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IU takes 2 of 3 matches but loses TIS Invitational

Starting strong is only good if you finish the job thoroughly. Such a lesson was learned by the IU volleyball team at this weekend’s TIS Bookstore IU Invitational. After opening the tournament with convincing victories against George Mason and Ball State on Friday, IU ran into a wall Saturday against Cincinnati.

Injured Ball State receiver expected not to play football again

Update: According to a Ball State press release, Dante Love's injury was so severe in nature that his football career is expected to be over.However, the release states after a rehabilitation period, Love should be able to live a normal and healthy life.

Overtime magic grand for Hoosiers against Loyola

Junior midfielder Kristin Arnold has been in this position before. Arnold and the Hoosiers (5-4) were dead-locked at 1-1 with Loyola (Chicago) after the end of regulation. Arnold, who led the Hoosiers in points last season, netted her first goal of the season in the second minute of the sudden-death overtime period, securing the win for IU. Arnold has a knack for coming up big for the Hoosiers in these situations. This was her fourth career extra-period goal and her sixth game-winning goal.

IU humbled at home by Cardinals

The Hoosiers looked confused and outclassed in their 42-20 loss at home to Ball State on Saturday. Ball State controlled the game all evening, and the play on the field felt more lopsided than the score reflected.

Ball State wide receiver injury undergoes surgery on spine

UPDATE (1:50 p.m.): Ball State wide receiver Dante Love underwent an approximately five hour long surgery in Indianapolis Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to a press release."Dante Love suffered a cervical spinal chord injury fracture which required surgery to stabalize the fracture," said Ball State team physician and orthopedic surgeon Jay Matchett in the statement. "He is currently moving all four extremities."

Ball State wide receiver leaves game on stretcher

Memorial Stadium hit its loudest decibel level of the game midway through the second quarter. The IU football team had just had a huge momentum swing, when freshman corner Chris Adkins jarred the ball loose from Cardinal standout wide receiver Dante Love, and the ball was returned for a touchdown, pulling the Hoosiers within a two points at 14-12. But silence instantly overcame the crowd when it became apparent Love hadn’t been moving since the hit.

Volleyball set to host TIS Bookstore Invitational

Kruger nets 2 goals on former team as Hoosiers are upset

Thursday night, Butler did something it has not done since 1997: beat an IU women’s soccer team. The Hoosiers dropped back to .500 (4-4) after being upset 2-1.

Stewart shows his human side in Bloomington

Bloomington resident Marlo Bowlen had some issues with her camera Thursday evening when she first got her picture with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart.

Former track standout added to coaching staff after 1 year

During her one year competing for the Hoosiers, Abbie Stechschulte shined on the track. She will now have the opportunity to help the future of the program she loves so much.

West Coast trip brings ‘lift’ for IU

With two decisive victories this past weekend in Los Angeles, the men’s soccer team for the first time this season will have momentum on its side. And with Big Ten play approaching, it could not have come at a better time.

Ball State bout will provide answers

This certainly isn’t the game for trial and error. No implementation of new arrangements, formations or schemes – nothing out of the ordinary. Look, it’s not like IU is dealing with Western Kentucky or Murray State.

State’s top QBs face off at Rock

Now the season really begins. Relatively untested in their two wins against Western Kentucky (31-13) and Murray State (45-3), the Hoosiers clash with IU coach Bill Lynch’s former team – Ball State. The Cardinals (3-0) have cruised in similar fashion and come into Memorial Stadium on Saturday as a recognized threat.

No boys allowed

The “no boys allowed” rule might apply to most women’s sports at IU, but not to the volleyball team. Sophomore Ryan Sullivan and junior Nate Jones have been practicing with the team since day one this season. “We met coach (Sherry Dunbar) last year,” Jones said. “I helped coach a Hoosierland team here at IU, and I met (IU assistant coach) Keith Schunzel one day, and, through a reference, they asked me to help out.”

IU Athletics announces $6M surplus

Three years ago, there was a huge deficit. IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan was getting heat from students and trustees, and his department was struggling to meet financial goals from ticket sales, especially in football. But at Thursday’s board of trustees meeting, Greenspan delivered the athletics department annual report and painted a starkly different picture.

IU track and fields names new assistant coach

IU track and field coach Ron Helmer announced Abbie Stechshulte as a new assistant coach.

Biffle joins list of Chase favorites

In the Rear Window: New Hampshire New Hampshire treated Republican presidential candidate John McCain, a track-side guest, to a 2008 first-time winner and a shocking finish for one of the presumptive championship favorites as the first race of 2008 Chase for the Sprint Cup got underway Sunday afternoon.

Hoosiers looking to build momentum from recent losses

Despite two losses this past weekend, the IU field hockey players do not want to talk about a rebound. In fact, senior Danitra Castro feels just the opposite about close losses to Ohio and now-No. 1 Wake Forest.

Hoosiers open in New Mexico

In 2002, IU coach Clint Wallman returns to where he served as an assistant coach with his current team for the 29th annual Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational.

I put a spell on you

Expelliarmus. Wingardium Leviosa. Expecto Patronum. Lumos. Well, crap. I’m still in the dark, my computer is not levitating, I don’t have an extremely bright blue streak coming out of my pencil and my roommate is still holding the butter knife I tried to disarm him of. I guess my Harry Potter spells didn’t work. Now stay with me here.