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The competitive edge

By John Wustrow · Friday, March 3,2006 12:14 a.m.

When the referee lifted IU senior wrestler Joe Dubuque's hand after a 2-0 victory against Kyle Ott of Illinois last March, it wasn't just any victory. The win gave Dubuque a national title in the 125-pound division -- IU's first individual wrestling national championship since 1990.

Football player arrested

By Audrie Garrison · Friday, March 3,2006 12:14 a.m.

IU Police Department officers arrested IU freshman football wide receiver James Bailey early Monday morning under suspicion of trespassing, intimidation and conversion -- a lesser theft charge -- said IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger, reading from the police report.

Hoosiers hit the road in search of first victory

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:52 p.m.

If there's one thing the IU baseball team learned from losing three straight games against the Charlotte 49ers last weekend, it's that it has to take care of the little things to win.

Winning makes life easier

By Ryan Phillips · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:50 p.m.

What do the Hoosiers need to do at Michigan on Saturday? Just be themselves.

IU's numbers, play surging toward season's end

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:49 p.m.

When the Hoosiers belted out "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve, they did so as one of the nation's top-scoring teams. They paced the Big Ten in assists and even led the nation in shooting percentage for a spell.

Hoosiers welcome Big Ten foes for tournament

By John Wustrow · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:46 p.m.

Some of the best college wrestlers in the country will arrive in Bloomington this weekend. The No. 17 Hoosiers host the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Assembly Hall on Saturday and Sunday in a tournament that will feature five wrestlers who are ranked No. 1 in their respective weight class.

Former IU women's basketball coach found dead

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, March 2,2006 11:42 p.m.

The winningest coach in IU women's basketball history was found dead Tuesday morning from what authorities called an "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound."

Hoosiers travel to Indy for Big Ten tournament

By Steve Brennan · Thursday, March 2,2006 12:39 a.m.

With the book officially closed on the regular season, the IU women's basketball team (15-12, 9-7) has completed an impressive one-year turnaround. The Hoosiers hope the resurgence continues as they begin Big Ten Tournament play Thursday against Michigan at Conseco Fieldhouse. Last season, the team finished 10-18 overall and 3-13 in the Big Ten before a loss to Wisconsin in the first round of the conference tournament. This season, the Hoosiers claimed five more wins overall and six more in the Big Ten -- a feat that has garnered them the No. 6 seed in the tournament. The seeding is the highest for the Hoosiers since 2002, when, as the No. 5 seed, they became the lowest seeded team to win the tournament.

IU powers past Boilermakers

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 2,2006 12:38 a.m.

It took two months, but the Hoosiers finally secured their first road win of 2006. Not since Dec. 31 against Ball State had IU (16-10, 8-7) tasted victory outside of Assembly Hall, but the team bucked that trend with a 45-point second half Wednesday to defeat Purdue 70-59. The Hoosiers trailed by two at halftime, but shot 71 percent in the second period and 75 percent from three to secure the win.

2 Hoosiers get taste of NFL life

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, March 1,2006 12:12 a.m.

Former IU offensive lineman Isaac Sowells quickly discovered the perks that the 2006 NFL combine had to offer its players -- interviews with head coaches, recognition from talent scouts and, unexpectedly, free room service. The combine is the NFL's annual pre-draft rating camp, where college prospects look to improve their draft status -- and their rookie paychecks -- by impressing scouts in numerous football skills tests.

Hockey team drops tournament game

By Josh Sacks · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:51 p.m.

Going into last weekend's Great Midwestern Hockey League Tournament game against Miami University, (Ohio) held in Grand Rapids, Mich., the IU hockey team was 8-1-3 in its last 12 matches, had earned a berth for the national tournament and had beaten Miami twice already.

Ultimate Frisbee team takes third

By Michelle Manchir · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:50 p.m.

Senior Jan Riccius is barely audible as he speaks about the Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club's participation in the Mardis Gras tournament this past weekend. As a result of his verbal celebration of the team's "intense" victories this Saturday and Sunday, his voice is little more than a raspy whisper.

IU lacrosse team victorious in 2 games

By Ryan Corazza · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:48 p.m.

Fenton, Mo. -- IU lacrosse coach Todd Boward challenged his team to step up its intensity and consistency Saturday night.

No. 5 Fighting Irish too tough for IU

By Jonathan Hines · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:44 p.m.

IU's women's tennis team jumped four spots in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings to No. 27 on Tuesday, but fell to No. 5 Notre Dame, 7-0.

Positive Hoosiers take on last-place Boilers

By Andy Romey · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 11:43 p.m.

IU will continue its fight for a spot in the NCAA Tournament tonight in West Lafayette armed with a few weapons that have gone missing for a while now. The first of which, surprisingly, can't be seen between the baselines. IU coach Mike Davis calls it attitude.

IU finishes 15th in weekend's Lady Puerto Rico Classic

By Sam Story · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 12:55 a.m.

What hampered play for his squad wasn't a mystery to IU women's golf coach Clint Wallman as it played this past weekend at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. "We did some good things ... but I thought the wind gave us some trouble," the coach said. Heavy winds and the rust of an offseason were two big factors that kept the IU women's golf team from hitting full stride in its first event of the spring season. Not that all was bad: the Hoosiers' overall score of 969 (322-321-326) put the Hoosiers in 15th place after all was said and done. Senior Shannon Johnson spearheaded the charge for the cream and crimson as she continued to show why she is one of the best in the Big Ten after carding 17 consecutive rounds of below 80. She fired a 73 on the opening day and followed with rounds of 78 and 77, respectively. Her three-day score of 228 was good enough for a 31st finish overall.

No. 31 Hoosiers face undefeated Fighting Irish squad

By Jonathan Hines · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 12:53 a.m.

Coming off an upset of No. 28 Tennessee last weekend, the IU women's tennis team faces a challenge on the road this afternoon in South Bend. The No. 31 Hoosiers will take on in-state rival and undefeated Notre Dame. The No. 7 Fighting Irish are off to their best start in 20 years, winning their first nine matches of the season, including wins against No. 10 North Carolina and No. 13 Harvard. "We have to play awfully well (to win)," said IU coach Lin Loring. "I think if we get off to a good start, it will be a good match."

Early combine results include Young Wonderlic rumors, controversy

By Alyson Brodsy and Cliff Brunt · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2006 12:49 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Houston Texans general manager Charley Casserly would not rule out trading the No. 1 pick in the draft to try to improve his 2-14 team. Casserly named three players as standing above the rest: Quarterbacks Vince Young from Texas, Matt Leinart from USC and all-purpose back Reggie Bush, also from USC. Most analysts believe the Texans will take the multitalented Bush. But Casserly left several possibilities open, including trading the pick. "We need a lot of things," he said. "I think we've got a nucleus. I don't think we're as bad as our record, but we're not a playoff team. We can make a jump here if things are hit right between free agency and the draft."

U.S. dances away with 25 medals

By Alyson Brodsy and Larry McShane · Monday, Feb. 27,2006 12:46 a.m.

TURIN, Italy -- Across 16 topsy-turvy days in Turin, the U.S. Olympic team teetered somewhere between torment and triumph, each step up to the medal stand tempered by one step back somewhere else.

Around the game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 27,2006 12:45 a.m.

Softball falls despite no-hitter Excellence in the pitching circle is becoming quite common for the IU women's softball team this season.

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