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Peterson's shot grants IU victory

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:17 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- Struggling to make things happen for No. 8 IU (13-3-1 overall), sophomore forward Jacob Peterson's play versus St. Louis University (8-7-1 overall) secured the victory for the Hoosiers. IU won 2-1 in overtime in front of 3,317 fans on Halloween at Robert R. Hermann Stadium. Peterson's shot in overtime bounced off a defender and into the goal, giving IU the win.

Gall places 3rd as team finishes 5th in meet

By Ryan Corazza · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:16 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team finished fifth this weekend at the Big Ten Championships at the University of Iowa. Iowa held the meet at its newly dedicated Ashton Cross Country course. The six-kilometer event featured four nationally ranked top-30 teams, including the Hoosiers.

Runners compete in conference championships in Iowa

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:15 a.m.

While IU students slowly awoke from Halloween weekend in Bloomington, the IU men's cross country team toed the line at the Big Ten Championships at the University of Iowa.

Hoosiers run, win with wind at their backs

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:13 a.m.

The Hoosiers came away with one of the most emphatic wins of the season against the heavily-favored No. 24 Minnesota Golden Gophers. However, IU had an improbable 12th man on the team -- strong winds.

Conference Chatter

By John Rodgers · Monday, Nov. 1,2004 12:12 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The old saying goes, "There's no 'I' in team." And after last season's 14-15 season for the IU men's basketball team, getting back to the team aspect is one of the Hoosiers' priorities, juniors Bracey Wright and Marshall Strickland said at Big Ten media day.

Frustrated Hoosiers ready for Butler

By John Fischer · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:21 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team is angry and ready for redemption. After a series of frustrating ties and losses, the Hoosiers are ready to change the tide when they play host to Butler University at 7 p.m. tonight at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Defending champs ready for stretch run on road

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:20 a.m.

Although their play goes unnoticed from a statistical standpoint, the IU men's soccer team defensive players' contributions can be attributed to the final score and the clean sheets kept by senior goalkeeper Jay Nolly.

WOMEN'S: Conference championship on the line

By Ryan Corazza · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:19 a.m.

It's hunting season, and the IU women's cross country team has a group of Wolverines in its cross-hairs. The Hoosiers will attempt to win their first Big Ten title in 14 years when they travel to the University of Iowa for the Big Ten Championships. The Wolverines of Michigan, who currently rank fourth in the nation, stand in the way of the Hoosiers' title hopes.

Bragging rights up for grabs in Big Ten championship

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:17 a.m.

Back in the top 15 nationally, the No. 13-ranked IU men's cross country team is riding a rising tide of optimism as it rolls into the Big Ten Championship this Sunday at the University of Iowa. "The Big Ten is easily the most talented and deepest conference in the country," said recently graduated IU All-American Chris Powers. "These guys are ready, and it will be exciting to see what they can do."

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:17 a.m.

IU concludes fall season 13th at Invite The IU women's golf team recorded a 944 (311-317-316), its lowest three-round total of the fall season, to close out the fall campaign by finishing 13th at the Kent Youel Invitational Tuesday and Wednesday.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:13 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Moises Alou might not be roaming left field at Wrigley Field anymore. The Chicago Cubs declined an $11.5 million mutual option on the outfielder Thursday and will pay him a $2.5 million buyout. The Cubs also declined a $2.5 million option on second baseman Mark Grudzielanek, paying him a $250,000 buyout instead.

Haunted Homecoming?

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Oct. 29,2004 1:11 a.m.

Halloween is here, and for some it means costumes, pranks and festivities. While most IU students will be partying and dressing up as monsters, the 2-5 (0-4 in the Big Ten) IU Hoosiers will be facing a different sort of boogey-man in the No. 23 Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Red Sox win 1st World Series since 1918 with sweep of Cards

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 2:14 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- The Boston Red Sox -- yes, the Boston Red Sox! -- are World Series champions at long, long last. No more curse and no doubt about it. They sure got you, Babe.

IU takes 30 shots, wins 2-0

By Brian Janosch · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 2:10 a.m.

The scoreboard at Bill Armstrong Stadium looked out of place Wednesday night by posting numbers more suitable for a football game when IU (11-3-1) beat Louisville 2-0.

Krenzel gets first starting nod for Bears

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 1:46 a.m.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Craig Krenzel promises this much when he makes his first NFL start for the Chicago Bears: He won't be overcome by emotions or jitters.

Colts preparing for Kansas City defense

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 1:44 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning is pulling everything out this week. Old notebooks, old tapes, anything that might give him a hint about how to beat the Kansas City Chiefs' revamped defense - again.

Nomar not forgotten in Boston

By Ryan Phillips · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 1:41 a.m.

Nomar Garciaparra recently got a gift from his playoff-bound former teammates in Boston -- a playoff share. Even though his 10-year relationship with the team ended at this year's trade deadline, his former teammates honored his contributions to the franchise, and he will be awarded about $200,000. After all, without him, it's doubtful the Red Sox would have ever won the World Series.

Roby breaking IU receiving records

By Dan Click · Thursday, Oct. 28,2004 1:34 a.m.

Doing it humbly and through hard work is the only way senior wide receiver Courtney Roby has gotten as far as he has, and where he is at is on top of the IU receiving marks for both receptions and yards.

IU encounters tough weekend, looks to Illinois

By David Resnik · Wednesday, Oct. 27,2004 1:34 a.m.

Last weekend, the IU hockey club made the journey north to face Big Ten rival Michigan State for a two-game weekend set. After beating Minnesota and St. Cloud University at home earlier this month, the Hoosiers walked into the Spartan arena with their heads held high.

Team bowls over Boilers in Brickyard

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, Oct. 27,2004 1:33 a.m.

IU and Purdue have one of the largest rivalries in all of collegiate athletics. Beating Purdue is one of the main highlights for any fan of a Hoosier team. But this rivalry does not stop on the basketball hardwood, football field or the soccer pitch. Any time the Hoosiers and Boilermakers square off, it's a big game. Intensity for the in-state rivalry escalates further when the two meet up with a championship title on the line, no matter what the sport.

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