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Grabavoy nets penalty kick to down Penn State

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:41 a.m.

Penn State came within 5:44 of breaking IU's 31 game winning streak in Big Ten play Friday night in University Park, Penn. But the No. 5 Hoosiers prevailed with a 1-0 double overtime victory over the No. 12 ranked Nittany Lions. The victory was the Hoosiers' tenth straight victory over conference rival Penn State and extended IU's winning streak to 32 straight conference games. IU has now played two of its three conference road games, picking up wins over two other favorites to challenge the Hoosiers for the Big Ten regular season championship.

Undefeated Nittany Lions live up to their legacy

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:40 a.m.

The Hoosiers were riding high after six straight wins, unprecedented individual statistics and two straight wins against ranked opponents. But, the No. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions were just too much, and the Hoosiers lost 3-0 and fell to 11-3 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten. Penn State was no easy task for the Hoosiers, as the nationally ranked Nittany Lions have only lost five home matches since 1995 and are only three years removed from a national title. Bolstered by 2,003-person strong Penn State crowd, the Nittany Lions always kept the Hoosiers playing catch-up. While PSU managed to keep the Hoosiers down, they maintained respect for IU's play.

Around the game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:39 a.m.

Coming into the Roy Griak Invitation at the University of Minnesota's Les Bolstad Golf Course, the women's cross-country team had finished first and second respectively in their first two meets of the season. After the results were added up Saturday afternoon, the Hoosiers finished fifth out of 22 teams with a score of 153. IU finished just four points behind Marquette. Michigan State, Arizona State and Providence College took the top three spots.

Team takes second place

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:37 a.m.

Two weeks ago the Hoosiers got off to a big lead in the Wolverine Invitational and were able to hold on to that lead and win the tourney. Unfortunately, this weekend IU stormed out to a large lead and was unable to hold off the competition. The team finished in a second place tie at the Lady Northern Intercollegiate in Iowa City, Iowa. Coach Sam Carmichael said the team's poor play in the final round cost them the title. "We played as bad today as we did good yesterday," he said. "We started out poor, I think we only had one player break 40 on the front nine. We played well on the back, but just dug ourselves too deep on the front and weren't able to overcome that. Kent State played very well today to win." Going in to the final round of the tournament, IU held a seven stroke lead, but Kent State shot a final round 299 to IU's final round 309, and overtook the Hoosiers for the title. Junior Karen Dennison, the No. 1 ranked golfer, according to Golf Week/Sagarin ratings, started the final round with a one stroke lead, but shot a 78 and placed second. Dennison finished one-under par, 218, for the tournament, a career best, eclipsing the mark she set two weeks ago at the Wolverine Invitational, where she won the individual title.

Team battles back after weather postpones play

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:35 a.m.

First came the rain, then came the fog, and then came the self-unraveling. After the massive downpour Thursday night, the entire outlook of this past weekend's Northern Intercollegiate was altered. As the players awoke Saturday morning, a thick blanket of fog had settled in overnight, which postponed play until 10 am. When play finally began, the Hoosiers came out lackluster during the first round. Fortunately, for the Hoosiers at least, the lifeless performance lasted for only one round. The team went on to regain its composure and take fifth place alongside Ohio State for the weekend.

Race kicks off cycling series

By Alyson Brodsy and Cory Steger · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:33 a.m.

Cyclocross, the first event of the Little 500 Fall Cycling series, took riders over bales of hay, up and down stadium stairs and around parts of Bill Armstrong stadium Saturday. Cyclocross is an event aimed at raising awareness about Little 500. Riders risk injury for a chance to win a $250 scholarship. The two male teams are required to switch riders after every lap and are penalized if they don't complete an obstacle correctly. The women's race, which featured six teams, ultimately saw the Roadrunners win with ease. The Roadrunners team of seniors Jenn Wangerin and Katie Zeller cruised to the finish line in 24 minutes and 19 seconds, more than a minute ahead of their closest competition.

U.S. Grand Prix ending raises eyebrows

By Alyson Brodsy and Colin Nowling · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:32 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Controversy struck again on race day in Indianapolis as Ferrari dominated the United States Grand Prix, with their drivers, Brazilian Rubens Barrichello and German Michael Schumacher, finishing 1-2, respectively. Unlike this year's Indianapolis 500, when controversy swirled over who won the race, this time questions were raised regarding the tactics used between the Ferrari drivers that allowed Barrichello to come out on top. Ferrari's prancing horse controlled the Grand Prix from beginning to end as Barrichello and Schumacher led every lap of the race. Schumacher led after all but five of the 73 laps, including by 2.743 seconds with just two laps remaining. It was then that Schumacher began to slow down to allow Barrichello to close the gap.

