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Men's rugby team falls to Ohio State 28-15

By Amanda Schmitt · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 1:05 a.m.

Saturday's game against Ohio State proved to be not only the season's biggest game for the men's rugby team but also its biggest disappointment. The Hoosiers scored only twice during the game and gave up twice as many tries in a game that left them just out of reach of the national final four tournament. The Hoosiers lost 28-15.

Hockey team sweeps Kentucky

By Brett Wallace · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 1:04 a.m.

IU coaches and players were confident they would sweep the University of Kentucky in the teams' home-and-home series this weekend. And as IU expected, the Hoosiers crushed the Wildcats both nights, defeating Kentucky 11-5 Friday at the Frank Southern Center, 1965 S. Henderson Ave., and 7-1 Saturday at the Lexington Ice Arena.

Volleyball team battles inconsistency for win

By Jason Recker · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 1:03 a.m.

It might just be that the volleyball team suffers from a slight personality disorder. Friday, the sluggish, uninspired version poked its head into University Gym. A mere 24 hours later, IU's energized, upbeat twin rumbled in.

Cross country teams compete at Big Tens

Monday, Oct. 30,2000 1 a.m.

The men's cross country team took second place with 81 points in the Big Ten championships behind Wisconsin's 45 points Sunday in Madison, Wis. Penn State finished third with 82 points.

Feisty Fife looked upon by teammates as leader

By Pete Newmann and Peter Newmann · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 1 a.m.

Scrappy. Feisty. Dane Fife. In a three-minute span in the second half of Sunday's annual Red and White intrasquad scrimmage, the 6-foot-4, 200 pound junior guard displayed the character that defines him as a player.

Soccer team ends season with victory over Wildcats

By Ryan Gunterman · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 12:58 a.m.

The women's soccer team had not scored a goal in the last seven games before Sunday's match against Kentucky, when the Hoosiers scored three in the first half. Those three goals would be all the Hoosiers needed to dismantle the Wildcats 3-1. Junior midfielder Stacey Peterson wasted no time ending the Hoosiers' scoreless run when she put a shot in the bottom right corner of the net on a feed from sophomore forward Kate Kastl, just 9:32 into the game.

Penn State field goal seals victory over Hoosiers

By Guy Cipriano · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 12:55 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Penn State senior quarterback Rashard Casey didn't want to watch. After Casey marched his team 52 yards in less than two minutes, his teammates' hopes of defeating IU rested on the foot of senior kicker Ryan Primanti.

Hoosiers suffer another 4th quarter loss

By Dan Cortez · Monday, Oct. 30,2000 12:49 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- In four years, he has done a lot of things. He brought in his own players and coaches. He installed a high-powered offense with a talented quarterback. He was able to move a home game to Indianapolis. But coach Cam Cameron hasn't been able to teach his team one crucial aspect of football.

Mightier than the 'Penn'

By Guy Cipriano · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:34 a.m.

Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State are considered the Big Ten's "big three." Every year, when a season begins, it's expected that the three teams will contend for the conference title. But in 2000, a year where logic is being defied in the Big Ten, Penn State needs a perfect record in its four remaining games to qualify for a bowl game.

Hoosiers play host to Penn State in RCA Dome

By Dan Cortez · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:16 a.m.

It's a home game, but it isn't at Memorial Stadium. The game is away from home, but the Hoosiers will be considered the home team. Either way, when the Hoosiers travel to Indianapolis Saturday for their meeting with Penn State at the RCA Dome, the site and stadium won't be important to them.

Hoosiers face biggest test of season

By Amanda Schmitt · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:12 a.m.

The men's rugby team is ready for Ohio State University.

Around the Game

Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:10 a.m.

Last year, the women's swimming and diving team edged out Illinois for sixth place at Big Ten championships. The Hoosiers look to continue their winning streak against the Fighting Illini in a dual meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center.

Hoosiers to play in regional tournament

By Benjy Ekhaus · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 2:03 a.m.

Seven players from the men's tennis team will get their final fall tournament action beginning today and continuing through Monday in Madison, Wis., at the Region IV ITA tournament. The event features 128 singles players and 64 doubles teams from 29 schools, including top players from the area.

Confident team enters into 1st home game against Wildcats

By Brett Wallace · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:57 a.m.

The hockey team faces off against the University of Kentucky in a split series this weekend. The Hoosiers welcome the Wildcats to the Frank Southern Center, 1965 S. Henderson St., for the team's first home game of the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Kentucky hosts IU at the Lexington Ice Center Saturday.

Team hopes to turn around record

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:55 a.m.

When the volleyball team takes the court this weekend to battle Michigan and Michigan State it will be the beginning of the Hoosiers second chance at success. This weekend marks the second half of the Big Ten season.

Rowers look forward to Head of Elk regatta

By Ryan Lengerich · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:52 a.m.

Many coaches will tell their teams to approach each race like it's the most important race of the season. For crew, this weekend's Head of the Elk regatta is the most important race of the season.

Seniors attribute personal success to determination

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:50 a.m.

Sunday's game marks the final time Wendy Graves, Chrissy Heubi, Jena Kluska and Kendal Willis will step onto the soccer field as Indiana Hoosiers. Each senior has stated their disappointment in this year's season because of their losing record and failure to reach the Big Ten tournament, but no one has been disappointed in their time as a Hoosier.

Team finishes season at home

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:48 a.m.

The women's soccer team finishes up the 2000 season at home against cross-state rival Kentucky Sunday afternoon.

Men's team aims for Big Ten title

By Mary Warren · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:47 a.m.

It's crunch time for both the men's and women's cross country teams while in Madison, Wis., and this weekend's Big Ten Championship could make or break either team. Although this will be the smallest number of teams the Hoosiers have competed against in more than a month, the teams they do encounter will be nationally-ranked. The No. 24 men's team dreams of only the best -- first place. IU has not won a Big Ten championship since 1980, but this year's Hoosiers are confident they have what it takes.

Women's crew captain holds team together

By Ryan Lengerich · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 2:14 a.m.

In the sport of rowing, the boat can only move as fast as the weakest person allows it to go. Leading by example, Katy Ostertag, captain of the rowing team, has made sure the weakest person is as strong as possible.

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