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Defensive lapses and turnovers have plagued IU, prevented sealing games

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Janosch · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 12:53 a.m.

At times, the Hoosier offense has looked down-right sloppy. They've thrown passes to no one. They've lost their dribble trying to keep a quick pace. Twice their turnover totals climbed into the twenties. And in their two losses, their turnovers have surpasses their assists.

Jekyll & Hyde Hoosiers

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Janosch · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 12:52 a.m.

At times, the Hoosier offense has looked flat-out impressive. They averaged 100 points in their first three games. They drained 16 threes -- twice. And they recorded more than 20 assists in all four of the team's wins this season. "It's making the open passes," said IU coach Mike Davis. "Our assist numbers were way up when we were throwing the ball out and making the extra passes." There is no shortage of weapons in the IU offense. Senior Marco Killingsworth stormed onto the national scene with a 34-point performance against No. 1 Duke. Senior Marshall Strickland shoots better than 50 percent from three. And freshman Ben Allen has recently increased his production, dropping 21 on Indiana State behind five-of-six three-point shooting.

Sizing up the 'Cats

By Andy Romey · Friday, Dec. 9,2005 12:33 a.m.

IU senior forward Marco Killingsworth has dealt with some big bodies in the low post already in the young season -- like Duke standout Shelden Williams and Eastern Michigan's John Bowler. But the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats will throw something completely different at the Auburn transfer Saturday -- an arsenal of the 7-foot variety. Kentucky coach Tubby Smith has a lineup with major height in 7-foot centers Lucasz Orbek and Jared Carter and 7-foot-3-inch center Shagari Alleyne, the presumed starter in the middle at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.

Marlins ship Pierre to Cubs as part of trade

By Jimmy Golen · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 11:29 p.m.

DALLAS -- The Florida Marlins likely finished their salary purge on Wednesday, sending center fielder Juan Pierre to the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Sergio Mitre and Double-A pitchers Ricky Nolasco and Renyel Pinto. The only high-priced players remaining on the Marlins roster are 22-game winner Dontrelle Willis and slugger Miguel Cabrera. Pierre is eligible for salary arbitration and expected to make $5 million to $6 million in 2006. The 28-year-old Pierre batted .276 with 181 hits, 96 runs and 57 stolen bases last season. He gives the Cubs the leadoff hitter they lacked in 2005, when they finished fourth, 21 games behind the Cardinals, with a 79-83 record that was their first losing season in three years.

Late season injuries bedevil Hoosier hopes

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 11:29 p.m.

The IU men's cross country team entered the season with plans for national prominence, but ended it injured and unsatisfied. The team returned the majority of its core members from 2004's 18th-place finish, including perennial stars Sean and John Jefferson. Also, the 2005 track season saw senior Stephen Haas emerge as a dangerous distance threat, grabbing several All-American awards in both indoor and outdoor track, which gave IU three All-Americans at the start of the short cross country season. Seasoned veterans Eric Redman and Charlie Koeppen were set to complete a top five comprised entirely of fifth-year seniors - a team primed to make a national impression. John Jefferson said he was convinced of IU's strong potential before the season began.

McKinney inducted into Indiana Hall of Fame

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 11:28 p.m.

IU professor Tom McKinney teaches a course titled "The History of Indiana High School Basketball." With his induction into the state's Hall of Fame Saturday, the former Bloomington North high school boys basketball coach will soon establish himself as part of the material that he teaches.

Hoosiers end road trip with victory

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 11:27 p.m.

A record-setting night for two Hoosiers propelled the IU women's basketball team (4-4) to a 70-64 victory over Eastern Michigan Wednesday in Ypsilanti, Mich. Sophomore guard Nikki Smith had a career night with 17 points and five three-pointers, both breaking her previous records.

Hoosiers fall short in 2 tough-fought matches

By Josh Sacks · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 12:12 a.m.

Hockey enthusiasts searching for an emotional match would have been pleased with the multiple hard hits, penalties and even the fight that occurred this weekend when IU welcomed Davenport University. The Hoosiers played well, often out-shooting the Panthers, but not well enough as they dropped both games of the weekend series -- 6-4 Friday and 4-3 Saturday.

Hoosiers hope to rebound from tough loss to Louisville

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 12:10 a.m.

Coming off a tough road loss at Louisville, the IU women's basketball team (3-4) will wrap up its four-game road trip tonight versus Eastern Michigan University. On Sunday, against the Cardinals, the Hoosiers played a back-and-forth game, losing 72-67. With 2:10 remaining in the game, IU faced its largest deficit of the day with Louisville up 66-51. The Hoosiers refused to give in, hitting their final four 3-point attempts, including one by senior forward Jenny DeMuth at the buzzer, but time ran out on IU. The loss was the first road defeat of the season.

Big Ten proves too much for IU in '05

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 12:09 a.m.

