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No psych-out needed in Roark's no-hitter

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:39 a.m.

Stepping onto the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday, senior Megan Roark had no idea she was pitching for a no-hitter. But she preferred it that way.

First serve: IU begins in Cincy

By Evan Harris · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:38 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team is eager to get its season started with the Cincinnati Collegiate Invitational this weekend. But for Cincinnati-native Michael McCarthy, the out-of-state tournament will feel a little more like home. "I guess there's a little added pressure," said McCarthy, whose hometown tennis coach is coordinating the tournament. "I'd like to do well anyway. I want to get good match experience and get going for the season."

Hoosier growth to continue in Michigan tournament

By Joe Syzmusiak and Joe Szymusiak · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:37 a.m.

The maturation process for the IU men's golf team continues as the Hoosiers' five-man lineup for this weekend's Wolverine Intercollegiate Tournament includes three freshmen for the second time in three tournaments this season. Hoosiers making the trip to Ann Arbor include senior Scott Seibert, sophomore Santiago Quirarte and freshmen Jorge Campillo, Drew Allenspach, and Brandon Pike. Freshman Seth Brandon is also making the trip, but is competing as an individual.

Hoosiers at home for only time in decade

By Sam Story · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:36 a.m.

IU women's golf coach Clint Wallman hopes to keep things rolling into this upcoming weekend's star-studded field in Bloomington for the Lady Northern Invitational. The Hoosiers have shown marked improvement in their first two tournaments, the Notre Dame Invitational and the Mary Fossum Invitational, last weekend at Michigan State, and look to continue their progress at their home course, the IU golf course. The best part for Wallman is that the excitement surrounding the program can come to fruition this weekend.

Hoosiers end home stand with Big Ten debut

By Jordan Majewski · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:35 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team wraps up its five-game home stand with a pair of matches against Michigan State University and Lindenwood University this weekend. The No. 11 Hoosiers are 6-1 overall and hope to remain undefeated at Mellencamp Pavilion, where they are 3-0 this year. Although this weekend marks the end of the longest home stand for the Hoosiers, it also marks the beginning of the Big Ten season, as IU welcomes the No. 6 ranked Spartans.

No. 23 Hoosiers traveling to Roy Griak Invitational

By Ryan Goode · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:33 a.m.

In the 20-year history of the Roy Griak Invitational, Roy Griak has only missed one year. The legendary coach, for whom the race is named, worked 41 years in the Minnesota Athletics Department, 33 of which he was a track and cross country coach.

Forget the figures; IU ready to stun No. 3 Penn State

By Steve Brennan · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:31 a.m.

There have only been three wins in 12 Big Ten road openers in IU women's soccer history; and so far this season, only one win in four road games. To the casual observer, those numbers might not bode well for the Hoosiers, especially as they travel to State College, Pa., to take on the No. 3 team in the nation, Penn State (8-0). To IU head coach Mick Lyon, those numbers mean nothing.

Big Ten heats up; leadership steps up

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:29 a.m.

Coming off a second place finish in last weekend's T.I.S. Bookstore Invitational, a young IU women's volleyball team will open conference play at home Friday against two rivals to the north. With more than half the team composed of freshmen, senior captains Mandy Eberle and Rachel Gerling will look to lead the team -- many of whom will be seeing Big Ten play for the first time -- against Michigan State and Michigan this weekend.

Hoosiers look to avenge tournament loss to Spartans

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:17 a.m.

The last time the IU men's soccer team dropped a match was Nov. 12, 2004 versus Michigan State when the Hoosiers lost 2-1 in the Big Ten Tournament. After playing three top 25 teams in the first six matches this season, at 1 p.m. Sunday, IU returns to Yeagley Field to open Big Ten play against the Spartans.

In a town where basketball is the law, Lee nguyen and company just keep winning

By Chris Engel · Friday, Sept. 23,2005 1:16 a.m.

The scene: IU trails Oregon State 2-1, seven minutes left. The stakes: With a loss, the Hoosiers lose their No. 1 ranking. And then it happened.

Hoosier defense tames Wilcats in weekend win

By Eamonn Brennan · Thursday, Sept. 22,2005 12:51 a.m.

With one minute left in the third quarter of IU's win over Kentucky Saturday, Hoosier sophomore cornerback Tracy Porter slipped and fell, inadvertently allowing Kentucky's Scott Mitchell to catch a 79-yard touchdown pass.

Tailgate policy won't be enforced

Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 1:37 a.m.

Half an hour into Saturday's football game, while some students moved off the lawns and into the stands, many stayed behind to continue drinking and throwing beanbags. Many did not have tickets, but despite the new athletics department policy, which prohibits those without tickets to tailgate 10 minutes after kickoff, no one was ejected for defiance of the rule. According to IU Police Department records, about eight people were arrested during tailgating activities, mostly for underage drinking or disorderly conduct. Of those people still outside the stadium before halftime, few had negative comments about the police presence. Some didn't notice a presence at all.

Mets take Marlins in 12-inning thriller

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:59 a.m.

NEW YORK - Mike Jacobs delivered a two-out single in the 12th inning Tuesday night, driving in David Wright with the winning run as the New York Mets defeated Florida 3-2, denting the Marlins' wild-card hopes.

Red Sox sting Rays to stay atop divison

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:57 a.m.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - David Ortiz hit his AL-leading 45th and 46th homers and drove in four runs Tuesday night to help Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox hang on to first place in the AL East with a 15-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Bronx Bombers hold on to hope with 12-9 victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Brian Mahoney · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:56 a.m.

NEW YORK - Gary Sheffield hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, Jorge Posada added a three-run homer and the New York Yankees kept the pressure on in a pair of playoff races Tuesday night with a 12-9 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Team offers more than experience

By Wes Scott · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:54 a.m.

Although many clubs allow casual players an outlet for their talent, the president of the IU club tennis team has bigger things in mind for his squad. Throughout the 20-plus years the club has been in existence, most have used it for recreational purposes. However, club president Neville Batiwalla said freshmen trying to walk on to the IU varsity tennis teams can use the organization as a way to fine-tune their skills.

Club squad enters season ranked No. 54

By Peter Stevenson · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:52 a.m.

As clouds gathered over Woodlawn field, the players trudged inside for some X's and O's. Up on the chalkboard, the captains sketched out the plays. Among them were "the German" and "Ho-Stack," both intricately choreographed to send players to precisely where they needed to be.

Sugar Bowl forced out of New Orleans

By Alyson Brodsy and Ralph D. Russo · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:50 a.m.

The Sugar Bowl will be played in either Baton Rouge, La., or Atlanta after being forced out of the Superdome in New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. Sugar Bowl officials said Tuesday they will know in about three weeks whether Louisiana has recovered sufficiently to keep the game in the state where it has been played every year since it was established in 1935.

All signs point toward Wie turning pro

By Alyson Brodsy and Doug Ferguson · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:47 a.m.

All signs point toward Michelle Wie turning pro at the Samsung World Championship next month, which begins just a couple of days after her 16th birthday. The tournament will be her final LPGA Tour event of the year. Still, her father remained guarded about his daughter's future plans.

Moddrell more than just a middle blocker for Hoosiers

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2005 12:42 a.m.

Finding an aggressive, ambitious team volleyball player is one thing. But when she spikes as hard as she blocks, a coach knows she's found quite an athlete. Sophomore Annie Moddrell, middle blocker for the IU women's volleyball team, has shown coaches and players her hard work doesn't stop at practice. "Everything she achieves is because of hard work," said assistant coach Matt Affolder. "She's the ideal student-athlete (every) team should have."

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