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Defense makes plays down the stretch

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:43 a.m.

With 1:24 remaining in the game on Saturday, junior cornerback Antonio Watson was called for a pass interference penalty, putting William and Mary 15 yards out from the potential game-tying score. Instead of losing his cool, Watson came up with two huge defensive plays in the final 11 seconds and led IU to its first opening game win since 1999.

Team falls in opener, defeats Missouri

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:29 a.m.

The Hoosiers won their first regular season contest under new coach Mick Lyon Sunday at the Nike Tiger Invitational. After falling to Kentucky 3-1 in the tournament opener, the team responded against Missouri with a double overtime victory. Junior Shelly Gruszka tallied the first goal for the Hoosiers on an assist from freshman Kristen Zmijewski in the ninth minute of play. Missouri responded in the 37th minute with a goal by junior Adriene Davis. The remainder of regulation proved a defensive effort on both sides as time expired with the two teams knotted at one apiece.

Second-half offensive explosion propels IU

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:27 a.m.

What a difference a year makes. The IU field hockey team opened their season Saturday in dominating fashion defeating the Miami Redhawks 4-1 in Oxford, Ohio. The Hoosiers, who struggled to a 1-16 record in 2001, got over the .500 mark for the first time in the program's three year history. After losing the past two years to Miami, head coach Amy Robertson's club exacted revenge on the Redhawks with an offensive blitzkreig in the second half that tied a Hoosier record for most goals scored in a game.

Hoosiers use strong pack for victory

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:27 a.m.

For the men's cross country team's corps of freshmen, the first meet of their career turned out to be a successful one. Four redshirt freshmen finished in the top seven of the team and all seven varsity runners placed in the top ten of the Indiana Open Friday at the IU Cross Country Course. In an effort to dominate their home opener, the team used a tight pack in which their top runner and seventh runner were separated by only 37 seconds. Redshirt freshman John Jefferson debuted as the number one runner for the team in the seven-kilometer race, with senior Bart Phariss slightly behind him. Jefferson finished with a second place overall finish of 22:29.10, and Phariss placed third .2 seconds behind Jefferson.

Team sweeps tournament

Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:21 a.m.

The women\'s volleyball teams began the 2002 season with a perfect record by winning all three matches in the Northern Illinois Best Western Invitational. IU defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies Saturday to sweep the tournament. "I think the biggest plus (Saturday) was that we pushed through," Indiana head coach Katie Weismiller said in a press release. "Offensively, our team has been on all weekend. Victoria's (Zimmerman) done a nice job running the offense and our passing has been very, very, good."

7-footer no match for Team USA

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:20 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The U.S. team found itself in an unusual situation Saturday night. For the first time in the three-day old World Basketball Championships, the team had to dig itself out of a hole against Houston Rocket draftee Yao Ming and his China team. After being down by as much as 12 points, the U.S. team battled back and won 84-65. The U.S. team, 3-0 in its quest for the gold medal in the Championships, was aided greatly by its defense after faltering offensively.

Hoosiers offense slim in weekend matches

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Nowling · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:17 a.m.

For the third straight season, the IU men's soccer squad failed to claim the championship as they hosted the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic this past weekend. The consensus No. 1 ranked Hoosiers took on No. 7 Rutgers on Friday night and No. 9 Clemson on Saturday evening. In a tight defensive battle, Rutgers and IU played to a 0-0 tie after two overtimes. Rutgers stymied the Hoosiers offensive attack by consistently putting nine and 10 men back on defense. Despite doubling the Scarlet Knights' shot output 16-8, IU was able to put just four shots on the goal of Rutgers senior keeper Ricky Zinter.

Hoosiers tie; Clemson takes tourney

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Nowling · Monday, Sept. 2,2002 2:11 a.m.

On Friday and Saturday, the IU men's soccer team hosted the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic for the 20th consecutive season. The classic kicked off the Hoosiers' campaign for a sixth consecutive College Cup appearance. For just the second time since losing both games in 1992, the Hoosiers failed to win a game in the season opening tournament. "I would sure as heck like to win our own classic one of these years," Hoosier coach Jerry Yeagley said. "It seems like we are good hosts. But performance wise I am quite pleased although disappointed, and we can't be satisfied without finding a way to win."

