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No. 18 IU defeats No. 70 Spartans for 2nd consecutive road victory

By Kevin Luchansky · Monday, March 31,2008 12:43 a.m.

The No. 44 IU men’s tennis team showed up in East Lansing on Saturday focused and ready to play.

Racing through the rain, teams qualify for Little 50

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Monday, March 31,2008 12:42 a.m.

After finishing second last year by a mere two seconds, team Cream wanted to come out strong and show the rest of the women’s field what they could do. Mission accomplished.

Hoosiers stay undefeated in Big Ten at 4-0

By Zina Kumok · Monday, March 31,2008 12:41 a.m.

On a roll like a perfectly-aligned row of dominoes, the No. 25 IU women’s tennis team won its fourth consecutive Big Ten match on Saturday, defeating unranked Michigan State 6-1.

Seniors say goodbye in weekend split

By Kari Friedlander · Monday, March 31,2008 12:40 a.m.

Three IU seniors played their final home game at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center this past weekend. Senior Brittany Estrada opened the first game by singing both the Canadian and U.S. national anthems to represent all of the players on the No. 17 Hoosiers (11-13). As the team stood with linked arms, they prepared for what ultimately would result in one final triumph and one disappointing loss.

Nittany Lions feast on IU, team sees record fall to 7-23

By Nathan Hart · Monday, March 31,2008 12:39 a.m.

In the buildup to the Big Ten Network’s inaugural softball broadcast, televising the game between IU (7-23) and Penn State (25-10) Sunday, the Hoosiers were anxious to show the nation what they are all about.

IU opens Big Ten play against Minnesota in Twins’ Metrodome

By Ryan Gregg · Monday, March 31,2008 12:38 a.m.

A ninth-inning surge on Sunday secured a Big Ten series split for the IU baseball team at Minnesota against the Golden Gophers.

Hoosiers shut down Flames in 1st spring game of the season

By Linnea Coulter · Monday, March 31,2008 12:37 a.m.

In only their fifth meeting in school history, the Hoosiers stomped out the University of Illinois-Chicago Friday night, defeating them in the team’s first spring exhibition match, 3-0.

Sweet success.

By Linnea Coulter · Monday, March 31,2008 12:37 a.m.

The NCAA season is officially over, and it couldn’t have ended any better for senior Ben Hesen.

Coach?

Sunday, March 30,2008 9:04 p.m.

Washington State's Tony Bennett has told IU he's not interested in the coaching job, so the Hoosiers will have to look elsewhere. BLOG: Basketblog

Black Key Bulls rider Isaac Neff, left, and Cutters rider Clayton Feldman race off of turn four towards the finish line during the final lap of the men's Miss-N-Out race Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Rieke repeats as Miss-N-Out champ

Sunday, March 30,2008 1:04 p.m.

After a full day of racing at Bill Armstrong Stadium, Sarah Rieke successfully defended her Miss-N-Out title and Isaac Neff won his second straight spring series event. BLOG: Blogging Away

Weather delays Rookie Week events

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 28,2008 1:48 p.m.

With Little 500 Rookie Week underway, icy conditions delayed what would have been the first-year riders’ first time on the track at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Up and down: 2006 champions ATO look to qualify for race on Saturday

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 28,2008 1:45 p.m.

Junior Alpha Tau Omega member Steve Ziemba has been a Little 500 rider for only two years, but he has already experienced the highest of the race’s highs and the lowest of its lows.

Spring series runs annual Miss-N-Out

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 28,2008 2:04 a.m.

With Little 500 race day quickly approaching, the second spring series event, Miss-N-Out, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at at Bill Armstrong Stadium. While Individual Time Trials tested the sprinting ability of the riders, Miss-N-Out represents a much different challenge. BLOG: Blogging Away

Team to face rival Michigan State

By Kevin Luchansky · Friday, March 28,2008 1:09 a.m.

The No. 44 IU men’s tennis team is taking its game to East Lansing on Saturday to face conference rival No. 70 Michigan State. The Hoosiers look to improve on their 11-4 overall record and 1-1 record in the Big Ten.

Hoosiers open outdoor season

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Friday, March 28,2008 1:08 a.m.

Some athletes throw spear-like objects, some throw weighted balls attached to long wires and others hurdle a pit of water more than two feet deep.

No. 25 Hoosiers look to extend winning streak

By Zina Kumok · Friday, March 28,2008 1:07 a.m.

On a seven-match winning streak that includes victories against No. 31 Ohio State and No. 45 Iowa, the No. 25 IU women’s tennis team will take on two opponents this weekend that could change its luck – unranked Michigan State and No. 19 Notre Dame.

3 seniors to play in final career home matches

By Kari Friedlander · Friday, March 28,2008 1:06 a.m.

As the No. 17 IU water polo team prepares for its final home games of the season, three seniors are ready for their last appearance at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The Hoosiers open the Fluid Five tournament against Wagner on Saturday and will face No. 19 Santa Clara on Sunday.

IU hosts 2nd straight home match

By Ashley Pettit and Heather Hacker · Friday, March 28,2008 1:05 a.m.

The IU rowing team will host its second home regatta this season when the Hoosiers take on Dayton and Eastern Michigan at Lake Lemon on Saturday. With every race inching closer to Big Ten play, the rowing team is trying to gain more speed and experience each weekend.

Hoosiers head to Arizona to compete in invitational

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Friday, March 28,2008 1:05 a.m.

The Hoosiers might have the perfect pill for their recent struggles.

Clutch kicks in, team play hasn’t

By Dave Leno · Friday, March 28,2008 1:04 a.m.

Clutch moments have happened from time to time early in the IU softball season. In her first start, sophomore Kelli Ritchison’s game-saving catch in left field and senior catcher Tory Yamaguchi’s game-winning grand slam Wednesday are just a few of those clutch moments.

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