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Coach grabs 400th career victory

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 11,2002 12:19 a.m.

IU softball coach Diane Stephenson recorded her 400th career-coaching victory when the Hoosiers (11-21-1) downed Evansville 6-3 in the nightcap of their doubleheader yesterday.

IU splits series, snaps streak

By Colin Nowling · Wednesday, April 10,2002 1:11 a.m.

The IU softball team snapped its nine-game losing streak Tuesday with a 6-5 victory over Wright State (6-16) in the first game of a doubleheader at the IU Softball Field. But the Raiders returned the favor with 1-0 shutout of the Hoosiers (10-20-1) in the second contest.

Towering over the competition

By Alex Hickey · Wednesday, April 10,2002 1:11 a.m.

It's a question on the minds of many Hoosier fans: "Where will we find a big man?"

Hamdan's hot bat helps Hoosiers win

By Aaron Rutherford · Wednesday, April 10,2002 1:08 a.m.

It may not have been pretty at times, but a win is a win. IU survived multiple rallies by Miami University (Ohio) and used its own late inning heroics to come away with a hard-fought 10-7 victory Tuesday.

Pitching staff faces challenge

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Tuesday, April 9,2002 1:52 a.m.

After taking three of the four games in a Big Ten battle with Iowa last weekend, IU returns to the field today for a non-conference clash with Miami (OH) University at 3 p.m. at Sembower Field.

Team needs confidence

By Colin Nowling · Tuesday, April 9,2002 1:51 a.m.

After being swept by Michigan and Michigan State in Big Ten Conference play last weekend, the IU softball team returns to action today against Wright State at the IU Softball Field. The Raiders and Hoosiers are scheduled to play a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m.

Sophomore Jared Jeffries to enter NBA draft

By Aaron Beard · Monday, April 8,2002 7:10 p.m.

The decision was announced at a press conference today at 2 p.m. The second-team All-American made the announcement with his family present. Jeffries was the Big Ten player of the year, and finished one point short of 1,000.

Comeback falls short vs. rivals

By Tyler Hoeppner · Monday, April 8,2002 2:03 a.m.

The water polo team went into this weekend with a few goals in mind: play tough defense, convert power plays and beat Michigan. The Hoosiers came close to accomplishing all of those things.

Juniors lead 9th-place finish

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 8,2002 2:01 a.m.

The IU men's golf team posted a final round score of 295 in the Marshall Invitational on Saturday. The Hoosiers tied with Wisconsin for ninth place in the 20-team field.

Former Hoosier moves up in ranks

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:30 p.m.

Morgantown, W.Va. -- Spurned by Bob Huggins and others, West Virginia hired Bowling Green's Dan Dakich as its head coach Thursday. Dakich played at IU and was an assistant to Bob Knight for 11 years there. At West Virginia, he'll try to rebuild a team that set records for losses in two of the past four seasons and was racked with discipline problems. The Mountaineers were 8-20 this season, 1-15 in the Big East.

Windy weather plagues trials

Thursday, April 4,2002 11:29 p.m.

Braving strong winds and cold weather is a hard task for any Little 500 rider. Braving it alone can be even harder. The first series event of Little 500 was held Wednesday. Individual Time Trials (ITT) began at 4 p.m. and carried into the evening when the last riders took the track a little after 10 p.m.

Injuries derail Hoosiers after good start to season

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:28 p.m.

The IU men's tennis team appeared to be on the right track at the beginning of the spring season. After winning five of their first seven matches, the Hoosiers were confident, with hopes to contend for the Big Ten regular season championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Conference Weekend comes to IU

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler Hoeppner · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:27 p.m.

This weekend is an important one for the women's water polo team. It plays host to the Collegiate Water Polo Association Conference Weekend. The Hoosiers hope to produce some victories that will help their seeding in the Conference Championships.

Big Ten matches

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:26 p.m.

Fresh off a victory over rival Purdue last Saturday, the IU women's tennis team will travel to two different Big Ten foes this weekend, looking to move up in the conference standings. The Hoosiers travel to Wisconsin Saturday for a 10 a.m. start and to Minnesota Sunday for another 10 a.m. start.

High school, college, professional talent collides at Texas Relays this weekend

By Pat Crowell · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:25 p.m.

The Indiana men's and women's track and field teams are participating in the 75th annual Texas Relays this weekend at the University of Texas. The meet will feature top collegiate talent from around the country, with between 80 and 100 schools represented.

Hoosiers hope to regain crown

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:25 p.m.

Last year, the Michigan State Spartans won the Indiana Invitational, breaking a streak of three straight tournament victories for IU in the event. This year, the Hoosiers hope to show last year's loss was an aberration.

Golfers enter key stretch

By Alex Hickey · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:24 p.m.

The men's golf team will go to Huntington, W.Va., to play in the Marshall Invitational this Friday and Saturday. The tournament will be held at the Guyan Golf and Country Club and will feature 20 teams. The meet will be the first time IU has played outside of the state of Florida since the spring season began in March.

Team looks for 2nd solid Big Ten showing

By Beau Wicker · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:23 p.m.

IU looks to rebound from its 5-4 loss at Indiana State when it returns home to face Iowa in a four-game set. The Hoosiers (20-5) enter the battle tied for first place in the Big Ten after going 3-1 against Illinois. Iowa (9-11) is 1-3 in the Big Ten after its series against Michigan.

IU looks to snap five-game skid

By Colin Nowling · Thursday, April 4,2002 11:22 p.m.

Coming off a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to Louisville Wednesday, the IU softball team returns to action this weekend, starting today at 4 p.m. when the Hoosiers play host to No. 13 Michigan. IU will look to end its five-game losing streak with four games this weekend.

The psychology of fan fanaticism

By Jackie Corgan · Thursday, April 4,2002 1:12 a.m.

Potato chips and bags of M&M's litter the kitchen table. With extra pop in the fridge and the television tuned into CBS, ten IU basketball fanatics huddle around the set of a small apartment living room to watch IU face Duke. A blonde-haired fan sprints in the living room after having printed off a picture from her computer.

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