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Weekend competition ends in tennis victory

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:41 a.m.

The women's tennis team made quick work of its competition this weekend, routing Bowling Green and Ball State 7-0.

Hoosiers win close match at Notre Dame

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:41 a.m.

The men's tennis team started the season well with a road victory Thursday against Notre Dame.

Hoosiers split weekend set, fall behind in Big Ten standings

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:40 a.m.

The wrestling squad took three out of four matches this weekend, but the sole loss turned out to be a crucial one. Sunday afternoon's 22-11 loss against 9th-ranked Ohio State drops the Hoosiers to 1-2 in Big Ten competition, as the Buckeyes squashed the Hoosers' hopes of moving up in the national rankings.

Michigan State outplays 2nd-ranked Hoosiers

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:39 a.m.

The hockey team was swept this weekend at Michigan State University. A last-minute empty-net goal resulted in a 7-5 loss Friday, while two goals in the final five minutes of the third period equaled a 4-2 Hoosier loss Saturday. "I think we got outplayed from top to bottom," junior forward and assistant captain Bryan Grant said. "We didn't come out to play Friday night. Once we got the lead, we went back to not playing very well. And Saturday we were terrible."

Freshman makes waves in Senior Day loss

By Colin Ross · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:37 a.m.

In a meet that started with a ceremony to honor the seniors of the IU men's swimming and diving team and ended in a loss, it was a freshman who stole the show.

Change in attitude allows McGinnis playing time

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:36 a.m.

Erin McGinnis had to sit and watch from the sidelines last year. The rules were what made the transfer from Auburn a spectator as the Hoosiers struggled in a 10-18 season.

Hoosiers hang on to win despite difficulties

By Aaron Sharockman · Monday, Jan. 29,2001 12:29 a.m.

For the first time in 17 days, coach Kathi Bennett has a reason to smile. After three consecutive losses had plunged IU from second to seventh in the Big Ten standings, the Hoosiers righted the ship Sunday with a 83-76 win over Ohio State.

With 19-point comeback, Iowa beats Hoosiers

By David Uchiyama · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:59 p.m.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Interim head coach Mike Davis needed a moment to himself after IU's 71-66 loss to No. 17 Iowa Saturday. He just finished watching his team squander a 17-point halftime lead and fall to 3-4 in the Big Ten. The second half was not a pretty sight for Davis.

Recker, Fife reunited

By David Uchiyama · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:57 p.m.

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Dane Fife and Luke Recker embraced after No. 17 Iowa's 71-66 victory against IU. It was the first time the former roommates played against each other in a game that mattered.

Hoosiers lose close rematch

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 3:48 a.m.

Every time the Hoosiers made a run at No. 19 Penn State, the Lady Lions roared back. That was how the game went for the women's basketball team in its 79-70 loss Thursday night.

Injury-plagued Buckeyes suit up goalie, volleyball player

By Aaron Sharockman · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:12 a.m.

After starting the season 10-0, Ohio State women's basketball coach Beth Burns couldn't help but have high hopes for the Big Ten season. But the Buckeyes' hopes of fighting for an NCAA tournament bid have taken a slight dive. Burns -- coaching a team plagued with injuries -- is now fighting to keep five healthy Buckeyes on the floor.

Ready for war

By Eddie Pells · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:11 a.m.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Making a guarantee he can't keep is one sure way for an NFL coach to quickly become an ex-coach. Another is to pepper every moment with bold, brash statements, then fail to produce a winner.

Hoosiers fall to Penn St.

By Aaron Sharockman · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 1:10 a.m.

IU's 79-70 loss to No. 19 Penn State cut two ways Thursday night at Assembly Hall. Along with the Hoosiers dropping their third consecutive conference game and falling further back in the Big Ten standings, they lost two players for the game.

From the other bench: Recker to face Hoosiers

By Jason Recker · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 12:38 a.m.

Steve Alford broke the hearts of the rest of the Big Ten during his four-year stint at IU. Luke Recker did much of the same, but his Hoosier tenure lasted only two seasons.

Swimming team facing the pressure

By Colin Ross · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 12:17 a.m.

Not that the men's swimming team needed any more motivation, but Saturday's noon meet at Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center against Michigan is also Senior Day and the Hoosiers' final home meet of the season.

Hoosiers look to remain unbeaten

Friday, Jan. 26,2001 12:15 a.m.

The old and the new will collide for the women's tennis team at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the IU Tennis Pavilion. The old -- classic rival Ball State, a team the Hoosiers have handled in all 10 of their prior meetings. The new -- Bowling Green, a team IU has seen once before in team competition. After a fall season with no team meets, the Hoosiers are 2-0 with wins last weekend against Western Michigan and Miami of Ohio. IU breezed by both teams with one loss in the 14 matches.

Swimmers to face Nittany Lions

By Matt Pera · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 12:13 a.m.

As the women's swimming team prepares for its last meet of the regular season today, there is a feeling of confidence and determination. The 19th-ranked Hoosiers (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) are having their best season since coach Dorsey Tierney took over three years ago and have their sights set on going undefeated.

Team to face Spartan rematch

By Brett Wallace · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 12:11 a.m.

After a weekend with one win and one loss to conference rival Miami of Ohio, the hockey team travels to East Lansing, Mich., tonight and Saturday to battle Michigan State.

Lopsided loss is motivation

By Ryan Lengerich · Friday, Jan. 26,2001 12:09 a.m.

Throughout this week's practice, IU's wrestlers prepared for Sunday's dual at No. 9 Ohio State. A 39-0 loss to fifth-ranked Illinois one week ago serves as their motivation. What will it take for No. 20 Indiana to recover from Sunday's loss and upset the Buckeyes? For head coach Duane Goldman, the answer is simple.

Hoosiers hope for revenge

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Jan. 25,2001 12:14 a.m.

The odds are stacked against the women's basketball team when it takes on No. 15 Penn State 7:30 p.m. today in Assembly Hall. Not only are the Hoosiers 0-3 against ranked teams this season, that list includes Penn State. The Lady Lions handed IU its worst defeat of the season, 89-68, 11 days ago. "Penn State is the best team I've coached against," coach Kathi Bennett said after the loss. "We played hard, but their size really hurt us."

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