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Bashore ready to break scoring record

By Andrew Rosen · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 2:24 a.m.

Last year the IU field hockey team scored 22 goals in a total of 19 games. The leading scorer for the Hoosiers last year was senior Erica Nilsson who scored five goals. In just four games this year the Hoosiers totaled 14 goals, averaging three and a half per game.

After first win, IU awaits Wildcats

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 2:22 a.m.

When freshman running back Ben Jarvus Green-Ellis scooted around left end for his second touchdown against Indiana State and his first 100-yard rushing day, sophomore left tackle Isaac Sowells and the rest of the offensive line could take pride in Green-Ellis' success. It had been five games since the Hoosiers had a running back eclipse the century mark.

Recruitment class grabs Indianapolis standout

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 2:22 a.m.

The IU men's basketball team has solidified next year's recruiting class as one of the top in the country with the addition of Indianapolis North Central's A.J. Ratliff. The 6-foot-1 point guard verbally committed to Coach Mike Davis and the Hoosiers Sunday. "I went with what I decided to do," Ratliff said. "I talked to Coach Davis about my position with the team. I hope to be the leader of the group as the point guard. I've watched their games on TV and seen the crazy fans and hung out with some of the players."

Freshmen ready to lead the way

By Cory Steger · Wednesday, Sept. 17,2003 2:21 a.m.

A few days before the soccer signing period, coach Mick Lyon said he was excited about this year's freshman class. The team had improved its record from 2001 and had a lot of players coming into the system. At the time, Lyon said it would be a great year for IU women's soccer. While the Hoosiers didn't find the instant success early this season, the past two games have helped give the team something to be excited about.

Peterson pushes to new heights

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:47 a.m.

Running nearly 50 miles per week while taking summer classes is not normal for the average college student. But while most of the IU campus was home during the summer recess, junior Mindy Peterson stayed in Bloomington to focus on her upcoming cross country season doing just that. Peterson was an Academic All-Big Ten selection and IU's top finisher in every race during the 2002 season except for the Big Ten Championship. She ran a 6 kilometer personal record at the 2002 NCAA Championships with a 20:55 and was training this summer to prepare for the 2003 season. "All of the experience from last year is going to be very valuable for me this year as I race in Big Tens, Regionals and then NCAA's," Peterson said. "I think that the experience of nationals will be very beneficial to all of our runners." Peterson's workout partner for most of the summer was fellow teammate and senior Audrey Giesler. Not only did Peterson and Giesler train this past summer, but they have been training together since Peterson's freshman year.

Redshirting helps Redman improve

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Sept. 16,2003 1:29 a.m.

For student-athletes, the transition from high school to college can sometimes be a difficult one. The level of competition is higher, the training is different and the atmosphere more intense. Red-shirting is often a useful way for a young athlete to gain some experience before having to actually compete.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:34 a.m.

The Hoosiers earned their second win of the season against in-state rival Butler with the help of an explosive offensive performance. The offense broke out of its slump, scoring three goals, while the defense held the Bulldogs' powerful offense scoreless.

Cubs's offense goes cold as Reds win 1-0 in ninth

By Alyson Brodsy and Nancy Armour · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:31 a.m.

CHICAGO -- The Cincinnati Reds tried for eight innings to shake Carlos Zambrano out of his groove, with little success. Then Zambrano had to wait out a 13-minute delay when an umpire became ill before the ninth inning, and the Reds got the opening they needed. Ray Olmedo drew a leadoff walk, and Russell Branyan drove him home with a two-out single as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday.

Lewis sets rushing record

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:30 a.m.

Ravens 33, Browns 13 BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens gave Jamal Lewis the football, as promised, and he delivered on a pledge in setting a single-game NFL record with 295 yards rushing.

Two-goal victory, overtime loss highlight weekend

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:29 a.m.

Participating in their third tournament in as many weeks, the men's soccer team (2-2-2) split a pair of matches at the Notre Dame Berticelli Memorial Tournament this weekend. The No. 11 Hoosiers defeated Fresno State 3-1 Sunday, but were upended by Akron 1-0 in overtime Friday at Alumni Field. It was IU's first victory since the season-opener against California. Coach Jerry Yeagley was proud of the way his team performed against Fresno State.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:27 a.m.

