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Seniors shine in final game

By Ira Klapper · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:49 a.m.

The women's soccer team recognized its six seniors at Armstrong Stadium last night with the 10th annual Senior Night. After the pre-game festivities, IU went out and battled its in-state rival, the Butler Bulldogs. Butler, from the Horizon Conference, came to Bloomington with a 12-4 record, and looked to spoil Senior Night. A pair of seniors wouldn't allow that. After dominating Butler in most statistical categories for 85 minutes and spoiling numerous chances, IU (10-6-2, 4-4-2 Big Ten) finally scored a goal for a 1-0 win. It was scored by senior forward Jenny Mann, who was assisted by fellow senior forward Kate Kastl. The win improved IU to 4-5-1 all time against the Bulldogs. The goal gave the Hoosiers a win in their final regular season game before the Big Ten tournament, which begins in East Lansing, Mich. next Thursday.

Jeffries makes NBA debut in 74-68 loss

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:16 a.m.

TORONTO -- Morris Peterson scored 20 points and Michael Jordan went scoreless in the second half -- and even missed a dunk -- as the Toronto Raptors opened their season with a 74-68 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Sophomore takes on leadership role for IU

By Stephanie Sims · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:15 a.m.

The men's tennis team is composed mainly of sophomores, with one senior and two freshmen. With lone senior Zach Held's shoulder injury still keeping him from playing until the Big Ten Singles Championships, the team has been looking for new leaders to step up.

LoVecchio loving life as a Hoosier

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:14 a.m.

One might think that it must be pretty frustrating to be Matt LoVecchio. For the first time since third grade, he won't be playing in an organized football game all season. The team that he once quarterbacked, Notre Dame, is undefeated and in the thick of the National Championship hunt.

Experienced coach admired by players

By Tyler Rainey · Thursday, Oct. 31,2002 1:14 a.m.

In 23 years of coaching the women's tennis team, the one constant for Lin Loring has been success. During the span, Loring has led IU to 15 Big Ten titles, 19 National Championship appearances and a National Championship in 1982.

Pacers primed for opener

By Janie McCauley and Steven Herman · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 11:28 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Yao Ming, the Houston Rockets' 7-foot-5 rookie and the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, will make his NBA debut Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. "I think Yao is going to be a great player," Thomas said. "He's got all the tools to be one of the great centers in this league." Yao did not join the Rockets until Oct. 20 and played in just two preseason games, averaging 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 18.5 minutes a game. "He's big, he's got a great touch around the basket, he's got good hands, can pass the basketball, has good skill and he understands the game of basketball," Thomas said.

New A's manager named

By Janie McCauley · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 11:27 p.m.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Ken Macha was promoted from bench coach to manager of the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday to replace Art Howe. The A's didn't wait long to replace Howe, who officially was hired Monday as manager of the New York Mets. After interviewing for years, the 52-year-old Macha didn't have to leave to finally become a manager.

Doubles duo fall in sweet sixteen

By Janie McCauley · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 11:26 p.m.

Despite a strong performance from one doubles pair, the men's tennis team returned home early this weekend disappointed after being eliminated from regional action. The team competed in the ITA/Omni Hotels Midwest Regional Championships held in Madison, Wis. Coach Ken Hydinger said he was proud of the team's efforts, but said the squad fell short at important times. The Hoosiers singles teams were eliminated in the first two days of competition. The remaining two players were ousted from the tournament Tuesday as sophomore Jullien Vulliez lost to Michigan State's Cameron Marshall, 6-4, 6-2 and sophomore Tom Bagnato lost to Dipesh Rao of the University of Toledo, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4.

Competition lurks for Lakers

By Benjy Ekhaus · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 11:24 p.m.

With the NBA season now underway, the annual question is again being asked: "Will anyone stop Shaq and the Lakers?" For three years now, the answer, of course, has been no. This year, however, there are some teams that can challenge the league's latest dynasty, and depending on the world's most famous big toe, the end (or at least delay) of an era could be on the horizon. Dethroning the Champion By now, we all know about the Lakers. Here are the teams that could give them trouble.

Noonan rewrites record books

By Janie McCauley · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 11:20 p.m.

After leading IU to a 1-1 record on their West Coast road trip last weekend and tallying three of the four Hoosier goals and one assist, senior forward Pat Noonan was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. This marks the fourth conference Offensive Player of the Week award Noonan has garnered this season and the seventh of his career. Noonan paces the Hoosiers with 34 points on 13 goals and eight assists as IU has a 13-2-2 record heading into this weekend's final regular season match against IUPUI.

Baseball predictions pan out

By Val Tsoutouris · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 11:19 p.m.

Think back to what you were doing April 2. You probably had either college basketball or Prom on the mind and pepper spray in your eyes. I, however, made predictions on the baseball season in that day's IDS. Not to be self-serving, but let's see how they turned out. What I said: "Whenever the Phillies feel optimistic about themselves, they usually go in the trash bin." What happened: They didn't finish in last like I thought, but they did drop from 86 to 80 wins.

Another in-state test for IU

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 11:17 p.m.

Tonight the IU women's soccer team finishes its regular season at Bill Armstrong Stadium against Butler at 7 p.m. The game also marks senior night, the last home game for the seniors who will be competing in their first Big Ten tournament next week. The game figures to be intensely emotional as the seniors have expressed feelings of sadness as well as exhilaration in these final days of the season. "I have mixed feelings, it's been a good season and I'm tired, but then again, I never want it to end because I know this is my last season," senior tri-captain and forward Kristen Sprunger said.

Transfer student continues training after year hiatus

By Steve Hinson · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 12:27 a.m.

Last year the men's cross country team brought in one of the top recruiting classes in the nation. In addition to top freshmen, the team also landed a strong transfer from Rutgers, junior Jon Little.

Noonan helps IU earn weekend split

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 12:27 a.m.

After suffering its first loss since Sept. against Cal St. Fullerton the men's soccer team played like a top team Sunday against UC Santa Barbara dominating them 3-1 behind senior Pat Noonan's two goals.

Tennis expectations fall short

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 12:26 a.m.

The women's tennis team had high expectations entering the ITA/Omni Hotels Midwest Regional Championships Oct. 24.

Import brings heart to team

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 12:24 a.m.

Jaime O'Pray receives a lot of praise from those around her. Coach Amy Robertson calls her "fast," while her cohorts on the field describe her as "dynamic." Whether it be her blazing speed or slight accent, O'Pray certainly is a unique member of IU's 2002 field hockey squad.

New swim coach brings high hopes

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 12:23 a.m.

The newest and most impressive addition to the men's swim team isn't a freshman, but a well versed veteran of collegiate swimming.

Assistant 'spikes' motivation

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 12:21 a.m.

Much of the Hoosiers success this season can be credited to assistant coach Cydryce Carter, who at her first year of coaching at IU, has improved the Hoosiers' defense and blocking -- two main reasons for the team's turnaround.

IU struggles to get ball into 'red zone' against Illini

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2002 12:20 a.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Last week in practice, coach Gerry DiNardo and his staff worked on IU's Big Ten-worst red zone offense (scoring 57.7 percent of the times in the red zone this season). This week, the team was perfect inside the Illinois 20-yard line.

Heavenly Series

By Aaron Beard and Ben Walker · Monday, Oct. 28,2002 1:17 a.m.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- This is definitely movie material -- and the stars are the never-say-die Anaheim Angels. They came out of nowhere to reach their first World Series, rallying past every team in their way. Their rookie pitcher wins Game 7. And the best hitter in the world watches from the losers' dugout, knowing he was once just six outs away from winning the only title he has ever wanted.

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