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Winning streaks becoming commonplace for Nets under IU grad Lawrence Frank

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, April 4,2006 2:13 a.m.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Nobody can start the Nets on a winning streak quite like coach Lawrence Frank. In the last 30 years, New Jersey has been on a 10-game winning streak or better all of five times. The last three all came under Frank, and two of those were this season -- something only the Nets have done. Now New Jersey is on a 12-game roll, two victories away from the franchise record set, perhaps not coincidentally, when Frank took over for the fired Byron Scott two season ago. And to think Frank was the subject of job-security whispers as the Nets struggled early in the season.

IU strays from Big Ten play against Aces

By Chris Sauer · Tuesday, April 4,2006 2:12 a.m.

Coming off of a successful opening weekend of Big Ten play and a day off Monday, the IU softball team is playing with Aces. And they're not playing cards. The Hoosiers will take on in-state rival Evansville Purple Aces today in Bloomington -- their first matchup with a fellow Indiana team this season. IU, off to its best start since 1997, has seen a quick turnaround after playing four games last weekend to open the Big Ten part of its season. The team scored victories against Ohio State and Penn State, whom they had not beaten since the 2004 season. Even with the quick turnaround, IU coach Stacy Phillips said she was not worried about the effects it might have on her team.

Hoosiers take hot bats into Evansville

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Tuesday, April 4,2006 2:09 a.m.

Four games into the Big Ten schedule, the IU baseball team returns to Indiana today, but remains in the midst of an 11-game road trip as it takes on the Evansville Purple Aces at Charles H. Braun Stadium. While even mid-week non-conference games are important for IU coach Tracy Smith's team, they serve a different purpose than the four-game conference series that lies ahead at the end of the week.

President throws out 1st pitch

By Alyson Brodsy and Nedra Pickler · Tuesday, April 4,2006 2:07 a.m.

CINCINNATI -- Perhaps it was the pitching practice he got over the weekend or inspiration from the new baseball bat that outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. gave him. President George W. Bush had lots of oomph in his arm to throw out a strong first pitch for the Cincinnati Reds' home opener. Bush became the first sitting president to throw a ceremonial pitch in Cincinnati as the Reds took on the Chicago Cubs. The ball to catcher Jason LaRue was high and off the plate, but Bush called it "my best pitch, which was kind of a slow ball."

The 300 CLUB

By Jonathan Hines · Monday, April 3,2006 3:25 p.m.

With a 5-2 win over Wisconsin on Sunday, the No. 26 IU women's tennis team propelled coach Lin Loring to his 300th Big Ten victory. The benchmark puts Loring in the company of legends. Former basketball coach Bob Knight and former baseball coach Bob Morgan are the only other coaches in IU history to have achieved 300 conference victories. Loring said the milestone was a reflection of the hard work of many people over the course of his 29 years at IU.

Gators wary of UCLA's tough defense

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Long · Monday, April 3,2006 2:04 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- After spending several hours breaking down UCLA's defense Sunday, Florida's assistant coaches stepped out of the cramped video room for a short break. They were admittedly tired and maybe a little overwhelmed. The Gators haven't faced anyone like the Bruins, whose smothering, hounding, tempo-controlling defense could pose problems in the NCAA championship game Monday night.

4 Hoosiers notch personal bests in weekend invite

By Rick Harker · Monday, April 3,2006 2:03 a.m.

Four members of the IU women's track and field distance team competed in the Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif., notching two personal bests -- a regional qualifying mark and the second fastest 5K time in school history. Junior Jessica Gall made some gaudy predictions before the meet began and took it upon herself to follow through. "We would like to qualify as many people as possible for the regional meet and then get a lot of people through to nationals," Gall said.

IU wins Big Ten opener for 1st time since '97 season

By Chris Sauer · Monday, April 3,2006 2:03 a.m.

IU recorded victories over Ohio State and Penn State for the first time since 2004 and won its Big Ten opener for the first time since 1997 this weekend, a successful beginning to what the Hoosiers hope will be a successful conference run. The Hoosiers started out the weekend with two games against Ohio State on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, IU took the victory 4-1.

