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Team suffers loss despite high hopes

By Josh Landsburg · Friday, March 7,2003 2:35 p.m.

March began with high hopes for the men's volleyball club team as it hosted the Hoosier-Illini Classic on March 1.

Hoosiers find their ninth inning savior

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Friday, March 7,2003 2:34 p.m.

The role of a closer has been one of the more ambiguous positions to define throughout baseball history. Major league closers of the past like Sparky Lyle and Lee Smith used to pitch three and four innings to rack up their saves. But ever since Dennis Eckersly redefined the closer's role in the late '80s as a one-inning stopgap, coaches and managers of every level have searched thoroughly for that ninth inning hurler to seal victories for their ball clubs.

Team tensions run high as IU faces Wisconsin

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, March 7,2003 2:04 p.m.

It's a team that beat IU (12-14, 5-11 Big Ten) on its home court in front of a record-breaking crowd. It's also a team that squashed the Hoosier's 17-1 run in a road game back in February when IU barely pulled off a 49-48 win.

Freshmen take senior lead

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, March 7,2003 1:23 p.m.

For the Hoosiers' water polo team, senior leadership is essential to the success of the team. The Hoosiers' seniors, led by All-American Kristin Stanford, are the backbone of the team. But even the seniors need a little motivation sometimes to keep them on their competitive edge.

Hoosiers anticipate rematch with rival Michigan

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, March 7,2003 10:58 a.m.

The IU women's water polo team travels to Ann Arbor, Mich., this weekend to compete in the Collegiate Water Polo Association Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Along with IU, other teams competing include Penn State-Behrend, Mercyhurst, Washington, Jefferson and the host school Michigan.

Teams head to final qualifiers

Friday, March 7,2003 10:56 a.m.

This weekend both the men's and women's indoor track and field teams scatter to different meets as they try to qualify individuals for their respective NCAA Championship meets. These meets, just one week before the NCAA Indoor Championships, give runners a chance to qualify for nationals if they haven't already done so.

Team 'Zips' off to North Carolina

By John Rodgers · Friday, March 7,2003 10:54 a.m.

For the second time in as many weeks, the IU baseball team canceled its scheduled series in favor of better weather this weekend. The Hoosiers were supposed to travel to Fairfax, Va. to take on George Mason, but instead will be heading further south to Asheville, N.C., to play two double headers on Saturday and Sunday against the Akron Zips. Both day's games will start at noon.

Postseason begins in Wisconsin

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, March 7,2003 10:52 a.m.

A grueling Big Ten regular season has come to a close for the Hoosiers. The IU wrestling program had a tough time in the conference season this year, earning only one dual meet victory against a Big Ten team, but the Hoosiers will now have a chance for redemption.

Team goes to Florida for first tourney

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, March 7,2003 10:50 a.m.

When the fall portion of the IU men's golf team's season ended, they were looking forward to a winter of weight lifting, conditioning and working on their putting.

Hoosiers look to build momentum at Penn State tonight

By Matt Pera · Friday, March 7,2003 10:49 a.m.

After nearly a month and a half of trying, the Hoosiers (18-10, 8-7 Big Ten) were finally able to string together two straight wins with a 74-70 victory over Minnesota Tuesday night.

Defense key in 52-51 win

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, March 7,2003 10:48 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Defense is nothing new for this group of players. Defense has been the cornerstone of the IU women's basketball team ever since coach Kathi Bennett took over the helm three years ago.

Defending the championship

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, March 7,2003 10:47 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Hoosiers were ready for Wisconsin. They wanted to win for the seniors. They wanted to win to defend last year's Big Ten Tournament Championship status. It looked like IU's ballgame from early on, but the 18-1 run from Wisconsin in the second half had the Hoosiers looking hopeless.

Seniors say goodbye with Minnesota win

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, March 5,2003 1:37 a.m.

All the excitement Tom Coverdale had regarding Tuesday's game was not tucked away. More than once during his last appearance in Assembly Hall, the senior guard was waving his arms to pump up the crowd, and following one adrenaline-filled moment, Coverdale pumped his fist and screamed into the stands before joining his team in the timeout huddle. The IU men's basketball game against Minnesota signaled more than just the end of Coverdale's, senior guard Kyle Hornsby's and senior forward Jeff Newton's careers in Bloomington. It was also crucial for the Hoosiers, who needed a win to help their chances for an NCAA tournament berth.

Home sweet home

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 5,2003 1:30 a.m.

In its last home game of the year, the IU men's basketball team needed a win to bolster their NCAA tournament chances and to send out its three seniors in style.

Shaking off the rust in Texas

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 5,2003 1:20 a.m.

All winter long, the weather forced the IU women's golf team to practice indoors. Monday, after finally getting outside and competing in a tournament, Mother Nature again payed it a visit.

Trio of standout seniors plays last home game in win

By Matt Pera · Wednesday, March 5,2003 1:11 a.m.

Last night's game against Minnesota was the final opportunity for IU fans to erupt in cheers after a three-pointer from guards Tom Coverdale and Kyle Hornsby, and the last time they could yell "Newwwt" after forward Jeff Newton blocked a shot or threw down a dunk.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 4,2003 1:32 a.m.

Senior Nick Evans' two-run double clinched an undefeated road trip as the IU baseball team continued its hot start with a 5-3 win Monday morning over Boston College in Bradenton, Fla. The Hoosiers, 3-0, won their third game in four days after Sunday's contest against Holy Cross was cancelled because of rain.

Team finishes fifth in conference meet

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Hinson · Tuesday, March 4,2003 1:31 a.m.

The men's indoor track and field team competed in the Big Ten Championship this past weekend, placing fifth in team competition against a tough field. Wisconsin won a tight team race for the second year in a row, defeating Minnesota by only two points. Wisconsin was able to clinch the team championship thanks to a strong group of distance runners, while Minnesota relied on depth and Purdue used a 1-2-3-4 finish in the 60 to finish third place.

Five seniors win final game in Assembly Hall

By Natalie A. Trout and Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 4,2003 1:29 a.m.

The seniors on the IU women's basketball team just wouldn't give up Sunday in their final home game at Assembly Hall. Their persistence and enthusiasm on the court helped them gain their final victory at home in an overtime win against Illinois that ended 85-82. The Hoosiers now go into the Big Ten Tournament 12-14, 5-11 in the Big Ten, while Illinois fell to 17-10, 9-7 in the Big Ten.

Their last dance

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Tuesday, March 4,2003 1:07 a.m.

When Tom Coverdale, Kyle Hornsby and Jeff Newton each arrived as freshman in Bloomington ready to make an impact on the IU men's basketball team. Throughout their time as Hoosiers, the men have experienced the striking low of losing a coach and the ultimate high of making it to the NCAA title game. Not to mention all the trying and exciting games smashed in between. Tonight their eventful careers in Bloomington come to an end as they will take the floor of Assembly Hall one last time when IU faces the Minnesota Golden Gophers at 7 p.m. The game is scheduled to air on ESPN.

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