COMPTON, Calif. -- An older sister of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was shot to death Sunday following a dispute in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said.

Clency, Bennett and Beattie have big special teams game

Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:24 a.m.

IU treasures its special teams so much that coach Gerry DiNardo is in charge of the whole unit. Without their performance Saturday, IU's 33-3 rout of Indiana State wouldn't have been possible. It started on the opening kickoff when sophomore Courtney Clency ran through a gaping hole in the ISU kick coverage for 51 yards to the Sycamore's 46 putting IU's offense in business. Clency said the week's preparation was the difference.

8 game losing streak halted

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Sept. 15,2003 2:13 a.m.

It took the rekindling of a 78-year old rivalry to end an eight-game losing streak. The Hoosier football team defeated regional foe Indiana State 33-3 to give IU its first win of the year in its home opener. The team rallied behind a strong running game, a steady defense and big plays on special teams to answer a pair of blowout losses with a blowout win of its own. Despite the earlier losses at UConn and Washington to open the year, coach Gerry DiNardo downplayed the importance of needing this win over any others.

Fans, players remember Sept. 11 attacks

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:55 a.m.

Sports marked the second anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with moments of silence and poignant reminders, from American flags on the greens at the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic to the names of victims displayed on the scoreboard at Tampa's Tropicana Field.

Cubs drop second in a row to Expos

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:54 a.m.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The Montreal Expos left Puerto Rico on a winning note, thanks to pitcher Tomo Ohka and Orlando Cabrera's aggressive play. The Chicago Cubs departed the island knowing they just fell short. Ohka took a two-hit shutout into the ninth inning and Cabrera hit two doubles and a triple as the Expos held off the Cubs 3-2 Thursday. The Cubs rallied for two runs in

In-state rival poses tough task for IU

By Cory Steger · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:53 a.m.

The Hoosiers continue their long season-opening road trip this Friday when they head to Indianapolis to take on the Butler Bulldogs. In-state bragging rights are up for grabs as both teams are competing for a win. Coach Mick Lyon said he expects the Bulldogs to come to the game with a lot of intensity.

Invitational opens with Fighting Irish

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:52 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team will travel to South Bend, Ind., this weekend to partake in the Notre Dame Invitational, which will be the first time the Hoosiers have competed in the event. The invitational is comprised of four teams: IU, Notre Dame, South Carolina and Utah.

Colts need win to prove their worth in AFC South

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:51 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts know the score: Tennessee 3, Indianapolis 0. It's only Week 2, but the Colts view Sunday's home opener like the playoffs are already at stake. What they need is a win to challenge the defending AFC South champs.

Tough test awaits Hoosiers at tournament

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:51 a.m.

Seeking to snap their first three game winless streak since the 2000 season, the Hoosiers head up-state to South Bend to face Akron today and Fresno State on Saturday as part of Notre Dame's Berticelli Memorial Tournament. After a tie and a defeat to Georgetown and UConn respectively in last week's UConn Classic, the Hoosiers (1-1-2) fell six spots from No. 5 to No. 11 in this weeks adidas/NSCAA poll. The Hoosiers will conclude the five game road swing next Thursday when they return to South Bend to face Notre Dame.

HOME SWEET HOME

By John Rodgers · Friday, Sept. 12,2003 2:18 a.m.

1925 was a long time ago. That's how long it's been -- 78 years -- since IU squared off with the Indiana State Sycamores (1-1). And IU (0-2) will hope to duplicate their success three-quarters of a century ago when IU shutout the Sycamores 31-0. The new AstroPlay surface will be a welcome site for the road-weary Hoosiers. IU stumbles into their home opener after being outscored 72-23 in their first two ball games while nearly surrendering 1,000 yards of total offense in the losses to UConn and Washington. Coach Gerry DiNardo's goal is for his club to put it all together. "Play the entire game," DiNardo said. "We played one game without playing either half, then we played one half, so the natural progression would be to play both halves." In order to play well Saturday and get a win, the Hoosiers desperately need a strong outing from a very young defense. Against Washington, IU only started one senior, cornerback Duane Stone, with five of the remaining 10 being freshmen and sophomores.

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