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Super Seniors

By Aaron Beard · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

On Saturday night, when the Hoosiers take on Penn State at 8 p.m. in Assembly Hall, three members of the IU men’s basketball team will step onto Branch McCracken Court for the final time in their careers as Hoosiers. Senior guards Rod Wilmont, Errek Suhr and Earl Calloway have had different experiences during their times at IU. But each player has created his own identity and used it on the basketball court.

Hoosiers head to Memphis for 2nd road tourney

By Tim O Brien · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

The opening day butterflies are gone. After finishing its season-opening tournament 1-2, the IU baseball team hits the road this weekend for the second of four straight weekend tournaments to start the season.

Qualifiers head to South Bend for meet

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

After a brilliant performance in the women’s Big Ten championships, freshman pole vaulter Vera Neuenswander was named Big Ten freshman of the year. Neuenswander set a Big Ten record with a vault of 4.11 meters. The jump not only set a personal best for Neuenswander, but also broke a school record of 3.91 meters set by Emily Tharp in 2002.

Women's basketball falls to Ohio State 72-60

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

A storybook ending just wasn’t in the cards. Playing the night after a convincing victory over Iowa in the Big Ten tournament, the IU women’s basketball team fell to Ohio State 72-60, Friday night.

Hoosiers searching for their ‘attack mentality’

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

As her team prepares for an upcoming tournament, IU softball coach Stacey Phillips wants her players to establish a certain mind-set. She wants the Hoosiers to start playing with a purpose. “I want the team to come away with the mind-set we can attack and get after things,” Phillips said. “I don’t want our team to be tentative. I want them to be mean and kind of nasty. It’s a matter of playing with a purpose, not going through the motions.”

IU divers look to qualify for NCAA meet

By Brian Buckey · Friday, March 2,2007 12 a.m.

At the Big Ten championships two weeks ago, the IU men’s diving squad struggled on the 1-meter board, failing to qualify anyone in the finals. However, with a renewed attention to detail and mental preparation, diving coach Jeff Huber believes the Hoosiers are ready to return to their winning ways at the NCAA Zone C Diving meet.

IU kicks off Big Ten season with Wisconsin

By Kevin Kane · Thursday, March 1,2007 12 a.m.

The IU women’s tennis team had a successful run through its nonconference schedule, tallying a 9-3 record and a No. 30 national ranking. But the Hoosiers’ season really begins Saturday at 10 a.m. at the IU Tennis Center when they face the Wisconsin Badgers to start Big Ten play.

Big shoes to fill

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, March 1,2007 12 a.m.

The Hoosier nation had become accustomed to seeing two-time national champion Joe Dubuque wrestling at the 125-pound weight class. But Dubuque’s graduation last year set the stage for the emergence of No. 7-ranked Angel Escobedo.

Hoosiers open Big Ten tourney in Indy tonight against Iowa

By Lee Hurwitz · Thursday, March 1,2007 12 a.m.

After playing 29 games this year, it’s No. 30 that matters most. It’s No. 30 that decides the fate of a season. It’s No. 30 that will determine if No. 31 will be played.

Mark from the arc

By Eamonn Brennan · Thursday, March 1,2007 12 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. – With seven seconds left in the first half of IU’s 69-65 win Wednesday night, IU senior guard Rod Wilmont officially stole the show.

IU loses match to DePaul at home, 4-3

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, March 1,2007 12 a.m.

The doubles point proved to make all the difference for the No. 68 IU men’s tennis team in its loss to No. 75 DePaul on Wednesday.

Liriano starts long road to recovery

By Aaron Beard and Jon Krawczynski · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2007 12 a.m.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Again and again, Francisco Liriano jogged along the warning track, working up a sweat in the Florida sun.

Winners ready for shootout finals

By Linnea Coulter · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2007 12 a.m.

IU has developed a reputation for being strong from behind the three-point line this season, and several students plan to show this reputation extends past the basketball team’s roster.

No. 63 Hoosiers set for match with DePaul

By Jordan Cohen · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2007 12 a.m.

Last Thursday, the IU men’s tennis team (8-2) came into its match at No. 33 Kentucky hoping for a big win. It left without one.

Sharks deal for Guerin on day of trading deadline

By Aaron Beard and Greg Beacham · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2007 12 a.m.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks acquired forward Bill Guerin from the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, adding another veteran to their young club hours before the NHL trading deadline.

Intramurals allow soccer play during winter season

By Linnea Coulter · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2007 12 a.m.

Although Woodlawn Field is locked up for the winter, several students across campus have found a way to continue playing their favorite outdoor sport.

Former Cubs 3rd baseman denied Hall of Fame again

By Aaron Beard and Ben Walker · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2007 12 a.m.

NEW YORK – The Hall of Fame pitched another shutout. Ron Santo, Jim Kaat, Marvin Miller and all the other candidates were left out Tuesday when the Veterans Committee admitted no new members for the third straight election.

Hoosiers sweep shortened road series

By Kyle Wood · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2007 12 a.m.

The IU club baseball team opened its season with a rain-shortened series sweep against the Clemson Tiger club team last weekend, winning two games Saturday.

IU junior Lance Stemler drives around two Michigan State defenders Saturday night at Michigan State. Stemler had 7 points against the Spartans in the 66-58 loss, just above his season average of 6.9 points per game. The Hoosiers play at Northwestern tonight in what is a crucial game to determine the final Big Ten standings for the Hoosiers.

IU set for final Big Ten road contest

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2007 12 a.m.

During the Big Ten coaches’ teleconference Monday, IU coach Kelvin Sampson and Northwestern coach Bill Carmody were each asked what they thought the Big Ten’s representation should be in this year’s NCAA Tournament. Both coaches offered short, vague responses.

Sampson attends son’s senior night at OU

By Eamonn Brennan · Tuesday, Feb. 27,2007 12 a.m.

Kelvin Sampson will see his first senior night as the Hoosiers’ coach Saturday when IU hosts Penn State, but the most important senior in Sampson’s life beat the Hoosiers to the punch. Oklahoma senior guard Kellen Sampson – Kelvin’s son – celebrated his senior night last night in Norman, Okla., with his father in attendance.

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