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IU 'best fit' for Bloomington South quarterback

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, Oct. 26,2005 12:39 a.m.

With his high school football career now in the books, Bloomington High School South quarterback Ben Chappell won't have to travel far to start his college football career next fall. In fact, a seven-minute car ride will be all he needs to go from a high school star to a Big Ten quarterback.

Duos advance at Wilson/ITA Midwest Regional

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 26,2005 12:38 a.m.

The Wilson/Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Regional Championships provided few bright spots for the IU men's tennis team. One of those bright spots was the stellar play by the team's top doubles pair of seniors Neil Kenner and Dmytro Ishtuganov. Seeded No. 12 in the doubles draw, the duo reached the quarterfinals but lost a tight 9-8 (5) set to the top-seeded, No. 19 ranked team of Jeremy Clark and Jakob Gustafssen from Louisville.

Ratliff out indefinitely after injury

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 26,2005 12:37 a.m.

Sophomore guard A.J. Ratliff is out for an undetermined amount of time with an injury to his right thumb, which occurred during Monday afternoon's practice.

IU inducts 2nd most Hall of Famers

By Joel Sanders · Tuesday, Oct. 25,2005 1:08 a.m.

Current radio broadcaster for IU football and basketball Don Fischer called Friday evening's Hall of Fame banquet "the best night Indiana University puts on athletically." The IU Varsity Club sponsored the IU Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame banquet Friday night as seven former standout athletes and coaches were recognized for their achievements in athletics. The seven 2005 inductees make it the second largest class of inductees since the Hall of Fame's establishment in 1982. Softball coach Gayle Blevins, football standout Gene "Pat" Gedman, tennis player Deborah Edelman Kane, former men's tennis coach Dale Lewis, former men's golfer Shaun Micheel, men's swimmer Fred Schmidt and former soccer player and football kicker Pete Stoyanovich will now have their pictures hanging on a wall next to other former IU legends such as Branch McCracken, Mark Spitz and Isaiah Thomas.

Meet the IU 'Ex' factor

By Jordan Majewski · Tuesday, Oct. 25,2005 1:07 a.m.

IU field hockey goalkeeper Haley Exner's numbers speak for themselves. She's recorded 88 saves this season, leads Big Ten goalies with a 1.60 goals against average, boasts a .823 save percentage and has won a handful of awards, including three Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week awards -- a Hoosier record. But the most important record the San Diego native has set this season is the 13 wins she's notched in her first year as a starter for the No. 8 Hoosiers.

IU to play waiting game after OSU tie

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:47 a.m.

Since 1976, Mike Freitag has been connected to IU soccer. Sunday afternoon, the second-year coach experienced "one of the most disappointing games" of his career. In the team's final Big Ten game of the season and with tournament seeding at stake, the Hoosiers left Yeagley Field with a 2-2 tie against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Field Hockey: No. 11 Iowa snaps IU's 10-game win streak in OT

By Jordan Majewski · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:46 a.m.

The No. 8 IU field hockey team's winning streak is over. After 10 consecutive wins, the Hoosiers were defeated by No. 11 Iowa 2-1 in overtime. The loss is only the Hoosiers' second of the season, and their first since a Sept. 4 loss at No. 1 Wake Forest. IU's record now stands at 13-2 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten. "Iowa played a great game," coach Amy Robertson said. "They contained us defensively and negated our speed."

Prep school standout changes commitment

By Andy Romey · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:46 a.m.

Armon Bassett is no longer another Indiana high school basketball standout who slipped through IU's fingers. After losing recruiting battles for in-state stars Greg Oden, Josh McRoberts and Luke Zeller, IU coach Mike Davis nearly lost Bassett to Missouri in August. The former Terre Haute South High School standout had verbally committed to the Tigers but changed his mind after attending Hoosier Hysteria earlier this month.

Volleyball: Hoosiers end 7-game losing streak

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:46 a.m.

The IU volleyball team snapped a seven-match losing streak with a five-game victory against Illinois Saturday after failing to regain the Monon Spike -- the traveling trophy between the two teams --against No. 17 Purdue Friday at University Gym.

Women's Soccer: IU puts the 'O' in Hoosier with 3-2 win

By Chris Sauer · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:45 a.m.

Although the IU women's soccer team has struggled offensively this season, it might have found its stride at just the right time. After being shut out Friday against Illinois, the Hoosiers broke out for three goals in a 3-2 victory against Iowa Sunday.

Houston: Texans have a problem

By Alyson Brodsy and Kristie Rieken · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:45 a.m.

