Sports

Stuck in the middle with Penn State

By John Rodgers · Friday, May 2,2003 1:42 a.m.

It wouldn't be surprising if IU coach Bob Morgan was found humming the classic oldies hit "Stuck In the Middle With You" this weekend as his Hoosiers, tied for fourth with Penn State, prepare to face the Nittany Lions in a four-game set in Happy Valley.

Ewing Jr. is a Hoosier

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 2,2003 1:38 a.m.

Patrick Ewing Jr. will officially don the cream and crimson next fall. Ewing, who earlier verbally committed to IU, signed a national letter of intent to play for the Hoosiers Thursday. IU coach Mike Davis said the addition of Ewing, who is the son of 11-time NBA All Star Patrick Ewing, will bolster the team in both rebounding and shooting. "We're real excited to have Pat here at Indiana," Davis said in a statement. "He has a chance to come in and contribute right away. Pat can do a little bit of everything -- he's strong and aggressive on the boards, and he can also step out and shoot it as well." Davis added that Ewing's strong basketball lineage has helped mold him into a top player.

Super senior hopes for winning close

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, May 1,2003 1:43 a.m.

As senior Danielle Carruthers' collegiate track career draws to a close with only four meets left until the national championships, it is safe to say that most people will remember her as an outstanding hurdler. This would not be incorrect. In her four years as a Hoosier she has accumulated numerous titles and honors for her accomplishments in both the indoor 60-meter hurdles and outdoor 100-meter hurdles, including finishing as the national runner-up in the 60-meter hurdles at this year's indoor national championships. Last season, Carruthers established herself as a nationally-ranked hurdler after running the fastest time in the country at the Big Ten Championships. Though her skills as a hurdler will be sorely missed next year, they are not the only contributions she has made to the team. Carruthers is also a key member of both the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams, and will also be counted on to score points in the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the conference meet.

10 years later, tennis world recalls Seles stabbing

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, May 1,2003 12:53 a.m.

Women's tennis changed dramatically 10 years ago, altered forever in the middle of an otherwise ordinary match by a man with a knife.

IU makes regionals

By Matt Glenesk · Wednesday, April 30,2003 1:51 a.m.

The NCAA Division I Women's Golf Committee has announced the teams and individuals selected to participate in the 2003 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships Regionals.

Big Ten win a big relief

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, April 30,2003 1:48 a.m.

April 26, 2003. This is a date that will be burned into the minds of the Hoosier faithful as it was the date the softball team snapped a 33-game long winless streak in the Big Ten. Just 48 hours short of making the winless streak exactly two years old, sophomore Ashley Griffiths brought some power to the plate and sent a ball over the left field fence in the seventh to steal a 5-4 decision from the Michigan State Spartans, ending the streak and sending the team into elation. "It was like a Toyota commercial, we were jumping up and down," coach Sara Hayes said. "We celebrated with ice cream afterwards and we're still in the process of absorbing the emotion from the win."

NCAA considers new lines

Tuesday, April 29,2003 1:34 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- College basketball teams may have to contend with wider lanes, longer 3-pointers and more replays on game-winning shots as early as next season.

Popovich nabs NBA coach award

Tuesday, April 29,2003 1:33 a.m.

SAN ANTONIO -- Gregg Popovich won the NBA Coach of the Year award Monday for leading the San Antonio Spurs to the league's best record. Popovich, the first Spurs coach to win the award, received 40 out of a possible 121 first-place votes from a panel of sports writers and broadcasters.

IU players sign with NFL teams

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, April 29,2003 1:32 a.m.

Three IU football players signed rookie free agent contracts with NFL teams Monday. After the weekend draft, players who weren't picked could sign with any team. Defensive tackle Kris Dielman signed with the San Diego Chargers, offensive lineman Bobby Brandt signed with the New York Jets and offensive tackle Enoch DeMar signed with the Cleveland Browns.

Rowers win at invitational

Tuesday, April 29,2003 1:31 a.m.

The Hoosiers capped off a successful weekend with victories in the first varsity four and second novice eight races at the Indianapolis Invitational. This was an important weekend for the team with Big Ten Championships just a week away.

Team finishes invite eighth

By Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, April 29,2003 1:30 a.m.

In its quest for an NCAA berth, the men's golf team battled the top teams in its region and Big Ten on its way to an eighth place finish this weekend at the Fossum/Taylor Made Invitational. The men in crimson and cream started the weekend shooting one of their worst rounds of the season, a 16-over-par, 306 as a team, Saturday in the first round. IU regained its composure in the second round Saturday and shot a five-over-par 293.

Win over Brown puts IU in first-ever Final Four

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

For the first time in the six-year history of the program, the IU women's water polo team has made it to the NCAA Championships. The Hoosiers defeated Brown on Sunday afternoon, 7-5, and reserved a place in the NCAA women's water polo final four.

Three football players signed

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, April 28,2003 5:52 p.m.

Three IU football players signed rookie free agent contracts with NFL teams today. After the weekend draft, all players who weren't picked can sign with any team. Defensive tackle Kris Dielman signed with the San Diego Chargers, offensive lineman Bobby Brandt signed with the New York Jets and offensive tackle Enoch DeMar signed with the Cleveland Browns.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 28,2003 1:39 a.m.

IU entered its match Friday against top-ranked Illinois, hoping for the biggest upset in team history. Unfortunately the Hoosiers were unable to pull off the upset and dropped the match to the Fighting Illini 4-0.

Pacers lose, fall behind 3-1

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 28,2003 1:38 a.m.

BOSTON -- The 24-second clock was winding down as Paul Pierce dribbled calmly in place, talking trash to defender Al Harrington.

Two-year conference losing streak ends

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 28,2003 1:37 a.m.

If there is one play, one pitch, that IU's 2003 softball season will be remembered by it will be Michigan State junior Jessica Beech's seventh inning pitch that sophomore Ashley Griffiths smashed over the right center fence to end the game and end IU's two-year, 33-game Big Ten losing streak.

Junior earns share of Big Ten title

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 28,2003 1:36 a.m.

Entering Sunday's play of the Big Ten Championships, the IU women's golf team was tied for third place, and junior Karen Dennison sat three strokes ahead of her nearest competitor in first place.

Gophers take three of four from IU

By John Rodgers · Monday, April 28,2003 1:35 a.m.

Hits and runs were few and far between this weekend for the IU baseball team as the Hoosiers dropped three of four to the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Sembower Field.

IU turns in top performances in three weekend meets

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, April 28,2003 1:33 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team sent several athletes to compete in three different meets over the weekend. The Hoosiers had top performances at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pa., the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, and the Boilermaker Invitational at Purdue.

Team impresses at Penn, Iowa relay meets

By Steve Hinson · Monday, April 28,2003 1:31 a.m.

This weekend the No. 15 men's track and field team continued its season marked by meets against top national level competition.