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Hoosiers tame Lions, fall to Wolverines

By John Rodgers · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:14 a.m.

The IU field hockey team rebounded Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Division III Lindenwood after being shutout 5-0 by No. 2 and defending national champion Michigan Friday. The Hoosiers (4-10, 1-3 Big Ten) were able to outshoot 30-2 and out penalty corner 15-2 the Lions (10-2) after being dominated by the Wolverines' talented attack when IU was outshot 25-4. But coach Amy Robertson said her team can take some positives out of Friday's loss.

Team looks to end season right

By Matt Glenesk · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:13 a.m.

The Hoosiers will travel to Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla., to take part in their second ever Mission Inn Classic, which will conclude the fall portion of their schedule. The first half of the year has already produced more titles than all of last year. The Hoosiers have competed in three tournaments so far and have a first, second and third place finish to show for their efforts. Junior Karen Dennison has captured two individual titles, and was the runner-up in the other.

Destination: Post-season

By Ira Klapper · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:12 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team went to Iowa and Illinois this weekend looking for two wins and to solidify their place in the Big Ten tournament. They can look at the weekend as the "glass being half full."

Hoosiers open season, sweep Dayton Fliers

By Jesse Laffen · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:10 a.m.

The IU hockey team started the season with a pair of victories this weekend, defeating the University of Dayton Flyers 8-1 Friday and 6-0 Saturday. The Hoosiers struck first Friday when junior forward Frank Harrison backhanded a shot under the stick of Dayton goalie Doug Majkrzak.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:09 a.m.

Angels even World Series against Giants Rowing competes in pair of regattas Harriers compete in Pre-Nats

Hoosiers' scrimmage a success

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:07 a.m.

For the second week in a row, the IU men's basketball team opened its practice to the public. Not long after the end of the IU football team's loss to Iowa did the fans make the short trek from Memorial Stadium to Assembly Hall to enjoy a sports fan's dream day: A football game followed by an open scrimmage by the NCAA runners-up.

IU claims regular season Big Ten title

By Aarno Retherford and Aaron Retherford · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:05 a.m.

The last time IU played at Ohio State, the Buckeyes prematurely ended the Hoosiers' pursuit of a Big Ten Tournament Championship. This time, IU erased the bitter taste of defeat, and earned the number one seed in this year's conference tournament with a 4-2 victory.

Inconsistent offense hurts strategy

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:04 a.m.

If you were to look at the offensive numbers from Saturday's game, IU would appear to be the team that came out on top. But the inability to capitalize in the red zone hurt the Hoosiers as they fell 24-8 to No. 15 Iowa (7-1, 4-0 Big Ten).

Red zone is dead zone for IU

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 1:03 a.m.

It looked like they could do it again. After spotting No. 15 Iowa a 17-0 first quarter lead, the IU offense moved the ball inside the Hawkeye 20-yard line six times in an attempt to pull out a comeback for the ages. But the six trips into the red zone turned into just three points as IU (3-4, 1-2 Big Ten) dropped its Homecoming game 24-8 to the Hawkeyes (7-1, 3-0 Big Ten).

Harriers provide solid performance

By Aaron Beard and Steve Hinson · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 12:04 a.m.

Terre Haute -- The men's cross country team competed here Saturday to take on the nation's finest at the Pre-Nationals meet. The team placed fourth in their heat of 35 teams, led by three redshirt freshmen.

Women stake their claim at Pre-NCAAs

By Aaron Beard and Steve Slivka · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 12:03 a.m.

Going into this weekend's Pre-NCAA 6k Meet at Indiana State University on the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course, the women's cross country team was ranked No. 30 in the FinishLynx national cross country poll. After all the runners had finished the race, a solid showing by the team was had. The Hoosiers finished eighth out of the 38 teams in the race.

Hoosiers sweep Evansville

By Aaron Beard and Lisa Marie Kates · Monday, Oct. 21,2002 12:02 a.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving team swept the University of Evansville on Saturday to open their season at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center. Under the direction of first year Coach Ray Looze Jr., the Hoosiers won by sweeping all 32 events with a score of 320.50 to 209.50.

Ice Hockey begins season

By Aaron Beard and Jesse Laffen · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 10:28 a.m.

The IU ice hockey team will face off Friday and Saturday against the University of Dayton Flyers in the first regular-season matchup of the year. For the past eight seasons, IU has made it to the ACHA final four. This year's team is hoping that this series is the beginning to another successful season. "We're really anxious to see what happens on the ice, and have a little fun, too," forward Tom Orr said. "It's what we've worked for the last month or two." Dayton comes to Bloomington to resume a rivalry that started when both teams were members of the now-extinct MCHL. Dayton is the only former MCHL team that IU has kept on its schedule since joining the Great Midwestern Hockey League in 2001. IU holds the series edge 27-3-1.

Rowing team splits for weekend meets

By Cory Steger · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 1:38 a.m.

This weekend, the women's rowing team will be sending boats to two different regattas. The varsity eight left Thursday for Boston for the Head of the Charles Regatta while the rest of the team will be headed to Indianapolis Saturday for the Head of the Eagle Regatta.

Swim season opens

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 1:35 a.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving teams open their season this weekend with a very positive outlook. Under the direction of new coach Ray Looze, the Hoosiers begin their season with the Cream & Crimson meet 3 p.m. today and will host the University of Evansville at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Lineman bolsters offense

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 1:34 a.m.

IU fans tend to remember the exploits of the two members of the 2001 all-Big Ten team that graduated last season. After all, Antwaan Randle El and Levron Williams combined to form a nightmare for any defensive coordinator or scoreboard operator, with Williams leading the conference in scoring and Randle El taking the Silver Football for Conference Player of the Year honors.

Homecoming kicks off

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 1:32 a.m.

This Saturday, the Hoosiers take on another ranked opponent when IU welcomes No. 15 Iowa into Memorial Stadium. The Hawkeyes (6-1, 3-0 Big Ten) are tops in the Big Ten and are heavily regarded as the best team in the conference. Kick-off is slated for 11:10 a.m.

Around The Game

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 1:30 a.m.

Ice Hockey Preview

Potential riders gather for Little 500 orientation

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 1:29 a.m.

In 190 days, the 53rd running of the Little 500 will take place. But preparations for the event are beginning now.

Pre-NCAA invite promises prime competition

By Andrew Rosen · Friday, Oct. 18,2002 1:28 a.m.

The No. 30 women's cross country team will head to Terre Haute Saturday in what looks to be one of the biggest events of the year, the Pre-NCAA's. The 6K invite will be held at the same site as the NCAA championships on Nov. 25 and coach Judy Wilson said the event should help get the Hoosiers acquainted with the course.

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