team's menu

Dinner with Doubles? Most would consider this a double date. While it is a date of some sorts, the men's tennis team does not plan on treating its guests kindly on the court.

Big Ten boasts 10 ranked teams

Team looks to extinguish Flames

The IU baseball team will face the University of Illinois at Chicago in a three-game series at 3 p.m. today at Sembower Field. Coming off a 6-0 shutout of DePauw Friday, the Hoosiers are going to try to avoid becoming UIC's third victim in 10 games.

Hoosiers tie NYU

The hockey team tied New York University 5-5 Thursday in its second-round game in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II tournament in Fishers, Ind.

Hoosiers eye season sweep of rival Boilermakers

Junior Dane Fife sported a cherry-red mark on the side of his neck Thursday. "Yeah. Kyle (Hornsby) gave it to me," Fife said jokingly.

Talented Big Ten to test IU

For a Big Ten wrestler to become a national qualifier, he must place in the top seven in his weight class or earn one of three wild-card spots at this weekend's conference championships.

IU upbeat, ready for Big Ten

The pressure is rising. This weekend marks the beginning of the end for each wrestler who has dreamed of becoming a national qualifier, All-American or national champion.

Hoosiers advance in blowout

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The women's basketball team has shown many similarities to its male counterpart this season. Both squads are operating under a first-year coach, have unnerving tendencies to blow big leads and had the ability to beat a Minnesota basketball team within 24 hours of each other.

McNeely named AD

IU President Myles Brand announced today that Michael McNeely will replace retiring athletics director Clarence Doninger in July.

Weiser unlikely to leave CSU

According to Colorado news outlets, Colorado State University athletics director Tim Weiser -- the frontrunner to replace athletics director Clarence Doninger -- withdrew his name from consideration Wednesday. Colorado State sports information director Gary Ozzello spoke with Weiser Wednesday, and said Weiser plans to remain in Fort Collins, Colo. "When I spoke to him today, he reiterated to me that he was at Colorado State and that he anticipated being there for a long time," Ozzello told The Associated Press.

Fans: 'Keep Mike Davis'

As interim head coach Mike Davis was introduced in Assembly Hall Wednesday night, IU legend Walt Bellamy stood and applauded. But he wasn't just being polite.He's a big Mike Davis fan. So is Kent Benson. Damon Bailey is, too. Add Calbert Cheaney, Archie Dees, Bob Leonard and Jimmy Rayl to the list. On a night celebrating the last century of Indiana basketball, the hot topic of conversation was the future of IU basketball and whether it should include Davis.

Pitcher earns GPA award

Junior Alison Cooke's approach to pitching is perhaps best summarized by her catcher, junior Brooke Monroe. "She's really smart," Monroe said of Cooke on the mound. "She remembers whether a batter got a hit or not, where they hit it, when they hit it. She always tells us who's coming up in the batting order. She's been a very effective leader."

Big Ten tourney set to begin

There's a sense of excitement in the Big Ten this week. But for the most part, it's in all of the wrong places.

Hoosiers to kick off tournament

The last time IU faced Minnesota, the Hoosiers defeated the Golden Gophers by 29 points.

Hoosiers trounce Gophers

The final home game of the season is usually dedicated to the seniors on the Hoosier roster, but this team doesn't have any. Instead, IU played like it was the last game in Assembly Hall for interim head coach Mike Davis, whose future at the University remains uncertain.