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Hoosier Classic brings 3 teams to IU

By Michael Norman · Friday, Sept. 9,2011 12:06 a.m.

One week after sweeping the IU Classic at home, the IU women’s volleyball team returns this weekend to welcome Gonzaga, Niagara and Eastern Illinois at the Hoosier Classic.

Delta Gamma event features PGA TOUR players at golf course

By Abby Liebenthal · Friday, Sept. 9,2011 12:04 a.m.

In the midst of a busy golf season, 12 professionals will take a break from their usual competition Friday at the Spikes for Speakers Golf Classic, benefiting the Delta Gamma Lectureship in Values and Ethic.

Undefeated team to face former head coach Freitag

By Nathan Brown · Friday, Sept. 9,2011 12:01 a.m.

After two wins last weekend in the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic against St. Louis and Dayton, the No. 10-ranked men’s soccer team is back in action this weekend in South Bend for the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament. They will face Bucknell and Denver.

Veteran IU squad starts year in Illinois

By Abby Liebenthal · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:57 p.m.

The Hoosiers will open their fall season this weekend at the Northern Intercollegiate in Aurora, Ill. Northern Illinois will have the 54-hole stroke play event at Rich Harvest Farms, a par-72 course listed among Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses.

Team heads to west coast for first road test

By Jeremy Smith · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:55 p.m.

Ranked for the first time this season, No. 19 IU travels to the west coast to face No. 16 Stanford and UC Berkeley.

Hoosiers hope for better outcome than in 2009

By Max McCombs · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:51 p.m.

Two seasons ago, the Hoosiers travelled to Charlottesville, Va., for a seemingly even matchup between two teams looking for a non-conference statement win. They left with a 47-7 loss, managing barely half as many yards on offense as the Cavaliers, a team that would go on to a 3-9 record and fire their coach following the season.

Hoosiers seeking first win of season against Cavaliers in home opener after loss to Ball State

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:49 p.m.

The Cardinals rushed for 210 yards while the Hoosiers ran for 103 yards. That’s a result they hope to avoid when Virginia visits Memorial Stadium to kick off IU’s home schedule at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Column: IU’s season lies within its defense

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:43 p.m.

The fact is, IU has always had a pretty good offense. The Hoosiers lose because they rarely have a defense to match it.

First meet of season not by Hoosiers’ choice

By Matt Spears · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 11:38 p.m.

Yes, it’s on the schedule, but that doesn’t mean it actually matters. That is the stance IU Coach Ron Helmer is taking as his team prepares for Saturday’s Indiana Open in Bloomington.

IU releases new men’s basketball schedule

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 12:09 a.m.

The Hoosiers will kick off the season when they play Stony Brook at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at Assembly Hall. IU will also get the chance to square off against other in-state foes in non-conference play.

Column: Sports that could have filled the lockout void

By Caitlin Ursini · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:14 p.m.

Months and months of the offseason had millions of people hoping for a good outcome for a variety of reasons. Some may have been financially motivated, and some may have been socially motivated, but nevertheless it would have been difficult to fill the void NFL teams would have left.

Injuries, play shuffle offensive line

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 10:45 p.m.

IU’s experienced offensive line struggled to defend sophomore quarterback Edward Wright-Baker, allowing four sacks. But the Hoosiers’ attitude is that they are done dwelling and are considering the next task — a Virginia team that won its season opener against William & Mary, 40-3.

IU releases 2011-12 men’s basketball schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 6:02 p.m.

The 2011-12 IU men’s basketball schedule was released today.

What we have learned thus far in 2011

By Matt Smith · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 12:11 a.m.

Classes are back in full swing, and five of IU’s 24 varsity sports have begun their 2011-12 campaigns. From dominance to question marks, IU has seen it all in the early part of the semester.

A new fan base for a new team

By Avi Zaleon · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 12:08 a.m.

The last few years have been pretty tough, considering the brand of Hoosier basketball with which you were raised.

Hager’s knee injury requires surgery

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 12:05 a.m.

With the least rushing yards and the most sacks allowed in the Big Ten in week one, the IU offensive line was already ailing. Then IU Coach Kevin Wilson delivered news that injuries have exacerbated the situation on the line.

Wynn makes impact despite size

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 12:03 a.m.

True freshman wide receiver Shane Wynn stands at listed measurements of 5-foot-7 and 153 pounds. Despite that, Wynn has quickly found a niche in the IU football team in the wide receiver rotation and as part of special teams.

No ‘win today:' New coach remains positive after loss

By Alex McCarthy · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2011 12:02 a.m.

Though his team lost its season opener 27-20, Wilson wasn’t disappointed. He said he was “concerned” with problems — the offensive and defensive line play, time of possession and his own play calling.

New coach, same old IU

By Justin Albers · Monday, Sept. 5,2011 10:46 p.m.

While the disappointing 27-20 defeat Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium doesn’t mean doom for the season, it does raise some serious issues for IU going forward. And even though these Hoosiers ran a faster, more aggressive offense, there are many reasons why this is the same old team.

IU falls to Ball State, 27-20

By Max McCombs · Monday, Sept. 5,2011 10:45 p.m.

Despite leading at the half, the favored Hoosiers opened the Kevin Wilson era Saturday with a 27-20 loss to the Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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