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Hoosiers hope to pick on hapless Wildcats

By Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:36 a.m.

Northwestern, by all accounts, is a desperate team. The Wildcats have lost their last eight dual meets and are winless in conference action. In the team's last meet, they suffered a blowout loss against Minnesota losing 41-3, and the Wildcats cannot claim any ranked starters. One would probably think when IU and Northwestern square off at 7 p.m. tonight at the University Gym, that the smart money is on IU to end its conference losing streak.

IU looks to continue winning ways

Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:35 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team is going to have to get used to the road. The team, winners of six straight, will take on No. 39 Northwestern and Wisconsin this weekend to begin an eight game road swing. IU doesn't return home again until the last weekend in March, when they host Penn State and Ohio State.

Team goes coast to coast in consecutive weekends

By Alex Witteveld · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:34 a.m.

After a West Coast trip that resulted in three losses to some of the best competition in the country, the No.14 women's water polo team is ready to use what they learned in this weekend's Princeton Invitational. The team, who was defeated by powerhouses No. 1 Stanford and No. 5 Cal last weekend, will travel to Princeton, N.J. on Saturday to face off against Bucknell in the morning and Brown in the afternoon.

IU travels to Canon IV Classic

By Kristen Louderback and Kristin Louderback · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:32 a.m.

IU women's track and field coach Randy Heisler put forth an extra effort Wednesday to ensure a solid performance from his team this Friday and Saturday as the team travels to Indianapolis for the Canon IV Classic.

Bryant still missing from US team roster

Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:31 a.m.

Bryant still missing from US team roster Ray Allen, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd and Tracy McGrady were the first four players chosen Thursday for the 2004 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, with Kobe Bryant conspicuously absent. The long-awaited roster was announced in Colorado Springs, Colo., by USA Basketball, which also issued a statement regarding Bryant's absence.

No. 17 Hoosiers continue indoor season in Indy

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:28 a.m.

This weekend the No. 17 men's track and field team continues its indoor season with the Canon IV Classic in Indianapolis. The team was originally scheduled to travel to Arkansas this weekend, but problems with the plane tickets led coach Marshall Goss to decide to stay in-state and run in this meet.

Tourney gives IU a chance at revenge

Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:27 a.m.

The IU hockey team will get a second chance at a conference title this weekend. The Hoosiers will travel to Rochester, Mich., to play for the Great Midwest Hockey League tournament title. IU (15-8-1, 5-4-1) missed a chance at a regular season title last weekend with a 6-2 loss to Oakland University (20-6-4, 7-2-1). The victory moved Oakland ahead of Michigan for sole possession of first place. Michigan held on to second place and, along with Oakland, received a bye in the first round of the six-team GMHL tournament.

Hoosiers start 3-game road trip against Badgers

By Matt Pera · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:26 a.m.

Finally, the travesty that dominated the conversations of IU basketball fans everywhere is over. The long, arduous three-week stretch that will forever live in Hoosier lore as "the streak," came to a merciful end on Wednesday night: Michigan -- 49, IU -- 63.

DeMuth and Bodine help lead Hoosiers to 21-point blowout

By Natalie A. Trout · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:24 a.m.

It finally came together for the 10-11 (3-8 Big Ten) Hoosier women's basketball team against 12-10 (4-7) Iowa on Thursday night. They defeated the Hawkeyes 89-68 in a contest that coach Kathi Bennett said has helped the team regain their confidence. Helping lead the Hoosiers to their first victory since Jan.12 were senior guard Kristen Bodine and sophomore guard/forward Jenny DeMuth.

Hot-shooting Hoosiers gun down Hawkeyes

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, Feb. 14,2003 12:23 a.m.

Behind red-hot shooting and four double-figure scorers, the IU women's basketball team defeated Iowa 89-68 Thursday night at Assembly Hall. It snapped a seven-game losing skid, which began on Jan. 16. The Hoosiers last win came against then No. 23 Ohio State on Jan. 12. "It felt good and I thought we played really well," IU coach Kathi Bennett said. "Our transition game was working extremely well. We got transition going and ran the floor hard, and that led to some easy baskets."

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 13,2003 12:40 a.m.

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Annika Sorenstam wondered how she would stack up against stronger players on tougher courses under the most suffocating scrutiny. So she's going to play against men.

Female to make history as first Division 1 coach

By Alyson Brodsy and Teresa M. Walker · Thursday, Feb. 13,2003 12:39 a.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Forget women's rights and gender equity. When Teresa Phillips decided to substitute for a suspended coach, the athletic director saw herself as Tennessee State's only option.

Runner off to quick start

By Steve Hinson · Thursday, Feb. 13,2003 12:38 a.m.

Junior middle distance runner Rodney Hollis was expecting a breakout season this year. So far, that is exactly what it has been. Hollis missed most of last year because of a stress fracture in his left fibula, so he was eyeing this season eagerly and has already posted some impressive marks.

Team looks to right ship

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Feb. 13,2003 12:36 a.m.

An oft-heard phrase in any aspect of life is, "If you just keep fighting things will get better." The IU women's basketball team is taking that philosophy to heart, and they are indeed fighting.

Changed line-up sparks IU

By Matt Pera · Thursday, Feb. 13,2003 12:33 a.m.

Before last night's game against the Michigan Wolverines, coach Mike Davis presented his team with a challenge -- play with enough tenacity to scare the team that was atop the Big Ten standings off the court.

Hoosiers find their winning ways

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Feb. 13,2003 12:32 a.m.

The five-game losing streak was not going to reach six. The Hoosiers made that apparent early in Wednesday's game that the disheartening past three weeks were not going to stretch to four.

GMHL teams gear up for tournament in Michigan

By Jesse Laffen · Wednesday, Feb. 12,2003 12:44 a.m.

When IU and five other teams formed the Great Midwest Hockey League two years ago, many expected a high level of competition. The GMHL tournament, which takes place this weekend, will showcase just how competitive the league has become.

Freshman fitting in for IU

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Wednesday, Feb. 12,2003 12:42 a.m.

Senior Ty Matthews and sophomore Pat DeGain have been two of the strongest performers on the IU wrestling team this year. Matthews is undefeated at 184 pounds and is ranked in the top ten. DeGain, at 197 pounds, has compiled a 27-3 record and has also earned a top ten ranking. But injuries can strike anyone at anytime and when that happens, a reliable backup is needed.

Hoosiers looking to extend winning streak

By Tyler Rainey · Wednesday, Feb. 12,2003 12:35 a.m.

The IU women's tennis travels to Lexington, Ky., in search of their fourth straight win and their first win on the road. The No. 50 Hoosiers (5-2 overall) take on the No. 34 Wildcats in the team's last pre-conference meet. IU returns home for the weekend to take on Big Ten foes Wisconsin on Saturday and Northwestern on Sunday.

IU hopes to stop five-game skid

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, Feb. 12,2003 12:12 a.m.

The last time the IU men's basketball team experienced a five-game losing streak, a Republican was president and war was a reality. Perhaps the national events from 31 years ago are oddly familiar, but the winning drought presently plaguing the Hoosiers is unfamiliar territory for the current team.

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