Lack of running game grounds Hoosier offense

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:29 a.m.

For once, it wasn't the turnovers or missed scoring opportunities that hurt the Hoosiers. Instead it was the running game that went nowhere on Saturday in a 45-17 loss to Ohio State. Coach Gerry DiNardo had stressed to the team all week that the team that could run the ball efficiently and stop the run on defense would have the advantage. The Hoosiers weren't able to do either. Freshman running back Yamar Washington had averaged 149 yards in his previous two games, but he was held in check by the Ohio State defense and gained only 15 yards on 10 carries.

Ohio State squashes Hoosiers

By Alex Hickey and Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 30,2002 1:20 a.m.

COLUMBUS, OHIO -- No. 6 Ohio State ripped apart a close game by outscoring IU 17-0 in the third quarter en route to a 45-17 win in front of a crowd of 104,194 Saturday. Ohio State freshman running back Maurice Clarett scored three touchdowns to add to his Big Ten leading total of nine for the season. "He's a good back," said freshman linebacker John Kerr, who also played against Clarett in high school. "He's powerful, and he's quick."

Hoosiers head to Minnesota invitational

By Aaron Beard and Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 3:41 p.m.

The women's cross country team looks to continue their strong running this weekend at the Roy Griak Invitational on the University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course.

Cycling Club edged at NCAA Track Nationals

By Jake Rossman · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:50 a.m.

The IU Cycling Club concluded competition Monday at the NCAA Track Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. where they took 2nd place.

Big Ten rivals on the horizon

By Ira Klapper · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:49 a.m.

Competing in the Big Ten Conference makes it difficult for a team to ever relax after receiving an accolade. After being ranked 8th in the Great Lakes Region by Soccer Buzz magazine and on the cusp of a national top 25 ranking, the Hoosiers face their most difficult task of the season this weekend. Tonight the Hoosiers battle Penn State in Happy Valley, and then battle Ohio State in Columbus on Sunday.

Hoosiers face tough test on the road

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:48 a.m.

Penn State against IU has perennially been the deciding game in the Big Ten regular season. The match tends to determine who wins the top seed and coveted bye in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. And perennially the Hoosiers have come out on top.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:47 a.m.

Keil diagnosed with bipolar disorder Men's cross country drops out of weekend meet; prepares for future Softball to compete in Cardinal Fall Classic

Fall cycling series begins with Cyclocross

By Stephanie Sims · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:46 a.m.

The Little 500 Fall Cycling Series will kick-off this Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Bill Armstrong Stadium, with the Cyclocross event. This is the first of three events coordinated by the IU Student Foundation which are aimed at building interest in the Little 500. Cyclocross is an obstacle course which, in addition to riding, forces participants to carry their bikes, jump over hay bales and run up and down stadium stairs. Those who aren't afraid of the possibility of getting injured say it's a fun way to start getting excited about Little 5.

Hoosiers take on No. 6 Ohio State

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Friday, Sept. 27,2002 1:44 a.m.

This Saturday, the Hoosiers travel to Columbus, Ohio to take on the Buckeyes in the Horseshoe, one of the largest stadiums in college football. No. 6 Ohio State brings a perfect 5-0 record into the 11:10 a.m. kick-off.

U.S. women's basketball team defeats Russia

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:23 a.m.

NANJING, China -- The U.S. women's basketball team wasn't about to make the same mistake as the men. The United States beat Russia 79-74 on Wednesday for its second straight Women's World Basketball Championship. The title came just weeks after the U.S. men's team finished an embarrassing sixth in the World Championship in Indianapolis. "I think we have redeemed them. But we have all learned a big lesson from the men," tournament MVP Lisa Leslie said. "We just can't get complacent."

Vikes question Moss' maturity

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:22 a.m.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Easily one of the NFL's greatest talents, Randy Moss has never made things easy on himself or his teammates. Problems on and off the field have been just as much a part of Moss' playing career as touchdowns and tough catches.

Course renovation allows golf tournament's return

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:21 a.m.

This weekend, the men's golf team will play host to its first tournament event since the 1996 women's Big Ten Golf Championship and its first men's event since the 1993 men's Big Ten Championship. The IU Golf Course began construction in 1954 and was completed in 1957. The course has had only two major constructions done since.

Hoosiers win conference opener

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Sept. 26,2002 2:17 a.m.

The IU volleyball team entered its second match of three straight ranked opponents Wednesday night. This seemed to be quite the daunting task until IU's first opponent, Louisville, ranked 30th in the country, were defeated by the Hoosiers 3-1. Luckily, the streak rolls on as the team reaches its sixth win in a row and second against a ranked team as IU beat 11th-ranked Ohio State 3-1.

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