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Year of parity should provide fast, close Women's race

By Brian Janosch · Friday, April 1,2005 12:30 a.m.

There's been a continuing trend in the women's field ever since the Spring Series Events were instituted in 2000. That year, eight riders finished within ten seconds of the Individual Time Trials winner. The next year there were 27. In 2002, it was back down to nine, but in 2003, back up to 30. Last year, eight riders finished within the ten second window, and this year, the trend continued.

Riders fill out brackets in event not to be 'missed'

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, April 1,2005 12:29 a.m.

With the NCAA tournament and March winding down, many sports fans are starting to miss competitive sports brackets, but Saturday's Little 500 event should fill that void for a short time.

Ewing to leave IU after this semester

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Thursday, March 31,2005 12:56 a.m.

Eight days after Mike Davis was retained as head coach of the Hoosiers, the team's look has begun to change. Sophomore Pat Ewing Jr. has decided to transfer from IU after the academic year, IU coach Mike Davis announced Wednesday.

Colts' Harrison sued for allegedly attacking fans

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 31,2005 12:05 a.m.

HONOLULU -- Marvin Harrison of the Indianapolis Colts and two other men are accused in a lawsuit of attacking three boys seeking the wide receiver's autograph a day before Pro Bowl.

IU finishes 3rd at Pinehurst Intercollegiate

By Chris Engel · Thursday, March 31,2005 12:04 a.m.

Senior Jeff Overton made his case again for being named Big Ten and National Golfer of the Year when he finished second in the Pinehurst Intercollegiate Championship.

Spartans have 2 teams in Final Four

By Alyson Brodsy and Larry Lage · Thursday, March 31,2005 12:03 a.m.

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Rob Dare and his friends crowded around a TV, screaming as Michigan State competed for a spot in the Final Four.

Hoosiers unable to douse Flames of UIC, look to MSU

By Kevin Dwire · Thursday, March 31,2005 12:02 a.m.

If the IU softball team thought they were going to pitch their way to a victory in Wednesday's first game against the University of Illinois-Chicago, they were in for a rude awakening.

IU offense 'bad news' for the Bears

By Matt Mattucci · Thursday, March 31,2005 12:01 a.m.

After the Hoosiers' loss Tuesday, senior third baseman Corby Heckman said the Hoosiers needed more at-bats before entering the Big Ten season. IU took those extra at-bats Wednesday afternoon and ended up with a season-high 24 runs after three hours and 26 minutes.

Hoosiers lose to Valparaiso despite 12 hits in home game

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:02 a.m.

The Valparaiso baseball team committed 39 errors on the year going into Tuesday's game against the Hoosiers. Unfortunately for IU, the Crusaders left Sembower Field still with 39. IU was defeated Tuesday 12-6 in their first home game in 19 days. IU coach Bob Morgan said a lack of games played recently and poor execution contributed to the Hoosiers' loss.

UConn's Villanueva declares for NBA draft after 2 years

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 30,2005 1:01 a.m.

STORRS, Conn. -- Two years ago, Charlie Villanueva thought he was ready for the NBA. Now, he says he's sure. UConn's 6-foot-11, 240-pound sophomore forward said Tuesday he will skip his final two years of college eligibility to enter the NBA draft.

Kappa, Teter battle it out at ITTs after last year's dominance by both teams

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:59 a.m.

Two weeks before last year's photo finish in the women's Little 500, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Teter held a preview in the Individual Time Trials. Kappa placed four riders in the top 15 while Teter placed two, the top two spots. Today, five of those seven top finishers will return to the track for the 2005 ITTs. And just to make things a little more interesting, two heats will feature a rider from each team.

The Mane Event

By Elizabeth A. Wepler · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:56 a.m.

Soon after the IU Equestrian Club finished its meeting late Wednesday night, board members showed their battle wounds. The comparisons created quite the spectacle as pant legs were rolled up and bruises and abrasions shown from the last day's training. They were proud of their wounds, and some of the women were even still donning their riding boots.

Doctor filled Panthers' steroid prescriptions

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:22 a.m.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers Todd Sauerbrun and Jeff Mitchell and former player Todd Steussie had steroid prescriptions filled by a West Columbia, S.C., doctor now under investigation by federal authorities, according to "60 Minutes Wednesday" report.

Former ASU running back charged with murder of teammate

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:22 a.m.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Former Arizona State running back Loren Wade was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in the shooting of another former Sun Devils player. The 21-year-old Wade has been held without bond since Saturday, when he was arrested at the slaying site outside a Scottsdale nightspot. Witnesses say they saw him approach the car of Brandon Falkner, and exchange words with Falkner before a single gunshot rang out.

IU Water Ski club makes waves at Lake Lemon

By Kacie Foster · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:19 a.m.

Just because Indiana is stuck in the heartland of America doesn't mean IU students can't have fun on the water. The IU Water Ski Club has about 20 active members and visits nearby Lake Lemon to water ski, wakeboard and meet new people.

IU ready for tune-up before Big Ten season opener against Spartans

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:17 a.m.

After seven days off, including a rare weekend with no games, the IU softball team will take the diamond at 2 p.m. today at the IU Softball Field for a doubleheader against University of Illinois-Chicago.

Individual Time Trials test riders' personal strengths

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Wednesday, March 30,2005 12:14 a.m.

With Qualifications out of the way and the field of 33 set, it's time for Little 500 riders to have some fun, beginning with the official start of the Spring Series Events -- Individual Time Trials. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at Bill Armstrong Stadium and will go well into the evening, alternating between men's and women's teams.

Around College Basketball

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 29,2005 12:03 a.m.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Bruce Pearl was introduced as Tennessee's basketball coach Monday after leading Wisconsin-Milwaukee on a surprising run through the NCAA Tournament.

IU hopes to cruise past Crusaders

By Andrew Shaffer · Monday, March 28,2005 11:58 p.m.

The Big Ten's No. 1 offense heads into conference play next week when the Hoosiers play host to Northwestern in a three-game set at Sembower Field. But players must deal with the 6-8 Valparaiso Crusaders at 3 p.m. today at home.

Hep calls out to students

By Dan Click · Monday, March 28,2005 11:57 p.m.

For the first time since he was hired Dec. 17, 2004, new IU football coach Terry Hoeppner spoke to the student body Monday night at Alumni Hall. When Hoeppner arrived with his wife Jane, they were greeted with a standing ovation from nearly 200 students in attendance.

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