Sports

Football tries to stay alive

Kurt Kittner didn't shy away from criticizing his performance last weekend in Illinois' 14-10 loss at Michigan State. The Illini junior quarterback said even his mom could have made some of the throws he couldn't.

Soccer to end season on road

This weekend is supposed to be an uneventful one for the men's soccer team. Coach Jerry Yeagley traditionally gives the team a week off before the Big Ten Tournament so it can rest -- both physically and mentally. But this year will be different.

Hoosiers to face Athletes in Action

After weeks of slamming against themselves in practice, men's basketball will finally face another team. The Hoosiers' preparation for the regular season begins against Athletes in Action at 2 p.m. Sunday in Assembly Hall. IU will play a second exhibition game Nov. 10 against Marathon Oil before facing Pepperdine University in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament Nov. 14.

Style, flair distinguish sophomore's play

Juggling and whipping soccer balls across the field to wide-open teammates and tricking defenders, Marcus Chorvat, a sophomore midfielder on the men's soccer team, is known for his stylish play.

Freshmen's season disappoints

Freshman midfielder Emily Hotz can't even remember the last time a team of hers had a losing season.

Small size, big plays for Floyd

Junior defensive back Marcus Floyd said he's blessed. He's not blessed in physical stature. Floyd stands just 5-foot-9 and weighs 191 pounds.

Cross country team enjoys ranking

When the men's cross country team set their goals for the season, they had no idea they would exceed all their expectations. Yesterday, coach Robert Chapman was named Big Ten Coach of the Year.

Hockey team has high hopes

Ask the hockey team's captains and first line who the team's rival is, and they'll give a more energetic, unified response than the Three Tenors could ever hope to achieve. "Miami."

Hoosiers end season 1-11

Through thick and thin, the field hockey team completed its first varsity season after 19 years of not fielding a team. But this season ended with a 1-11 record and suffered shutouts in all the losses, even though the team exceeded expectations.

Passing could revive team

As the season progresses, the Hoosiers' offense continues to focus more on the rushing game. IU has had success doing so, averaging 257.6 yards per game on the ground, the eighth best rushing attack in the nation.

Team prepares for tourney

The women's tennis team ends its fall season with a trip to Michigan for the ITA/Rolex Midwest Championships this weekend. The tournament kicks off with qualifying rounds today and Friday, and main draws beginning Saturday. It is an individual event, so the team does not gain points.

Football coach remains patient

Many coaches in Cam Cameron's shoes would be frustrated by now. For three years, the football coach has witnessed his team lose too many close games in the final minutes. This season is no different, as three of the Hoosiers' five losses have been decided in the last minutes of the game. Saturday against Penn State, Cameron's team fell 27-24 on a field goal with less than one minute remaining.

Volleyball Hoosiers face road woes

Friendly confines anywhere in the Big Ten? Hardly. Well, sometimes. Sometimes far from it. The women's volleyball team has yet to find any gymnasium, hall or arena overly cordial, not even their home turf -- University Gym.

Life on club rowing team expensive, but 'worth it'

When George Werres was a freshman, someone pulled him aside and said, "Hey, you're tall. Want to try rowing?" Now a sophomore, Werres wakes up every morning at 5:30 to meet the rest of the Crew Club at the Fine Arts Plaza by 6, and he gets back from crew practice at 8:30. He pays his dues for this privilege -- $100 a semester, plus race fees, and like all crew members, he buys his own equipment.

Crew team finishes season strong, begins training

The rowing team concluded its fall season with a strong finish in the last race, but there is no room for relaxation as the team enters the winter training season.

The season that could have been

The women's soccer team doesn't like to reflect on what could have been. But after Sunday's 3-1 win against Kentucky, the Hoosiers (8-9-1) have found it more difficult to avoid wondering what could have been this season.

Hoosiers focus on attitude, desire

The volleyball team is giving itself a makeover. After a dismal 3-7 start in Big Ten play, the Hoosiers have started making changes, both in their line up and their attitude.

Field hockey team finishes season with 9-0 loss, looks to Big Tens

The women's field hockey team finished its first regular varsity season with a 9-0 loss to Michigan State (11-8, 2-5 Big Ten) Sunday in East Lansing, Mich.

Women outswim Illinois

The women's swimming and diving team won 10 events to defeat Illinois 180.50-118.50 Saturday at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center. Senior Jenn Cristy won all four of her events, as she anchored the victorious 400-meter medley relay team and placed first in the 50-meter, 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle races.

On the sidelines