Sports

Defense provides anchor for team

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:50 a.m.

Four hundred thirty two minutes and two and a half weeks -- that's how long it's been since the men's soccer team has surrendered a goal. The last goal scored against the Hoosiers (7-3-4, 4-0-1 Big Ten) came on Oct. 5 at Michigan. IU has been shutting down opponents at a torrid pace. As a result, it has garnered four consecutive shutouts since the streak started-- and a total of six on the season -- which has come in the midst of a five-game winning streak. The IU defense had a 0.77 goals against average in 2002, a mark that ranked 15th nationally. This season, it has been much of the same. The stifling IU defense and IU goalkeeper are allowing a mere 0.71 goals per game, a mark that ranks first in the conference. "I would characterize our team defense simply," IU coach Jerry Yeagley said. "Look at the Big Ten stats. We lead the Big Ten defensively. I've always said there are two aspects to defense -- individual and defense collectively.

Pipkens earns Big Ten honors

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:06 p.m.

Among the many freshmen making contributions to the women's soccer team this season, one is already being recognized by the Big Ten for her accomplishments on and off the field. Freshman forward Megan Pipkens has made an impact wherever she has gone, having become a starter already for the Hoosiers early in the season.

Hoosiers earn split, keep tourney hope alive

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:04 p.m.

The Hoosiers are still in the hunt for a spot in the Big Ten tournament after splitting their games this weekend against No. 20 Illinois and Northwestern. The Hoosiers lost to Illinois 2-1 Friday night in a hard-fought battle, but they were able to shut out Northwestern 3-0 Sunday afternoon.

IU knocks out Buckeyes at home

By Zack Eldridge · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 1:03 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team was victorious over Ohio State 3-0 Sunday at Armstrong Stadium. The Hoosiers (7-3-4, 4-0-1 Big Ten) have posted four consecutive shutouts and have won five straight matches. IU's last loss came Sept. 18 at Notre Dame when it lost in double-overtime. The Hoosiers have out-scored their opponents 12-1 in the previous five games.

Sports trivia competition concludes tonight

By Jacob Surface · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:36 a.m.

The annual Intramural Sports Trivia Competition concludes tonight, with teams of avid fans battling to prove who really knows the most about sports. "This is a really unique sport," said Shauna Robbins, the intramural sports graduate assistant in charge of the competition. "Not many schools have this."

Wilson coaches with experience

By Steve Slivka · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:35 a.m.

In Judy Wilson's senior season in 1987, she was consistently one of the top finishers on a team that finished second in the NCAA regional meet held in Bowling Green, Ohio. Eleven years later, Wilson would return to Bloomington to take over the head coaching position of the IU women's cross country team.

Scholarships scarce for team

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:34 a.m.

In the 2004-05 school year, Ball State University will no longer have a men's cross country or track team. The school announced it would be cutting both of these athletic programs this past summer. For many athletes, this will be the end of their collegiate athletic career and an unfortunate ending for many who are dedicated to the sport.

Athletics deficit decreases by $1.41 million in 1 year

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:32 a.m.

The IU Athletic Department's deficit stands at $1.79 million, a decrease of $1.41 million from last year, according to the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act submitted to the NCAA Oct. 15. The 25 page filed report, narrowed down to 11 pages open to the public, is a compilation of data comparing men's and women's sports financial and non-financial aspects.

Yankees wait out rain to take 2-1 Series lead

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:11 a.m.

MIAMI -- For the longest time, this had all the makings of another heartbreaker for Mike Mussina. Down early. Hardly any run support. A rainy night. And yet somehow, the ace who could never quite win these games won Game 3 of the World Series. Mussina outpitched young ace Josh Beckett and the New York Yankees broke it open late, beating the Florida Marlins 6-1 Tuesday night for a 2-1 edge. Derek Jeter doubled and scored the go-ahead run on Hideki Matsui's single in the eighth inning, then Bernie Williams hit his record 19th postseason homer to clinch it in the ninth. By then, Mussina's work was done. Mariano Rivera finished it off in rapid fashion, closing with two innings as the Yankees won before a crowd of 65,731 that had mostly left by the final out. Now, after their second consecutive victory, the Yankees will try to take firm hold of the Series behind Roger Clemens.

