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on the SIDELINES

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 10,2003 2:12 p.m.

IU women's soccer coach Mick Lyon is the newest addition to the University of Evansville's Athletic Hall of Fame. Lyon played for the Purple Aces and later became an assistant coach for the men's team and the first coach for the women's squad in the school's history. "I feel honored to receive such a distinction from Evansville," said Lyon. "I am proud of my accomplishments as both a player and coach and I am grateful to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame."

Freshman explodes against Boilers

By Aaron Beard and Zach Eldridge · Monday, Dec. 16,2002 12:02 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A pivotal reason why the IU women's basketball team lost by a mere two points to arch-rival No. 6 Purdue Saturday was the performance of freshman center Angela Hawkins. The 6-foot-3-inch center grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds in addition to scoring nine points. "This was her second back-to-back wonderful game," coach Kathi Bennett said. "She has been especially good defensively."

Emotions run high in Indy

By Aaron Beard and Matt Pera · Monday, Dec. 16,2002 12:02 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The RCA Dome generally doesn't host a college basketball game until the NCAA or Big Ten tournament. But when IU and Purdue faced off in a pre-conference showdown Saturday night, many of the characteristics of a high-stakes conference or March Madness game were present.

Hoosiers pleased with play despite loss

By Natalie A. Trout and Aaron Beard · Monday, Dec. 16,2002 11:55 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The women's basketball team was looking for the ultimate upset over 6th ranked Purdue Saturday in the RCA Dome. A repeat of last year's victory over the Boilermakers would have been the perfect way to prove they were a team worth competing with. While the final score was in Purdue's favor 51-53, it turned out to be a loss that showed IU can compete. "I really like where my team is at right now," coach Kathi Bennett said. "We started coming together, and it's a positive step for us."

Down to the wire win in 'Dome'

By Alexandra R. Moses and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Dec. 16,2002 11:54 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - It appeared as if the IU men's basketball team had the game under control. After scary moments of lost leads, waning offensive moments and blown game plans, the Hoosiers seemed to be in the clear against Purdue. But the theme of Saturday's "Duel in the Dome" was fighting, and the Boilermakers intended to do that to the final buzzer.

Freshman scorer becoming go-to guy

By Jesse Laffen · Friday, Dec. 13,2002 12:35 a.m.

Last season IU lost to the University of Michigan in the American Collegiate Hockey Association national semifinals. The final horn sounded the end of the Hoosiers season, and the end of IU's highest-scoring line in the 34-year history of IU hockey. One member of that line, Bryan Grant, left with the single-season goals, assists and points record and is currently second all-time at IU in those same categories.

Hoosiers ready to take on Falcons

By Jesse Laffen · Friday, Dec. 13,2002 12:34 a.m.

IU will try to recover after a tough series against regional and league opponent Miami (Ohio) last weekend. The Hoosiers lost a 2-6 contest in Oxford, Ohio, and came back to Bloomington for a tie Saturday. IU will take on regional opponent Bowling Green State University Friday for a one-game-only matchup that has national playoff implications.

The rivalry everyone knows about

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Dec. 13,2002 12:32 a.m.

To some sports teams, playing a rival is an exciting and fun game, a victory that feels better than any other. In Indiana however, it's even more than that. The Indiana-Purdue rivalry is one of the most heated and talked about in the Big Ten.

Jump shot legend a Hoosier

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Dec. 13,2002 12:31 a.m.

One of the most basic functions in the game of basketball is the jump shot. Without this weapon, the game would still be grounded in its original roots of underhanded shots, which date back to the sport's beginnings in 1891 with Dr. James Naismith.

Rivalry gets another chapter

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Dec. 13,2002 12:28 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, the women's basketball team knocked the Georgetown Hoyas down from an undefeated 5-0. Four days later, they put a stop to the 15 game home winning streak of the women's team at North Texas. It only seems right that their next victory should come against Purdue.

New role, old habits for Moye

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Dec. 13,2002 12:27 a.m.

Junior guard/forward A.J. Moye hadn't even made an appearance in last Saturday's game, but the all-too-familiar cheers began anyway. "AJ MO-YE!" Clap-clap ... clap-clap-clap.

IU, Purdue set for 'Duel in the Dome'

By Matt Pera · Friday, Dec. 13,2002 12:26 a.m.

An IU-Purdue basketball game has always meant a battle for bragging rights. The level of play has always been intense and, on occasion, a player or two has lost his cool. Whether the game is at Assembly Hall or Mackey Arena, the fans are always rabid and the stadium is always packed.

Miami teammates among five for Heisman

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Dec. 12,2002 12:34 a.m.

New York -- Top-ranked Miami players Ken Dorsey and Willis McGahee are Heisman Trophy finalists. This is the first time since 1994 that teammates were among the top five in the voting. Iowa quarterback Brad Banks, Penn State running back Larry Johnson and Southern California quarterback Carson Palmer also were invited Wednesday for the award's presentation.

Freshman quickly becoming a leader

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Thursday, Dec. 12,2002 12:32 a.m.

When you look at the Hoosier wrestling roster and see that Greg Schaefer is the only eligible senior, you realize that IU wrestling may be heading for the dreaded "rebuilding year," but the Hoosiers are not worried.

Junior class standouts lead the way for No. 13 IU

By Alyson Brodsy and Jeff Fuldauer · Thursday, Dec. 12,2002 12:32 a.m.

The success of the No. 13 ranked Hoosier IU women's swim team has been the result of off-season improvement and consistency from experienced swimmers. Leading the charge for the team has been the performance of standout juniors Meghan Medendorp and Brooke Taflinger.

Toughest portion of schedule still remains

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Thursday, Dec. 12,2002 12:31 a.m.

After finals wrap up next week, most IU students will be heading home to their families for a few weeks to relax and take a break from all the hustle and bustle of school. But for the men's swimming and diving team, they will have about a week break and then will return to school on Dec. 28 to begin training for the toughest part of the season.

2002 season 'just the beginning'

By Dan Patrick · Thursday, Dec. 12,2002 12:30 a.m.

Coming off of a dismal 8-20 last season and a ninth place finish in the Big Ten, the Hoosier volleyball squad had a lot of rebuilding to do. Yet 20 wins, three All-Big Ten team members and a NCAA Tournament bid later, the IU reconstruction came through with flying colors.

Season not a total loss for IU

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Thursday, Dec. 12,2002 12:23 a.m.

Entering this season, IU (15-3-3) had high hopes of returning to the National Championship and winning the game they lost last year. But these hopes were dashed when they played University of Connecticut in the third round of the NCAA tournament.

Women snap Green streak

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Dec. 12,2002 12:21 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team continued their cross-country game play Wednesday night when they played North Texas (4-3) at the Super Pit in Denton, Texas. They ended the 15 game home winning streak for North Texas by defeating them 51-43.

Grossman still undecided about future plans

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2002 10:28 a.m.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida quarterback Rex Grossman is still deciding whether to leave college for the NFL or stay with the Gators for his senior season. "I actually haven't made up my mind yet," he said Tuesday. Grossman, a junior who was Indiana's 1998 high school Mr. Football at Bloomington South, also said he probably won't submit his name to the NFL Draft Advisory Board, which informs players where they will likely be drafted. Grossman said he has information from last year that he can rely on.

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