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Twittering away

Full coverage of this year's Little 500 race is now available on Twitter. Follow the IDS' Little 500 Twitter account @ids_little500 for updates. For breaking news from the IDS, follow @idsnews.


Alpha Gamma Delta fans cheer their team on during Little 500 Qualifications on Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The team will roll off the grid from the ninth starting position on race day.

Phi Delta Theta, Teter claim pole positions

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Phi Delta Theta qualified first for the men's Little 500 this past weekend. Teter qualified first for the women's race, recording the fastest-ever qualifying time in the history of the women's race.


IU senior guard Kim Roberson, right, puts her head in her hands after fouling out of a Women's NIT game against Illinois State on Sunday in Normal, Ill. Roberson ended her IU career with 14 points and three rebounds after IU lost 66-55.

Loss ends WNIT run

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The IU women's basketball team lost in the quarterfinals of the WNIT, ending its 21-win season.


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IU coach Felisha Legette-Jack watches the action from the sidelines during a 66-55 loss to Illinois State on Sunday in Normal, Ill.

One bright hope

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NORMAL, Ill. – Coaching sometimes is so black and white, everyone seems to think they can to do a better job.



IU ends season with 66-55 loss to Illinois State

The Hoosiers finished their season Sunday afternoon with a 66-55 loss to Illinois State in the round of eight of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. See the Above the Rim blog for full coverage of the game from within Redbird Arena and check back with idsnews.com for more updates.



IU players watch the action from the dugout during a game against Minnesota on Friday at Sembower Field. IU lost 12-5.

IU evens series with 3-2 win against Minnesota

Behind 10 strikeouts from junior pitcher Eric Arnett, the Hoosiers evened their Big Ten opening series with Minnesota with a 3-2 win Saturday at Sembower Field.


Alpha Gamma Delta fans cheer their team on during Little 500 Qualifications on Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The team will roll off the grid from the ninth starting position on race day.

Phi Delta Theta, Teter take Little 500 poles

On a wet, soggy day at Bill Armstrong Stadium, Phi Delta Theta and Teter took pole positions for the men's and women's Little 500 races. For more updates, follow full coverage on the Blogging Away blog and on the new IDS Little 500 Twitter account.


IU freshman pitcher Blake Monar throws to a Minnesota batter during a game Friday at Sembower Field. IU lost 12-5, dropping Monar's record as a starter to 2-2.

IU loses to Minnesota

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IU and Minnesota went play for play through three innings, as each pitcher retired almost every batter they faced. That changed in the fourth inning of the Hoosiers’ 12-5 loss.




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IU moves to WNIT quarters

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The Hoosiers captured a 75-67 victory against Bowling Green on Thursday night in the third round of the WNIT.  



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.

Arnett posts surprising start from the mound

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By means of a dominant fastball and slider, the Pataskala, Ohio, native has quietly transformed into one of the most feared pitchers in the Big Ten. Arnett currently leads the Hoosiers in wins (4-1), ERA (2.57), strikeouts (35) and innings pitched (35).


Junior catcher Josh Phegley throws a ball during practice Thursday afternoon at Sembower Field. He will lead IU in its first Big Ten game Friday against Minnesota.

Junior catcher Josh Phegley leads IU into Big Ten

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Possessing ability within the diamond, even his teammates rave about him, dubbing him “Mr. Hands.” However, it will take more than one man to win games in the Big Ten. No one knows that more than Phegley heading into IU’s 3 p.m. Friday conference opener against Minnesota.


IU seniors Kim Roberson, left, Whitney Thomas and Amber Jackson share a laugh during the closing minutes of IU's 68-50 win against Michigan in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hoosiers beat Bowling Green 75-67, stay alive in women's NIT tournament

The Hoosiers extended their season Thursday night with a 75-67 victory against Bowling Green in the third round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. They will play in the round of 8 against the winner of tonight's Marquette-Illinois State game. For more information about the game, go to the IDS Above the Rim blog.