Sports

Badgers face Hoosiers on the bubble in key Big Ten match

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Feb. 20,2008 1:12 a.m.

Entering the critical back stretch of its season, the IU women’s basketball team will travel to Wisconsin today looking to sweep the Badgers for the first time since 2003. The Hoosiers (15-11, 8-6) currently reside at the edge of the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, and wins in all four remaining games would be a big step toward getting into the field.

Bassett shines in Hoosier win

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, Feb. 20,2008 1:11 a.m.

Over the past few games, the IU men’s basketball team has turned its defense from a liability to a strength.

Sampson’s last game could come against Boilermakers

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 3:02 p.m.

Despite the impending verdict on his future at IU, Kelvin Sampson has continued to receive support from some around the campus and community.

Rivalry reignited: Sampson to lead IU against Purdue

By Michael Sanserino · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 1 a.m.

After years of ho-hum contests, the IU-Purdue rivalry finally means something again. The No. 15 Hoosiers host the No. 14 Boilermakers today in the pair’s only matchup of the year. BLOG: Basketblog

Escobedo loses perfect season, IU falls to No. 1 Iowa

By Ben Homrig · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:31 a.m.

All season long, sophomore Angel Escobedo has given the Hoosiers a spark with his victories in the 125-pound weight class.

Hoosiers finish even in the water at Princeton Invite

By Kari Friedlander · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:29 a.m.

The No. 18 water polo team left the Princeton Invite with an even two wins and two losses added to their record. The Hoosiers (5-7) defeated Wagner and Maryland, but came up short against No. 6 San Diego State and Bucknell.

Hoosiers fall out west, finish 1-4 in Campbell-Cartier tournament

By Brandon Smith · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2008 12:26 a.m.

It took senior Kari Bettenbrock and the Hoosiers (1-4) four games and the time leading up to their last out in the bottom of the seventh inning to capture their first win of the season.

4 days left in internal Sampson investigation; McRobbie praises Greenspan for compliance

By Chris Engel · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 2:24 a.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie praised IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan at a Friday press conference for the athletic department’s efforts in uncovering infractions committed by IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and members of his coaching staff. SOUNDSLIDE: IU vs. Michigan State VIDEO: IU-Michigan State post-game VIDEO: McRobbie press conference

D.J. White leaves game Saturday with knee injury

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 2:23 a.m.

Talk about adding injury to insult. Just a few days after the NCAA released a list of five major recruiting violations IU coach Kelvin Sampson and staff allegedly committed, senior forward D.J. White left Saturday’s game against Michigan State with an injury to his left knee. SOUNDSLIDE: IU vs. Michigan State

Think Pink

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 1:34 a.m.

The numbers were a little bit bigger for the IU women’s basketball team against Michigan on Sunday – bigger than themselves, bigger than the 74-65 score and bigger than the game. BLOG: Above the Rim

Decision on Sampson’s fate will be made Friday

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 1:31 a.m.

IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan has four more days to investigate new allegations of recruiting violations by IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and staff and, ultimately, determine whether Sampson will remain IU’s coach. IU President Michael McRobbie announced the start of a seven-day investigation at a press conference Friday. BLOG: Basketblog

IU returns to courts, beats Middle Tennessee State

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:38 a.m.

After a 10-day lay-off from competition, the No. 58 IU men’s tennis team returned to the courts and served up a 6-1 victory over a talented Middle Tennessee State team.

Hoosiers face strong field in Central District Invitational

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:37 a.m.

After months of preparations, the IU women’s golf team tees off and opens the spring season today.

Hoosier high jumper wins event in local invitational

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:36 a.m.

Coming into competition this weekend, sophomore Ashley Rhoades had the chance to jump the NCAA provisional qualifying mark of 1.78 meters in the high jump event. Rhoades, a high jumper on the IU track and field team, got her chance at the Hoosier Hills Invitational Friday in Bloomington.

Slow start puts team in tough hole

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:35 a.m.

Nothing comes easy anymore for the Hoosiers. After last weekend’s effortless victories over Marquette and Morehead State, the No. 27 IU women’s tennis team lost 4-3 to No. 21 Tennessee, but beat Ball State 7-0.

IU tops Michigan on Think Pink day

By Brian Buckey · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:34 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team (15-11, 8-6) took on a different look on its way to a 74-65 victory over Michigan (14-10, 7-7) Sunday afternoon at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers wore pink headbands and pink warm-ups in honor of Think Pink and National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Hoosiers top Spartans in emotional contest

By Chris Engel · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:34 a.m.

A week of disappointment ended on a high note for the IU men’s basketball team when the No. 13 Hoosiers defeated No. 10 Michigan State 80-61.

IU defeats Michigan State 80-61

Sunday, Feb. 17,2008 2:28 p.m.

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McRobbie praises Greenspan for 'doing his job'

By Chris Engel · Saturday, Feb. 16,2008 2:38 p.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie praised IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan at a Friday press conference for the athletic department’s efforts in uncovering infractions committed by IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and members of his coaching staff. BLOG: Basketblog

Under investigation

By Michael Sanserino · Saturday, Feb. 16,2008 2:38 p.m.

IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan will lead a week-long investigation into new allegations of recruiting violations committed by IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and staff, IU President Michael McRobbie said at a press conference Friday. VIDEO: McRobbie press conference