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Running back Darius Willis tries to evade safety Kyle Detrick during the Spring Game on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. The Crimson team won 28-27.

Running backs shine in spring game

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, April 19,2009 11:05 p.m.

IU coach Bill Lynch stressed  last week the importance of an improved rushing attack. The Hoosiers’ renewed emphasis on the backfield was evident Saturday afternoon, as Demetrius McCray and Darius Willis led the Crimson team to a 28-27 win in the Spring Game.

Juniors Jennifer Balbach and Jenna Cerone round turn four during Team Pursuit on Saturday evening at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Kappa Delta went on the final heat of the women's race and won the event over Kappa Alpha Theta.

Black Key Bulls, Kappa Delta claim Team Pursuit titles

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, April 19,2009 12:16 a.m.

In a 15-lap race to the finish line, Black Key Bulls led the entire way against the Cutters to take home the title of Team Pursuit Champions.Kappa Delta beat out Kappa Alpha Theta in a 12-lap battle for the victory on the women’s side.

New IU head coach Tom Crean holds a T-shirt that says "Crean & Crimson" during a press conference on April 2, 2008 in the Hoosier Room at Memorial Stadium. Crean was hired after a two week search.

Tom Crean, IU teams now on Twitter

Saturday, April 18,2009 2:10 a.m.

IU men's basketball coach Tom Crean is the latest celebrity to join Twitter. A story on the IU Athletics Web site made the announcement on Friday. Fans can see what Crean's up to by following @TomCrean.

IU junior Jake Dunning yells at himself in frustration after being struck out swinging with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning during a game Friday, April 17, 2009 at Sembower Field. IU lost 9-7.

IU loses 9-7 to Penn State

Friday, April 17,2009 8:26 p.m.

Jake Dunning stepped up to bat with the bases loaded, the tying and game-winning runs represented on first and second base. Dunning wasn’t able to convert and was struck out swinging to abruptly end IU’s 9-7 loss to Penn State.

IU senior cornerback Ray Fisher, right, gets physical with wide receiver teammate Damarlo Belcher during practice Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Memorial Stadium. Fisher was a wide receiver last season, but made the jump to the defensive unit this season.

IU takes the field in annual intra-squad Spring Game

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, April 17,2009 12:14 a.m.

The Spring Game, which is slated for 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium, will mark the end of the offseason practice schedule for the Hoosiers. The IU men’s basketball team will sign autographs at the event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Golf wraps up regular season in Lafayette

By Ryan Winn · Friday, April 17,2009 12:12 a.m.

After a rough 14th-place finish, the No. 6 IU men’s golf team responded with a tournament victory on its home course. Now, the Hoosiers head to rival Purdue for the Boilermaker Invitational, but they are wishing they could flash to the future.

Senior Emily Bergeson yells to her teammates during the first of two games against Ohio State on April 8 at the IU Softball Field. Sophomore Sara Olson pitched a no-hitter in the second game.

IU faces Tulsa on Saturday

Friday, April 17,2009 12:11 a.m.

IU will face Tulsa at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the IU Softball Field. Tulsa comes into Saturday sitting near the top of the Conference USA standings as its second-winningest team. The Hoosiers are also likely to face junior pitcher Jackie Lawrence, who was the Conference USA Co-Pitcher of the Week last week.

Freshman guard Malik Story dunks over a Northwestern defender during the Hoosiers 83-65 win over Northwestern State Nov. 15, 2008 at Assembly Hall.

Hoosier fans can expect different team next year

By Tom Kirby · Friday, April 17,2009 12:09 a.m.

The ragtag group that made up the 2008-2009 team – a squad composed of players with virtually no Division I experience or any familiarity with one another – will have an influx of new players to go along with the remaining roster.

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Williams departure from IU not that surprising

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, April 17,2009 12:02 a.m.

Listen. Players transfer. It’s nothing really underhanded or wrong; guys just realize that what was once a good fit for them now runs a little bit too tight. It’s one of the most common occurrences in college sports, sometimes more so than winning itself.

IU pitcher Chris Squires starts his wind up April 8 at Sembower Field. Squires pitched 2 2/3 innings, giving up just one hit and two walks to earn his first save of the season.

Hoosiers look to continue conference success

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, April 16,2009 11:53 p.m.

The Hoosiers (16-17) are currently tied for first place in the Big Ten and look to continue their conference reign when they face Penn State at 3 p.m. Friday at Sembower Field. Freshman Blake Monar will pitch game 1, followed by juniors Eric Arnett and Matt Bashore on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

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NBC broadcaster John Madden retires

Thursday, April 16,2009 11:15 a.m.

NEW YORK — John Madden is calling it quits. NBC said Thursday that the burly ex-coach who has been one pro football's top broadcast analysts has decided to retire.

Sophomore pitcher Sara Olson prepares for a pitch against Ohio State, April 8, 2009 at the IU Softball field.

IU loses two at Illinois

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, April 16,2009 12:04 a.m.

The Hoosiers were not able to continue their win streak at Illinois on Wednesday, losing both games in the doubleheader.

Junior Darren Yeagle avoids a defender during IU's 0-0 tie with the Cincinnati Bearcats on Wednesday evening at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The Hoosiers play their next game April 18 in Fort Wayne against Akron.

Hoosiers tie in 2 scoreless games

By Zina Kumok · Thursday, April 16,2009 12:01 a.m.

They looked like a splatter of ketchup with a small dab of mustard. A huddle of red jerseys, except for freshman goalkeeper Luis Soffner in yellow, gathered on the field before their second game of the night. Only 15 minutes divided Wednesday’s two matches for the IU men’s soccer team, which tied Cincinnati, 0-0, and returned to the field to tie IUPUI, also nil-nil.

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