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Ready to ride

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, March 26,2004 1:05 a.m.

The time has arrived. Little 500 teams will hit the track for the first time of the 2004 season Saturday for qualifications. Starting at 8 a.m., teams will attempt to qualify for the field of 33 for the 53rd running of the men's race and 17th running of the women's race. Even though qualifications isn't the start to the Little 500 series events, it is the first time riders will have the opportunity to ride on the track in a race situation. "I'm real excited," junior Meredith Horner of Kappa Kappa Gamma said.

Former Pi Kapps allowed to ride

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, March 26,2004 12:54 a.m.

After four long months of meetings and anticipation, the IU Student Foundation Appeals Board unanimously decided Wednesday evening to allow the former Pi Kappa Phi cycling team to ride in the Little 500 as deactivated members on an independent team.

Hoosiers start conference action

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, March 26,2004 12:49 a.m.

After two tough spring break road losses to close out the pre-conference season, coach Lin Loring's Hoosiers round out the last two games of a four-match road stretch with their Big Ten season openers against Wisconsin and Northwestern.

Hoosiers look to even things up with Badgers

By Dan Click · Friday, March 26,2004 12:48 a.m.

After a non-conference season which concluded with a 6-6 record, including losing four matches by the score 4-3, the No. 72 Hoosiers (6-7, 0-1) resume Big Ten play against Wisconsin (5-6, 0-1) tomorrow at noon at the IU Tennis Center or the IU Outdoor Tennis courts depending on the weather.

Team travels to Stanford and Florida

By Steve Slivka · Friday, March 26,2004 12:47 a.m.

The change in seasons on the calender marks the change in venues for the IU women's track and field team as it opens up its 2004 outdoor season this weekend with athletes traveling to California and Florida.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, March 26,2004 12:46 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The future of Gene Keady as Purdue head men's basketball coach came into doubt Thursday, with reports pointing to a new job at San Francisco.

No. 12 Hoosiers look to return to winning ways

By Matt Ostrega · Friday, March 26,2004 12:45 a.m.

The No. 12 IU water polo team is coming off a pair of tough losses to No. 2 Stanford and No. 6 Hawaii, its first two-game losing streak of the season. IU dropped to 10-6 for the season, but it will look to put the losses behind it and get back on track this weekend as the Hoosiers travel to Grove City and Slippery Rock, Penn.

IU runs west, south for the weekend

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, March 26,2004 12:44 a.m.

The IU men's track team plans to split the weekend between Stanford, Calif. and Gainesville, Fla. The team's distance runners will head to Stanford, perennially a prime spot given that its weather is typically conducive for fast distance races. The bulk of the team will travel to Gainesville to compete at the Florida Relays, a solid meet in all other events.

Mission: keep bats hot for tourney

By Brian Janosch · Friday, March 26,2004 12:43 a.m.

The Hoosier softball team is preparing to host the Hoosier Invitational this weekend, welcoming Western Kentucky, St. Louis and Notre Dame. The team enters the tournament on a three-game winning streak, scoring 22 runs in the process.

Junior Peters named Big Ten Golfer of the Week

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, March 26,2004 12:41 a.m.

Showing the depth and talent of the IU men's golf lineup, junior Heath Peters became the second Hoosier golfer in three weeks to be named Big Ten Golfer of the Week.

Be careful what you wish for

By Alex Hickey · Friday, March 26,2004 12:40 a.m.

So you wanted to see Mike Davis take a long walk off a short pier. It didn't look like there was any chance of that happening, so you rubbed your genie lamp with a little extra fervor. And then "voila!," out popped a genie, and he bore a strange resemblance to Charles Barkley. Wait, it was Sir Charles, who looks rather genie-like already. And he was quoted in the Birmingham News as saying Auburn would be the right fit for Davis.

UConn closes door on Vandy

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, March 26,2004 12:36 a.m.

PHOENIX -- Connecticut hit from outside, pounded the ball inside and just plain dominated Vanderbilt most of the night. Now the Huskies are a win from becoming the Final Four team they were expected to be.

Hot-hitting Hoosiers face Wright State

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, March 26,2004 12:35 a.m.

After a dominating performance this week, which included two victories by a combined total of 42 runs, the Hoosiers (13-7) will take on Wright State in a three-game series this weekend. IU beat Indiana Wesleyan 13-5 Tuesday and easily took care of Chicago State Wednesday, 29-5. Those two wins extended the Hoosiers' winning streak to five games, dating back to their spring break trip.

Hoosiers sweep Indiana State

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, March 24,2004 11:57 p.m.

IU was able to wrack up 18 runs in its doubleheader against Indiana State Wednesday, avenging its eight-inning loss to the Sycamores Feb. 28. The Hoosiers jumped all over ISU in the first game, winning 13-2 in five innings. They were able to fight back from a two-run deficit and score five runs in the fourth inning to win game two 5-2.

Junior improves all-around game

By Dan Click · Wednesday, March 24,2004 11:56 p.m.

Having the ability to bounce back from adversity is critical in any sport, especially after an unsuccessful season. IU boasts one player in particular who has rebounded from having a poor season last year to being an important member in the IU men's tennis team.

A-Rod hurt against Boston Red Sox

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 24,2004 11:55 p.m.

Alex Rodriguez left the New York Yankees' exhibition game against Boston Wednesday night after being hit in the face by a deflected ball at third base. The team said Rodriguez has a bruised left cheekbone, and the CT scan was negative.

IU destroys Chicago St. 29-5

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, March 24,2004 11:48 p.m.

The Hoosiers demolished the Chicago State Cougars 29-5 Wednesday to improve to 13-7 on the season. IU put together an offensive display resulting in 29 runs off of 24 hits. On a day when the wind was blowing heavily out to all sides of the field, the Hoosier hitters took advantage. They combined for six home runs on the day, the highest output this season. Senior David Hughes led the way for IU with a three-run dinger in the third and another two-run shot in the fourth to give him five RBIs on the day. Senior Kevin Mahar hit a grand slam to mark a seven-run fourth inning, as well. The Hoosiers started relatively slow offensively with five runs in the first two innings, but then exploded. Hughes and senior Seth Bynum each had a pair of home runs to help start an eight-run third inning.

Jefferson wins NCAA

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, March 24,2004 12:40 a.m.

Rarely is an NCAA mile won in as decisive a fashion as the one sophomore Sean Jefferson claimed March 14. Grabbing the lead with just over 600 meters left, Jefferson crushed the field -- including reigning 2003 champion, hometown favorite Arkansas' Chris Mulvaney. Crossing the line with arms raised in 4:00.16, Jefferson gave IU its first individual track title since 1993. As he shot a glance up at the massive monitor on the final turn of the NCAA Championships mile, he couldn't believe what he saw.

NIRSA gives two IU seniors national award

By Ryan Corazza · Tuesday, March 23,2004 11:32 p.m.

Seniors Mandy Madden and Erin Sparks have had their plates full at IU for the past four years. Take Madden for instance: she has refereed for intramural basketball and flag football, as well as indoor and outdoor soccer. At one point, she was the Fitness/Wellness Strength and Conditioning Consultant at the Student Recreational Sports Center and the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Hoosiers find energy to split double header with Drake

By Mark Carlson · Tuesday, March 23,2004 11:26 p.m.

The wind was blowing into the IU softball field Tuesday, but balls were still flying out. The Hoosiers (15-14) split the doubleheader against Drake (14-9), keeping IU one game over .500. Sophomore Mariangee Bogado pitched all seven innings in game one, striking out seven batters. But Bogado's pitching performance wasn't enough to propel IU past Drake, as the Hoosiers fell 3-0 in game one.

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