HOUSTON -- The Indianapolis Colts want their fast start to pave the way to a big finish. Peyton Manning was uncharacteristically sloppy at times, fumbled for the first time this season and was intercepted on a poorly thrown pass, but he did enough to lead Indianapolis to a 38-20 victory Sunday against the winless Houston Texans that gave the Colts their first 7-0 record.

IU loses 13th consecutive game to Ohio State, 41-10

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:43 a.m.

Saturday's version of "The Rock" couldn't have been what IU coach Terry Hoeppner envisioned. Hoeppner and the IU football team were greeted by 52,866 Big Ten football fans Saturday, the sixth largest crowd in IU history, but an estimated 15,000 of those fans weren't clad in cream and crimson, but rather Buckeye scarlet and gray.

'ROCK'ED AND ROLLED

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Oct. 24,2005 12:42 a.m.

The IU offense entered Saturday's game against Ohio State averaging nearly 30 points and 250 passing yards a game. The Buckeye defense came in giving up an average of 15 points and 208 passing yards.

Hep, Hoosiers to be featured on ESPN

By Matt Mattucci · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:53 a.m.

IU coach Terry Hoeppner has become a household name in Indiana. But by the end of the month, coach Hep will be on more than just billboards and T-shirts. ESPN will feature the IU football team in its mini-documentary "The Season," following coaches and players around during practices, games and off-the-field activities.

IU bidding for Big Ten's No. 2 seed

By Chris Engel · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:30 a.m.

Although the IU men's soccer team held a 2-0 halftime advantage over Butler Wednesday night, head coach Mike Freitag was anything but content heading into the locker room. Freitag said he feels there have been times this season when players have not played up to the precedent set by former IU teams.

IU looks for success against D-I club foe

By Josh Sacks · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:29 a.m.

After a 7-4 victory and a split of its series against No. 5 Grand Valley State University this past weekend, the IU hockey team travels to Kalamazoo, Mich., this weekend for two games against Division I Western Michigan University.

Vick's legs carry Virginia Tech to 28-7 Terp shelling

By Alyson Brodsy and David Ginsburg · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:28 a.m.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Marcus Vick was too elusive, and the relentless defense of No. 3 Virginia Tech proved too tough to handle for a spirited Maryland team bent on revenge. Vick ran for a career-high 133 yards and a touchdown, and the unbeaten Hokies pulled away in the second half to a 28-9 victory Thursday night. Mike Imoh had two touchdowns for Virginia Tech (7-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), which scored 21 straight points after halftime to keep alive its hopes of playing for the national championship in January. The Terrapins (4-3, 2-2) came in with a three-game winning streak and hopes of avenging a 55-6 defeat to the Hokies last November, but Vick wouldn't let it happen. Although he threw a career-high three interceptions _ all in the third quarter _ the little brother of Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick averaged 8.3 yards per carry and completed 14 of 23 passes for 211 yards. His 8-yard touchdown run in the second quarter made it 7-0, and he directed scoring drives of 81, 99 and 37 yards in the second half. That was more than enough support for a defense that forced two turnovers and kept the Terrapins out of the end zone until Sam Hollenbach threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Derrick Fenner with 2:16 to go. Hollenbach was 14-of-30 for 158 yards and two interceptions, and Lance Ball had 75 yards rushing on 15 attempts. The Terrapins wore their alternate black jerseys for the second time this season, hoping for the same result as the last time: a 45-33 victory over Virginia on Oct. 1. The ploy didn't work, yet Maryland could take solace in putting forth a decent performance in front of a national television audience and a crowd of 54,838, the second-largest in school history.

Bids open to IU at ITA Midwest Regional

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:27 a.m.

This weekend, the IU women's tennis team will have a chance to prove they can play with the best teams in the Midwest. The Hoosiers will head to the ITA Midwest Regional Oct. 20-25 in East Lansing, Mich. and were one of only three teams awarded eight spots in the tournament.

No. 8 IU taking streak on road to Iowa City

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:26 a.m.

The No. 8 IU field hockey team continues its march toward a Big Ten title at 1 p.m. Saturday when it travels to Iowa City, Iowa, to take on the No. 11 Hawkeyes. The Hoosiers are 4-0 in the Big Ten, 13-1 overall and winners of 10 games in a row -- all team records.

Hoosiers welcome Illini, Boilermakers

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Oct. 21,2005 1:25 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team will welcome Illinois and Purdue this weekend in a battle with Big Ten rivals. The Boilers come into the match ranked No. 17, but the Hoosiers say they are ready for their in-state rival. "Purdue will be tough, especially with the enlistment of their solid freshman," assistant coach Matt Affolder said. "They might be difficult to defend, so this will really bring out passion between us and our biggest in-state rival."

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