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Gophers dig up victory

By David Uchiyama · Monday, Jan. 22,2001 12:17 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The game appeared to be well in hand. IU held a 13-point lead with less than three minutes to go, and Minnesota wasn't threatening. But looks can be deceiving. Minnesota implemented a full-court press, and within those three minutes, the Golden Gophers tied the game and sent it to overtime, where they prevailed 78-74 Saturday in Williams Arena.

Hoosiers set sights on Golden Gophers

By David Uchiyama · Sunday, Jan. 21,2001 3:13 p.m.

Minnesota guard Terrance Simmons said before the season started that the Gophers just wanted to have fun this year. They weren't interested in wins and losses because the team doesn't have a lot of talent.

Coach says IU needs depth to beat talented Buckeyes

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, Jan. 19,2001 12:49 a.m.

Women's track and field coach Randy Heisler looked at the entry sheets for his Hoosiers' meet against Ohio State and determined the Buckeyes could win at least seven events Saturday at Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse.

Team goes for 2 in a row

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Friday, Jan. 19,2001 12:46 a.m.

Coming off an 85-77 victory against conference rival Michigan, the men's indoor track team hopes to continue the momentum when facing Ohio State at noon Saturday in its home opener at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse.

Team faces grudge match at home

By Brett Wallace · Friday, Jan. 19,2001 12:44 a.m.

The hockey team last played Miami of Ohio University March 4. In a close contest, the Clubhawks edged out the Hoosiers 3-2. Not only did Miami hold a 3-0-1 record against the Hoosiers last season, but the March 4 game was the national championship.

Bennett heads home with victory in mind

By Aaron Sharockman · Friday, Jan. 19,2001 12:34 a.m.

It's homecoming weekend for coach Kathi Bennett. And everyone's making a big deal about it. Except Kathi Bennett.

Game of rivals marks end for facility

Friday, Jan. 19,2001 12:33 a.m.

It's fitting that the final meet in Purdue's Lambert Pool is against its biggest rival, IU. IU heads to West Lafayette to battle Purdue at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 61-year-old Lambert Pool. The aging venue is being replaced by the Aquactics Center, set to open in August.

Defense clinches Hoosier win

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Thursday, Jan. 18,2001 12:45 a.m.

When junior guard Dane Fife was a senior in high school, he used to watch Penn State senior guard Joe Crispin play on television.

Championship is athlete's No. 1 goal

By Will Allen · Thursday, Jan. 18,2001 12:36 a.m.

Imagine being bundled in crimson warm-ups and a gray hooded sweatshirt, jumping rope after a strenuous three-round match. Meet Viktor Sveda, a junior wrestler who does this very ritual.

Wrestlers to face rival

By Ryan Lengerich · Thursday, Jan. 18,2001 12:32 a.m.

For the wrestling team to secure a victory tonight, momentum is the key word. IU opens Big Ten competition against rival Purdue. The Hoosiers will play host to the match at 7 p.m. at Mater Dei High School in Evansville.

IU meets Purdue in conference opener

By Michael Sherman · Thursday, Jan. 18,2001 12:30 a.m.

Senior Mike Dixon anxiously lined up across from his practice partner. As sweat increasingly faded the letters on his IU football T-shirt, Dixon lunged forward and locked arms with his counterpart. Seconds later, he towered over his fallen opponent like any linebacker gloating after a quarterback sack.

Moye comes off bench with heart

By David Uchiyama · Thursday, Jan. 18,2001 12:20 a.m.

Freshman A.J. Moye didn't run to IU's huddle after Penn State called a timeout in the second half. He skipped. Smiling and slapping hands with his teammates, Moye was enjoying his playing time in IU's 77-69 victory over Penn State.

Cuban racks up 5th NBA fine this season

Wednesday, Jan. 17,2001 12:31 a.m.

DALLAS — Dallas owner and IU alumnus Mark Cuban has received another fine from the NBA, this one totaling $100,000 for sitting on the baseline during the Mavericks game in Minneapolis, last week. "I wasn't aware this was finable, there isn't a rule against it," Cuban said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. "They said it wasn't fitting for an owner to sit there. Ridiculous."

Hoosier advances to quarterfinals

Wednesday, Jan. 17,2001 12:29 a.m.

In its first action since October, the men's tennis team saw some success at the Big Ten Singles Championships last weekend at Ann Arbor, Mich. Senior Milan Rakvica was the Hoosiers' strongest showing, as he won each of his first three rounds in straight sets. He was eliminated in the tournament's quarterfinal by the No. 7 seed from Illinois, Philip Stolt (2-6, 3-6).

Chapman is 'premier post player'

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, Jan. 17,2001 12:28 a.m.

Some say the quiet ones are always more dangerous. This silent predator for the women's basketball team comes in the form of a 6-foot-5 inch junior from Montpelier, Ind. Her name is Jill Chapman. "She's that soft-spoken person," senior guard Heather Cassady said. "Every once in a while, she'll hit a big shot that will get her going, but most of the time she's kind of reserved."

Hoosiers need Big Ten win

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Wednesday, Jan. 17,2001 12:25 a.m.

Junior guard Dane Fife said he realizes interim head coach Mike Davis wants more offensive productivity from the guards. But Fife said the IU guards aren't quick enough to create their own shots. He even said that maybe, just maybe, the guards "aren't clever enough" to create their own shots. This could be a problem for the Hoosiers (10-7, 1-2 Big Ten) when they face Penn State (11-3, 2-2) and senior guard Joe Crispin, the conference's leading scorer, at 6 p.m. today in Assembly Hall. Crispin is an agile, off-the-dribble shooter averaging 26 points per game against the Big Ten, good for No. 6 in the nation.

Davis calls for production from guards

By David Uchiyama · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 1:03 a.m.

Interim head coach Mike Davis said his guards need to step up their play, a sentiment shared by starting guard Dane Fife.

Team wins 9 of 15 events, but still ties with Michigan

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:54 a.m.

The women's track and field team won nine of 15 events, but tied with Michigan 81-81 Saturday in Ann Arbor. The Hoosiers trailed the Wolverines 78-76 heading into the final event, the 4x400-meter relay. IU edged Michigan by one second to tally five points to the Wolverines' three.

Hoosiers take home victory, personal bests

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:53 a.m.

In a day of upsets and personal records, the men's indoor track team came away with a nail-biting 85-77 victory Saturday against rival Michigan in the Hoosiers' season opener at Ann Arbor.

Women swimmers keep perfect record

Tuesday, Jan. 16,2001 12:50 a.m.

The women's swimming and diving team remained undefeated with a 154-89 win over Ohio State Saturday in Columbus.

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