The IU volleyball team wrapped up its season with the conclusion of the Big Ten schedule a little over a week ago, sending off a record-breaking senior while also paving the way for a record-breaking freshman to cement her place in IU lure. Senior Mandy Eberle played her last match as a Hoosier against Wisconsin and broke the single-season total blocks and block assist records in the process. By breaking the individual record, Eberle moved into seventh place all-time for both the total blocks and block assist records.

State of Embarrassment

By Andy Romey · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2005 12:08 a.m.

Last year, IU edged past Indiana State in a close game at home. This year, it was the Sycamores who edged past the No. 18 Hoosiers at their home. In a game where senior forward Marco Killingsworth wasn't his dominant self, IU fell to Indiana State 72-67 at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute. Killingsworth, who saw double teams all night long, committed seven turnovers and was held to just 10 points. "I thought they did a great job of playing Marco physical," IU coach Mike Davis said. "He's got to learn there are going to be nights where he only gets 10 points."

IU hopes to avoid recent history against Indiana State tonight

By Brian Janosch · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2005 12:27 a.m.

Believe it or not, the Hoosiers actually entered last week's game against Duke with more recent series success than they do entering today's game against Indiana State. IU had won the previous two meetings against the Blue Devils before losing by eight Wednesday, whereas the Sycamores have won two of the last three meetings with IU and gave the Hoosiers all they could handle last season in a 56-52 Hoosier win.

Hoosiers enjoy best season ever

By Jordan Majewski · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2005 12:25 a.m.

This year, the IU field hockey team enjoyed its best season in the six-year history of the program. Under the guidance of coach Amy Robertson, the Hoosiers set a number of team records, including most wins in a season, highest national ranking, and most importantly, and a trip to the Elite Eight in the first NCAA tournament appearance in school history.

Awesome Aussie

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Janosch · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 12:15 p.m.

In IU's first four games, freshman forward Ben Allen never played more than 15 minutes, never scored more than eight points and never grabbed more than four rebounds. But Allen eclipsed all those marks Saturday night, warranting a steady stream of "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oy, Oy, Oy!" chants from the crowd. Crikey!

USC, Texas finish 2005 the way they started it

By Alyson Brodsy and Ralph D. Russo · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 11:31 a.m.

For the second straight year, the two teams that started at the top of The Associated Press poll held those spots for the entire regular season. Southern California was No. 1 and Texas No. 2 on Sunday in the Top 25, just as they were in the preseason. USC received 56 first-place votes and 1,616 points, a day after winning its 34th straight game, 66-19 over UCLA. Southern California has been No. 1 for a record 33 straight polls.

No hangover here

By Ryan Phillips · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 11:29 a.m.

After going toe to toe with the top team in the country, it had to be hard for the Hoosiers to focus on their game with Eastern Michigan Saturday night. And in Bloomington, the hangover capital of the world, no one could blame them if they came out uninspired, flat and undisciplined. But they didn't.

Colts make it a dozen straight with 35-3 win

By Cordell Eddings and Cordell M. Eddings · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 11:28 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- If there was any worry about a letdown or a "trap game" after Monday night's emotional win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Colts quickly quieted these fears with a 35-3 win over the Tennessee Titans Sunday. "I don't believe in 'trap games,' especially in the NFL. These athletes are just too good," said Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who had three touchdowns and 187 yards on 13 of 17 passing attempts as Indy moved to 12-0.

Final relay pushes IU past Wildcats

By Steve Harris · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 11:27 a.m.

The No. 18 IU women's swimming and diving team surged past the Northwestern Wildcats with an emphatic relay win in the final race of the meet to clinch a 159-141 victory Friday in Evanston, Ill. The Hoosiers now boast a 5-2 record (3-1 Big Ten) on the season. "The women's meet went down to the last relay," IU coach Ray Looze said. "I was very pleased with our tenacity ... Northwestern is very good in dual meets. I was pleased with the calm under pressure that our team showed."

School record broken in win against No. 17 Northwestern

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 11:11 a.m.

Junior Colin Russell broke a school record in the 200-yard freestyle this weekend as the No. 11 Indiana men's swimming and diving team defeated No. 17 Northwestern, 161-139. Russell's record-breaking time of 1:35:50 also qualified him for the NCAA Championships March 23 to 25 in Atlanta. "I was so close the past two years," Russell said. "It felt great just to know it's out of the way and I don't have to worry about it."

Hoosiers split road contests

By Steve Brennan · Monday, Dec. 5,2005 11:10 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team fell just short of accomplishing something it had not done since the 2000-01 season this weekend. After beating Belmont Tuesday and Southern Illinois Friday, the Hoosiers (3-4) were poised to win three straight road games for the first time in five seasons. On Sunday, Louisville refused to cooperate, beating the Hoosiers 72-67 at Freedom Hall.

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