Strike: Out

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:23 p.m.

NEW YORK -- After a round of all-night negotiations, baseball players and owners reached a tentative agreement on a labor contract that averted a strike threatened for later Friday. "There is no strike," said Atlanta pitcher Tom Glavine, the National League player representative.

DiNardo era begins

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 3:15 a.m.

At 4 p.m. this Saturday at Memorial Stadium, the Gerry DiNardo era of Indiana football kicks off. After all the spring practices, the workouts in the sweltering summer heat, and the two-a-days in the fall, it all comes down to this. But this year's Hoosier football team may look nothing like the Hoosier teams of the past couple of years. And with free admission to the game for students this weekend, the contest will offer many fans a chance to check-out the new-look Hoosiers. Gone is head coach Cam Cameron and the 18-37 record during his tenure. Enter DiNardo who brings with him the knowledge of rebuilding programs as he did with Louisiana State. Gone is the backfield of Antwaan Randel-El and Levron Williams. Enter in the unproven starters, senior Tommy Jones at quarterback and junior Brian Lewis at running back.

Students move into new section

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 3:07 a.m.

IU students have been waiting for a meaningful touchdown for a long time. If it comes this season, they'll be closer than ever before. Well, or further.

Cross country counting on youth leadership

By Alyson Brodsy and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:53 a.m.

Experience counts. But the men's and women's cross country teams hope to prove that it's not all that matters. Both Hoosier squads are counting on their young runners to to bring IU cross country to the limelight. Boasting a strong recruiting class that includes 2001 Indiana state champion Jessica Gall, three time all-state honoree Lindsay Hattendorf, two time all-state track honoree Jennifer Emley, and four-year varsity letter winner Kelly Siefker, the women's team is expecting to compete for the Big Ten title.

Colts back will miss final tune-up

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:35 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS- Edgerrin James will be starting the NFL regular season without having taken any hits from opposing defenses on his surgically repaired left knee. Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy made it official Thursday that Edgerrin James would not play in the team\'s final preseason game Friday at New Orleans.

Down to the deadline: Players may walk today

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:34 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Baseball negotiators worked relentlessly Thursday to avert a strike just hours before the deadline, leaving players, owners and fans across the country wondering whether the season would continue.

Senior a perfect fit for new position

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:33 a.m.

The women's volleyball season begins this weekend with a three game invitational. The Northern Illinois Best Western Invitational will pair the team against Drake on Friday followed by two matches against IUPUI and Northern Illinois on Saturday.

Team on the attack for season opener

By John Rodgers · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:31 a.m.

For the IU field hockey team, the saying "third times a charm" sounds more than fitting as the Hoosiers prepare for their third season of existence.

Fan absence baffles visitors, vendors

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:30 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Tip-Off Celebration wasn't much of a celebration as few people came out to attend the festivities at the Pan American Plaza Thursday. To kick off the 11-day 2002 World Basketball Championships, an opening ceremony was planned. While bands performed and celebrities made appearances, there was a noticeable lack of fan interest and most obvious was that hardly any U.S. fans were found milling around outside the RCA Dome.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:28 a.m.

Maui Invitational schedule set Rain plagues U.S. Open, sun shines on Agassi With a 'Spark' in their eye, LA defeats NY

Hoosiers kick off 2002 season with Lyons

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:26 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team kicks off their 2002 campaign tonight in the Nike/Tiger Invitational, hosted by the Missouri Tigers. The two games are the first of the regular season, and begin the tenure of new coach Mick Lyon.

Team begins as No. 1

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Friday, Aug. 30,2002 2:23 a.m.

The IU soccer team begins the 2002 season as the consensus No. 1 team in the nation. They will be facing two fellow top ten teams this weekend, No. 9 Rutgers and No. 8 Clemson. Coach Jerry Yeagley will embark on his 30th season with Indiana this Friday. Yeagley, the winningest coach in college soccer history, has led IU to five straight Final Four appearances in the NCAA tournament including a trip to the championship game last season.

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