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Down to one pitch

By Dan Patrick · Monday, April 7,2003 1:27 a.m.

The Hoosier softball team came within one pitch of winning its first Big Ten match-up since April 28, 2001. Unfortunately, that pitch was sent over the left field wall for a two-run homer that sent the game into extra innings and eventually led to a 4-3 IU loss.

IU expects strong field in regatta

By Cory Steger · Friday, April 4,2003 12:44 a.m.

The women's crew team will be looking for more consistency when they hit the water this weekend against Dayton and Cincinnati. The regatta, which is being held in Dayton, Ohio, will be the second race for all three crews. Coach Mark Wilson said he expects another tough race this weekend.

Outdoor season continues at Texas Relays

By Kristin Louderback · Friday, April 4,2003 12:43 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team is looking to build on an encouraging first weekend of meets today and tomorrow at the Texas Relays. After competing last weekend at the Florida Relays, the Stanford Invitational and the Purdue Invitational, seven Hoosier women qualified for the NCAA Regionals.

Team splits to Texas, Eastern Illinois

By Steve Hinson · Friday, April 4,2003 12:42 a.m.

The men's track and field team continues its series of road meets this weekend. Half of the team will travel to the Texas Relays while the other half will attend the Eastern Illinois Invitational.

Team topples last year's victory total in half as many games

By Dan Patrick · Friday, April 4,2003 12:41 a.m.

Coming off of a sweep of Wright State and pulling the team record back to .500, the Hoosier softball team is heading into this weekend's four-game home stand with some steam. Sitting at 14-14 overall and an 0-2 conference record, IU is poised to rectify some of the hardships from last year's 13-31 campaign.

Junior duo taking IU to top of leaderboards

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, April 4,2003 12:41 a.m.

In baseball, a 1-2 punch in the starting rotation can elevate a mediocre team to a World Series title. The arena of women's golf is no different. Not to suggest that the IU's women's golf team was mediocre last year, but its inability to achieve consistency hindered its chances to win a tournament. The team's lack of a tournament title last year was the first such occurrence since 1987.

IU finally home for weekend invitational

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, April 4,2003 12:40 a.m.

As the weather warms up so does IU's women's golf team. The team started the season off by winning two of their first four tournaments and placing second and third in the other two. But, the golf year is broken up into two seasons, the fall and the spring. The problem of a three month layoff was compounded by the miserable winter in Bloomington.

On the Sidelines

Friday, April 4,2003 12:39 a.m.

Men's golf heads to Marshall Invite Winning a golf tournament is hard in itself, but defeating the No. 1 player in the nation to accomplish that feat is something to brag about.

Home match can't stop losing streak

Friday, April 4,2003 12:36 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team dropped its fourth straight match Thursday to Notre Dame 6-1 at the outdoor Varsity Tennis Courts. Despite the loss, coach Lin Loring said he was pleased with the way his team played.

Weekend series has Big Ten implications

By Ryan J. Cost · Friday, April 4,2003 12:35 a.m.

The baseball team takes to the road again this weekend for a four-game series with Big Ten opponent Iowa. The Hoosiers (16-6, 2-2) will visit Iowa City following a disappointing midweek loss at home to Indiana State. The Sycamores capitalized on three Hoosier errors and favorable winds, smacking five home runs in their 11-9 victory.

Riders sprinting into Miss-N-Out event

By Josh Weinfuss · Friday, April 4,2003 12:34 a.m.

Every rider who has trained for the Little 500 has dreams of making that last dash to the finish line for the win. But only a handful actually get the chance. Come Saturday, riders will be put in that position for an entire day during Miss-N-Outs, the second installment of the Little 500 series events and the most popular spectator event.

Bikers 'ride like the wind'

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 3,2003 1:03 a.m.

Riders had a chance to display their skills Wednesday during Individual Time Trials. Amid strong winds and undesirable track conditions, the riders, divided into 68 heats of three or four riders each, raced against the clock and the competition. Part of the Little 500 cycling series, the ITT event is the first of three, which have no bearing on the races April 25 and 26. The spectacle, in which each rider draws his or her own cheering section, brings personal attention to the riders and their abilities. NO SECOND TO SPARE The 45th heat of the men's ITTs would be an unstoppable team if the men decided to leave their respective teams and join one team.

Senior key at all ends of pool

By Alex Witteveld · Thursday, April 3,2003 12:58 a.m.

Heading into the Divisional Championships next weekend, the women's water polo team will depend on one of its most consistent performers to guide it to victory.

With top player out, others 'will need to step up'

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 3,2003 12:57 a.m.

As the women's tennis team prepares for today's match against Notre Dame, it hopes to end its three match losing streak. The Hoosiers (8-10, 0-4 Big Ten) will be taking on Notre Dame (11-7), who have a 5-1 record against Big Ten opponents.

Young team ready to take on Michigan

By Andrew Rosen · Thursday, April 3,2003 12:56 a.m.

The No. 23 men's tennis team heads into this weekend with an 11-4 overall record and a 3-1 record in the Big Ten.

Hoosiers fail to cut down Sycamores

By John Rodgers · Thursday, April 3,2003 12:55 a.m.

Strong winds and weak pitching proved to cause IU's demise as Indiana State University's five home runs outslugged the Hoosiers 11-9 Wednesday at Sembower Field. Sycamore seniors John Purdom and Ben Vannatter both homered twice to pace ISU's (18-5) offensive onslaught.

Hoosiers sweep Wright State series

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, April 3,2003 12:54 a.m.

Junior Heather Stillians pitched two starring games while senior Stormy Hanson homered in both games as the Hoosiers swept Wright State in the doubleheader Wednesday to even their record at 14-14.

IU back home after .500 trip

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:48 a.m.

The Hoosiers return to Sembower Field today to take on in-state rival Indiana State. IU will host the Sycamores on the heels of a four-game series split in its Big Ten opening weekend against Illinois. Senior hurler Jacob Cary led the Hoosiers to victory in the series opener, tossing his third straight complete game. Cary is 5-0 with a 2.25 earned-run average on the season and has notched 13 straight scoreless innings.

Little 500 riders gear up for Individual Time Trials

Wednesday, April 2,2003 12:36 a.m.

The pressure of qualifying for the 2003 Little 500 is gone, and now it's time for riders to have some fun. Today marks the first event of a three-part Little 500 series open to all qualified Little 500 riders. The event, Individual Time Trials, is a chance for riders to show their individual talent and speed at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Doherty resigns with three years left on contract

Tuesday, April 1,2003 11:37 p.m.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Matt Doherty, who failed to make the NCAA tournament two of his three seasons as coach at North Carolina, resigned Tuesday. He had three years left on a six-year contract that paid him $855,000 a season.

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