IU splits weekend home matches

By Evan Harris · Monday, April 3,2006 2:02 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team felt the effects of gusty winds swirling around the Varsity Tennis Courts during its first outdoor match of the season. After fighting off the wind and some pesky opponents, the Hoosiers defeated Wisconsin Friday, thanks in part to a come-from-behind effort by junior David Bubenicek in the No. 2 singles slot. After Bubenicek anchored the 4-3 win, the Hoosiers lost a tough 4-3 affair with No. 59 Northwestern Sunday, ending IU's eight-match winning streak.

Hoosiers bear down on Cincinnati in 1-0 home win

By Steve Slivka · Monday, April 3,2006 2:01 a.m.

Not even Mother Nature could stop two siblings from battling each other in IU's 1-0 win against Cincinnati Friday evening in front of about 300 people. Originally scheduled for an evening contest in Bill Armstrong Stadium as part of the Midwest Soccer Coaches Symposium, IU moved the contest to Memorial Stadium because of Friday morning's rain, which made Jerry Yeagley Field unplayable. But at the last minute, the game moved indoors to the John Mellencamp Pavilion because of lightning leading up to the game.

7 Hoosiers qualify for NCAA regionals in invite

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 3,2006 2 a.m.

The IU men's track and field team kicked off the outdoor season in fine form at this weekend's Diet Pepsi Invite in Gainesville, Fla., while three distance runners traveled cross-country to Palo Alto, Calif., for the Stanford Invitational. This year's performances were substantially checked by inclement weather.

Under pressure, IU takes 2 against Ohio opponents

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Monday, April 3,2006 2 a.m.

Still sore from its loss dealt by Michigan State, the women's rowing team jumped right back into action to capture four out of five events during the weekend. Both novice 8 boats tested the waters first, completing each of their races with first-place honors. The mostly freshman second novice 8 shell, led by Allison Parman and Madison Spruell, darted quickly out of the gate to open a two-boat lead against the University of Dayton. The team's speed, which gradually grew to a four shell gap between the boats, earned it a time of seven minutes, 30.4 seconds at the finish line. Dayton concluded their race at 8:13.2.

Hoosiers drop 3 of 4 in first conference weekend series

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, April 3,2006 1:58 a.m.

The IU baseball team opened conference play this weekend by dropping three of four on the road against Michigan State. The Hoosiers lost two one-run decisions, falling to 8-14 overall and 1-3 in conference. "We're battling, we're just not getting over the hump," IU coach Tracy Smith said. "We just need to get that big hit or make that big play."

Brand: Violations could follow coach

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, March 31,2006 12:16 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Recent trends suggest new basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and IU could be more likely to receive NCAA sanctions than his former school, the University of Oklahoma, NCAA President Myles Brand said Thursday.

SEC's South Carolina crowned NIT champs

By Alyson Brodsy and Doug Feinberg · Friday, March 31,2006 12:05 a.m.

NEW YORK -- South Carolina certainly didn't begin the season hoping to repeat as NIT champions.

Pacer fans say last goodbye to Reggie

By Alyson Brodsy and Cliff Brunt · Friday, March 31,2006 12:02 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The chant of "Reg-gie! Reg-gie!" filled Conseco Fieldhouse one more time.

Hoosiers continue Big Ten quest after upset win

By Evan Harris · Friday, March 31,2006 12:02 a.m.

Topping their first nationally-ranked opponent of the season could not have come at a better time for IU men's tennis.

IU track teams begin outdoor seasons

By Rick Harker · Friday, March 31,2006 12:01 a.m.

IU women's track took a hiatus that separated the indoor and outdoor seasons, but the Hoosiers are now back to business, preparing for a long outdoor track season.

Miss-N-Out to offer 2nd pre-race competition

By Chris Engel · Friday, March 31,2006 12 a.m.

After taking the top place at the Individual Time Trials, Alpha Tau Omega rider Hans Arnesen and Kappa Kappa Gamma rider Jess Sapp head into Saturday's Miss-N-Out among the favorites to win the second Little 500 series event of the season. Arnesen and Bella Veloce rider Abby Cooper both look to defend their title against a deep and strong field of riders.

Hoosiers continue road trip with conference series

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Thursday, March 30,2006 11:58 p.m.

The IU baseball team has worked toward one thing since the beginning of practice in February -- Big Ten play. All that work culminates today with the conference opener, the first contest of a four-game weekend series against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. The Hoosiers (7-11) begin conference play as part of 12 straight road games. IU has used its nonconference schedule as a sort of spring training in an attempt to iron out any problems before conference play begins.

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