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Offense will look new, but so will defense

By Dave Leno · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:20 a.m.

Last season, IU suffered the injury bug so bad, it was almost OK to use it as an excuse for the disappointing 3-9 record. Not this year, though – not with this rigorous schedule that boasts many bowl teams. The Hoosiers’ defense must step up even more than the offense.

Sophomore outfielder Kipp Schutz takes a swing during the Indiana Hoosiers 9-5 win against Valparaiso April 8 at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers face Ball State on the road today at 3 p.m.

IU takes win streak to Muncie

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:18 a.m.

IU looks to build on a four-game win streak at 3 p.m. today in Muncie when they take on Ball State (15-15). The Hoosiers (16-17) are currently tied for first place in the Big Ten with a 6-2 conference record.

Sophomore Pitcher Ashley Hobbs winds up April 8 during the first game of a double header agaisnt Ohio State at the IU Softball Field. Indiana lost the first game 14-4, and the second 1-0.

Pitching duo faces powerful Illini

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, April 15,2009 12:15 a.m.

Senior Ashley Hobbs and sophomore Sara Olson have combined for three straight gems from the mound for the Hoosiers (7-28, 3-7). With a double header at Illinois (22-12, 5-4) tonight, the pitching duo will look to make it five.

In this April 16, 2008 file photo former New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas smiles before a basketball game in Indianapolis. Thomas has accepted the job as Florida International's basketball coach. The school said Tuesday, April 14, 2009 that Thomas signed a five-year contract.

Isiah Thomas takes FIU coaching job

By Tim Reynolds · Tuesday, April 14,2009 2:57 p.m.

MIAMI — Isiah Thomas is back in coaching, and Florida International wound up as his surprising destination. The former IU player and NBA coach was hired to take over FIU's program Tuesday, a move that gives the Hall of Fame player a chance to revive his career.

In this July 2, 2002 file photo, Philadelphia Phillies announcer Harry Kalas looks out over Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia before the start of the New York Mets-Phillies game. Kalas, who punctuated innumerable home runs with his "Outta Here!" call, died Monday after being found in the broadcast booth before a game against the Washington Nationals. He was 73.

Phillies announcer Harry Kalas dies at 73

By Howard Fendrich · Monday, April 13,2009 10:06 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who punctuated innumerable home runs with his “Outta Here!” call, died Monday after being found in the broadcast booth before a game against the Washington Nationals. He was 73.

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Hulls named Mr. Basketball

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, April 13,2009 12:13 a.m.

In November, Jordan Hulls officially signed to play for IU. In March, his high school team completed an undefeated season and won a state championship. On Sunday, he was named Indiana’s Mr. Basketball.

IU's Matt Bashore throws to a Chicago State batter during a game in the rain March 31 at Sembower Field.

Pitching paves way to series sweep

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, April 13,2009 12:03 a.m.

With his team struggling through the season’s early stages, IU coach Tracy Smith consistently pointed to pitching as one of his its most glaring weaknesses. IU’s weekend series sweep against Iowa, however, saw a markedly different result from the incline.

Bloomington South senior guard Jordan Hulls drives past a Detroit Country Day defender during a game on Feb. 21 in Bloomington. Hulls is an IU commit.

Hulls named Indiana's Mr. Basketball

Saturday, April 11,2009 11:11 p.m.

IU commit Jordan Hulls, currently a senior at Bloomington South, is Indiana's Mr. Basketball. The Indianapolis Star made the announcement Sunday morning. Hulls had been the long-thought front-runner for the award after leading South to a Class 4A state championship last month.

Junior pitcher Eric Arnett releases a throw during the third inning of a game against Xaver March 26, 2008 at Sembower field. The Hoosiers came from behind to win the game 10-4.

IU knocks off Iowa 5-1, moves into first place

Saturday, April 11,2009 10:42 p.m.

IU junior pitcher Eric Arnett went a full nine innings, giving up only two hits and one earned run en route to a 5-1 win against Iowa on Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa.

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IU prepares for Penn State

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Friday, April 10,2009 12:15 a.m.

Three straight Big Ten losses is a rut the Hoosiers are determined to get out of. The No. 53 Hoosiers look to clean their slate against No. 3 Ohio State and No. 61 Penn State this weekend at home.

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Hoosiers look to rebound at home course

By Ryan Winn · Friday, April 10,2009 12:14 a.m.

After its worst finish this season, the IU men’s golf team hopes to prove this weekend it still belongs among the elite in the Adidas Hoosier Invitational on the IU Golf Course.

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