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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.

Pacers gaining notoriety

By Dan Gelston · Tuesday, Feb. 11,2003 12:21 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana's resurgence as one of the NBA's elite teams has drawn considerable attention, but not always for the right reasons. Everything from Indiana's physical play to bizarre antics has earned the Pacers a reputation as one of the league's toughest -- and most combustible -- teams. "We're just stepping onto the national stage," coach Isiah Thomas said.

Louisville home for dynasty, Pitino

By Chris Duncan · Tuesday, Feb. 11,2003 12:20 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky -- Rick Pitino listens to the laughter, and it reminds him how much he has changed. Like so many basketball coaches, he has made one stop after another, always ready for the next job. Now at Louisville, he takes time to look around.

Softball Hoosiers to open season

Tuesday, Feb. 11,2003 12:17 a.m.

Softball Hoosiers to open season Softball Hoosiers to open season Friday When the 2003 campaign begins there will be a different face in the dugout for the IU softball team. The girls have a new coach in Sara Hayes, who has replaced 15-year veteran coach Diane Stephenson.

Heads kept above water after losses

By Alex Witteveld · Tuesday, Feb. 11,2003 12:14 a.m.

The women's water polo team returned home from the Stanford Invitational this weekend with mixed emotions. Although the Hoosiers lost three games while winning just one they felt as if it was a positive experience. And it will help them in their future games.

Seniors look to freshmen

By Jeff Fuldauer · Tuesday, Feb. 11,2003 12:13 a.m.

At last weekend's dual meet with Kentucky, the seniors took the spotlight for the final home meet of their careers. But also making waves in the Hoosier's campaign for a Big Ten Championship has been the performance of a spectacular freshman class.

Injuries begin to add up

By Natalie A. Trout · Tuesday, Feb. 11,2003 12:09 a.m.

The women's basketball team's season took an unexpected turn on Nov. 9. Junior guard LeeAnn Stephenson stepped up for a lay-up during practice and tore her ACL. It was almost a month later on Dec.17 when freshman guard Kali Kullberg tore her ACL as well. To this day coach Kathi Bennett grimaces at the thought of losing the two players. "You can always tell when they go down and what their reaction is," Bennett said. Kullberg remembers the day clearly and said it started out like any other practice. She wasn't even at full speed when she was running the drill. Kullberg was dribbling to the top of the key to make a pass and stepped forward. She said nothing felt weird and didn't land weird. Kullberg also had no idea how serious the injury was. Stephenson's story isn't much different than Kullberg's. It was the first drill of practice, a little one-on-one, she said. She went to make a lay-up and heard something pop.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 1 a.m.

ATLANTA -- On a night for Michael Jordan, all he was missing was the game-winning shot.

Men's swim wins two big meets

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:55 a.m.

The No. 25 IU men's swimming and diving team (8-1, 4-1 Big Ten) finished out their dual meet season this past weekend with two victories after being the underdogs going into both meets. The seniors led the Hoosiers in their last meet at the Counsilman Billingsley Aquatic Center where they defeated

Women's track shows improvement

By Kristen Louderback and Kristin Louderback · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:54 a.m.

The IU women's track and field team proved that it is taking the right steps toward a successful season Friday and Saturday at the Indiana Invitational.

IU gives solid showing at meet

By Steve Hinson · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:52 a.m.

The Indiana Invitational, the opening home meet for the No. 17 men's track and field team, was highlighted by the individual efforts of the athletes this weekend. Team scores were not kept during the meet, but the Hoosiers were able to earn victories in six events.

Wrestlers fall to rival Boilermakers

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:51 a.m.

IU's Big Ten struggles continued Friday as the Hoosiers lost to Purdue, bringing their conference record to 0-4. Despite the loss, coach Duane Goldman maintained optimism, he said. "Overall, I thought we wrestled well," Goldman said. "I'm not disappointed in the way we wrestled.

Senior's play is 'inspiration'

By Tyler Rainey · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:50 a.m.

In one word, the only way to describe what senior Karie Schlukebir did for the Hoosiers this past weekend is "amazing." Since Schlukebir is currently battling cancer, she was forced to serve underhand against Marquette Golden Eagles because her arm felt too weak to serve overhand.

Swimming seniors go out with win

By Jeff Fuldauer · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:49 a.m.

It was important to the seniors of the IU women's swim team to go out with a bang. And they did just that in overpowering South Eastern Conference-foe Kentucky on Senior Day. IU won the dual meet 135-102 after swimming several of the later events as "exhibition" events, in efforts to not run up the score.

Defensive intensity helps out offense

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:47 a.m.

Prior to Sunday's game against No.15 Minnesota, the IU women's basketball team needed to furiously defend and not let the Golden Gophers attempt easy shots. The Hoosiers (9-11, 2-8 Big Ten) carried that insistent demeanor over to offense, as they continuously drove to and attacked the basket at Assembly Hall.

Freshman player decides to transfer

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:44 a.m.

It may not have been too hard to read Daryl Pegram's unhappiness. With just two early season game appearances for the IU men's basketball team to his credit, the freshman forward spent the last couple of months on the bench, dressed in street clothes.

Hoosiers drop ball at home against Spartans

By Matt Pera · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:43 a.m.

Saturday night brought some welcome change for the Hoosiers. For the first time in four games, cheers were aimed in their direction as they took the court and, behind that supportive crowd, played with more energy and intensity than they displayed during their four game road trip.

A Special Success

By Dan Patrick · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:41 a.m.

It was a balmy 16 degrees outside and a line of scantily-clad divers was forming in front of a pool and over 100 spectators. Led by IU junior Brad Snyder, wearing a Cow costume and a multi-colored clown wig, more than 20 people went for a swim into the icy pool for the aptly-named "Polar Bear Plunge." This sort of crazy activity ran rampant throughout the 2003 Spirit of Sport.

Upset bid falls short for women

By Natalie A. Trout · Monday, Feb. 10,2003 12:27 a.m.

It was a game that showed the IU women's basketball team's (9-11, 2-8) spirit, their drive and determination to come out with a victory in the Big Ten. But when things didn't go their way in the last seconds of the game, the Hoosiers fell to No. 15 Minnesota (17-4, 6-4) 59-56.

Knight moves past milestone

By Betsy Blaney · Friday, Feb. 7,2003 1:21 a.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Bob Knight's office telephone started ringing early Thursday with friends calling to congratulate the Texas Tech coach on career win No. 800.

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