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IU radio personality named Indiana sportscaster of the year for 19th time

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Feb. 12,2007 9:27 p.m.

IU radio announcer Don Fischer recently added another award to his long list of accolades. The "voice" of the Hoosiers was named Indiana sportscaster of the year Sunday by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. It marked the 19th time Fischer has won the award.

Hoosiers limit 3s in win against Fighting Illini

By Eamonn Brennan · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 10:17 p.m.

In Saturday's 65-61 win against Illinois, IU's shooters set a new low. Actually, they tied it. The men's basketball team's nine attempted 3-pointers were the least the team has shot since Nov. 28, 2006, when IU made four of its nine attempts en route to a 54-51 loss against Duke. November's shooting low was due to the Blue Devils' constant perimeter pressure, but IU's restraint Saturday was by design -- and it helped them pull off a home win that was in the balance all the way until the end.

Hoosier swimmers and divers win first Big Ten title since 2003

By Brian Buckey · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 10:17 p.m.

The IU women's swimming and diving team watched a year ago as the men's squad won the Big Ten championships in Bloomington. "After the meet, the next day, a group of girls came into my office," swimming coach Ray Looze said. "They said to me, 'That's what we want to do next year, that's the kind of fun we want to have.'"

Orange Squeezed

By Matt Mattucci · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 10:17 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team defended Branch McCracken Court yet again, and also defended against any late surge from Big Ten foe Illinois. The Hoosiers did not allow an Illini field goal in the last five minutes and 22 seconds of the game en route to a 65-61 victory Saturday afternoon in Assembly Hall. The win moved IU's home record to 13-0 this season and marked the 15th straight victory in its home arena. The Hoosiers' formula for success against the Illini was a familiar one for the team, IU coach Kelvin Sampson said after the game.

3 track athletes qualify for nationals in weekend road meet in Arkansas

By Ryan Gregg · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 9:31 p.m.

Three Hoosier track-and-field stars must have decided the weather in March will be better in Arkansas than in Bloomington. The three booked return trips this weekend for the NCAA Indoor Championships.

Undefeated no more: IU loses 2 during weekend

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 9:30 p.m.

After nearly spending the entire first month of the season undefeated, the IU women's tennis team now sits at 8-2 after losses to Duke and North Carolina.

Hoosiers stumble on the road again

By John Wustrow · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 9:29 p.m.

The situation was eerily similar, but this time it ended differently. The IU women's basketball team fell behind by double digits against Minnesota on Sunday, just like they did a week earlier. But while the Hoosiers were able to escape the first meeting with a win, round two, this time in Minneapolis, was a 79-69 Golden Gophers victory.

Senior day helps Hoosiers rebound

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 9:28 p.m.

The No. 18 IU wrestling team (12-4, 3-3) experienced a resurgence just in time for senior day. Senior Josh Buuck is the only Hoosier who won't return to next year's squad, and he competed in his last two duals at home Friday and Sunday in University Gym.

U.S., Roddick bounce Czechs in Davis Cup

By Aaron Beard and Raf Casert · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 9:27 p.m.

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic -- Andy Roddick beat Tomas Berdych 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4) Sunday to give the United States a victory against the Czech Republic and a place in the Davis Cup quarterfinals. The United States won the series 4-1 and will next play Spain on hard courts in Winston-Salem, N.C. It will be a rematch of the 2004 final in Seville, when the Spanish hosts beat the Americans on clay.

Lindgren, Belcher victorious in loss to Notre Dame

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 9:25 p.m.

While most IU students were stuck in the cold weather in Bloomington this weekend, the IU women's golf team felt warmer Florida temperatures. Playing in their only dual match this season, the Hoosiers lost a Ryder Cup-style match to Notre Dame at the Legends Golf Club in Kissimmee, Fla.

UPDATE 4:40 p.m. Saturday: IU squeaks out victory against Illini

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Feb. 11,2007 6:46 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team remained undefeated on Branch McCracken Court after picking up a 65-61 victory against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon. See the IDS basketblog for more content.

IU uses time off to solidify rebounding

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Feb. 9,2007 12:47 p.m.

It hasn't been often that IU coach Kelvin Sampson's first IU basketball team has suffered the indignity of a rebounding deficit.

Hoosiers' perfect record in jeopardy this weekend

By Kevin Kane · Thursday, Feb. 8,2007 11:32 p.m.

For the first time since 2002, the IU women's tennis team is 8-0. But when the Hoosiers travel to Tobacco Road to play Duke on Saturday and North Carolina on Sunday, their spotless record could receive its first blemish. When looking at the latest team rankings from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, it doesn't take long to find either of IU's upcoming opponents. North Carolina holds the No. 7 slot and Duke is just outside the top 10 at No. 11.

No. 22 grapplers hope to bounce back after 2 tough dual meets

Thursday, Feb. 8,2007 11:31 p.m.

It has been a rough two weeks for the No. 22 IU wrestling team. After losing their first dual meet of the season against Illinois on Jan. 21, the Hoosiers went on to lose their next three meets, the most recent loss coming against North Carolina State last weekend.

IU squads hit road for 1st time

By Ryan Gregg · Thursday, Feb. 8,2007 11:31 p.m.

The young Hoosier track teams are packing up their shoes, speed suits and toothbrushes as they hit the road for the first time this season. The teams are heading to Fayetteville, Ark., the home of this year's NCAA Indoor Championships and this weekend's Tyson Invitational.

IU looks to defend Big Ten title

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, Feb. 8,2007 11:29 p.m.

Last year, IU junior swimmer Ben Hesen helped lead the men's swimming and diving team to its first Big Ten title in 21 years. While he believes that experience will help the team at this year's conference tournament, he said he expects that the upperclassmen will find this meet similar to last year's.

Hoosiers drop halftime lead, fall in second half to Badgers

By John Wustrow · Thursday, Feb. 8,2007 11:28 p.m.

You win some and you lose some. Just one week ago, the IU women's basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak against Wisconsin, beating the Badgers 83-56. But last night, the Badgers got their revenge on their home court, taking a 60-53 win against IU.

Re-assembling at 'The Hall'

By Matt Mattucci · Thursday, Feb. 8,2007 11:23 p.m.

Round 1 went to Illinois coach Bruce Weber and the Fighting Illini. On Jan. 23, the IU men's basketball team suffered a 51-43 road loss to the Illini, which snapped a five-game winning streak. The Hoosiers shot just 29.4 percent from the 3-point line in the loss and failed to reach the free-throw line in the second half of play. Round 2, the Hoosiers say, won't be so easy for Illinois.

Women's track team finds much success

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, Feb. 8,2007 3:13 p.m.

The IU women's track and field team stormed the track last weekend, competing against the defending national champions, Auburn, and many other notable opponents at the Hoosier Relays. The Hoosiers had a strong showing across all events throughout the two-day meet. Seniors Courtney Johnson and Lindsay Hattendorf led IU by posting NCAA provisional qualifying times.

Top recruit rejects IU for Florida

By John Wustrow · Thursday, Feb. 8,2007 11:26 a.m.

For the past few weeks, the question surrounding the IU football team was "Will he or won't he?" On Wednesday, the question was answered. Jerimy Finch, the No. 1 high-school football recruit in Indiana, will not be suiting up for Hoosier coach Terry Hoeppner next season.

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