Coach discusses athletes' behavior

By Brandon Morley and Brandon S Morley · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:05 a.m.

IU football coach Gerry DiNardo said Tuesday that three players are involved in an IU Police Department investigation into long-distance phone fraud, but he does not anticipate any student-athletes will be ineligible for Saturday's game against Ohio State. DiNardo said one of those players "involved to the highest degree (in the fraud case) was dismissed over the summer."

IU athletics turns to Ticketmaster

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:05 a.m.

The athletics department will offer tickets online beginning with the 2004 football season after recently switching its ticketing software to Ticketmaster.

Judge says Bryant must stand trial

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Sarche · Tuesday, Oct. 21,2003 1:54 a.m.

EAGLE, Colo. -- Kobe Bryant must stand trial on a charge of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old resort worker, a judge ruled Monday, clearing the way for a celebrity trial the likes of which hasn't been seen since O.J. Simpson. Eagle County Judge Frederick Gannett said prosecutors presented enough evidence Bryant might have committed the crime June 30. The Los Angeles Lakers guard could face a life sentence if convicted. His next appearance, in district court, is set for Nov. 10.

Yankees even up series with Marlins at game apiece

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:47 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The Face of October showed up and shut down the Florida Marlins, silencing all their talk about wreaking havoc in this World Series.

Men's and women's teams sweep Evansville

By Scott Lipsky · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:46 a.m.

The men's and women's swimming and diving teams got their seasons started on a positive note Saturday, as both posted victories against in-state rival Evansville at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center, 164-116 and 183-104, respectively. Freshman Colin Russell led the way for the men, winning three events for the Hoosiers, including the 1000-yard free-style, the 50-yard freestyle, and the 100-yard breaststroke. Russell, a native of Canada, was not surprised with the way he performed in his first intercollegiate meet.

Hoosiers fall in heartbreaker at home

By Brian Janosch · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:45 a.m.

IU scratched and battled for over two hours and 255 points worth of volleyball Saturday night. Despite one of its better efforts of the season, the team fell just short losing the match to Wisconsin 29-31, 31-29, 30-19, 27-30, 15-12.

Cubs fans have varied views of 'curse'

By Mike Malik · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:44 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The ivy along the outfield wall at Wrigley Field was an uncharacteristic red during the Cubs' loss to the Florida Marlins last week. The rumors about the "Billy Goat Curse" have been flying around ever since. The Billy Goat Curse has roots back to the 1945 World Series, the last time the Cubs were in the final series of the season. The goat was not allowed in the stadium as it was in previous years for good luck. The owner of the goat that put a curse on the Cubs said they would never be in the World Series again.

Around The Game

Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:43 a.m.

The IU women's cross country teams traveled to Waterloo, Iowa, Saturday for the Pre-NCAA cross country meet. The meet allows teams the opportunity to compete on this season's NCAA National Cross Country Championship course against many of the top teams from around the United States one month before the actual national championship takes place.

Vikings conquer Broncos with Moss' 10 catches

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:41 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings can beat the NFL's top teams, too. Daunte Culpepper threw for 277 yards in his return to the lineup, Minnesota's defense knocked Steve Beuerlein out of the game, and the Vikings beat the Denver Broncos 28-20 Sunday.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:38 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO -- Craig Stadler shot a 4-under 67 to win the $1.5 million SBC Championship by four strokes over Bob Gilder Sunday, the largest margin in tournament history.

IU coach reprimanded for hitting player

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:36 a.m.

IU Athletics Director Terry Clapacs issued a reprimand to defensive line coach Joe Cullen after an incident with junior strong safety Herana-Daze Jones during the Hoosiers' loss at Michigan State Oct. 4.