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Hoosier wrestlers finish strong

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 26,2002 12:18 a.m.

In the Missouri Open, their first tournament of the year, the Hoosiers notched three top-five finishes. Sophomore Pat DeGain (197-pounds), and juniors Coyte Cooper (141-pounds), and Ty Matthews (heavyweight) finished first, second, and fourth respectively in their weight classes Sunday. DeGain, Cooper, and Matthews were all ranked in the top 20 of their weight classes in preseason publications and, on Sunday, they showed why.

Diver excels, eyes IU records

By Lisa Kates and Lisa Marie Kates · Tuesday, Nov. 26,2002 12:17 a.m.

Challenges a person undertakes can often make them tougher. Junior co-captain diver Marc Carlton has been through many challenges throughout his diving career here at IU. Carlton came to IU as a four-time high school All-American selection and a four-time New York state champion. He also placed fourth on the one-meter at the 1999 Junior National Championships.

IU hosts Notre Dame in second round NCAA play

By Colin Nowling · Tuesday, Nov. 26,2002 12:15 a.m.

In recent years, November and December is when the IU men's soccer team puts it all together and begins another march to the College Cup. After being ousted from the Big Ten Championships by Penn State on penalty kicks, the Hoosiers were forced to wait and see where they would be placed in the NCAA Tournament. No. 5 IU (14-3-2) still received a first round bye and will host No. 21 Notre Dame (12-5-3) 7 p.m. Wednesday in second round action, but the Hoosiers were snubbed of a top eight seed which would offer more home field opportunities.

A tale of two teams

By Steve Hinson · Tuesday, Nov. 26,2002 12:14 a.m.

TERRE HAUTE -- For the first time in the IU's history both the No. 15 men and No. 20 women's cross country teams competed in the NCAA Championships Monday.

Hoosiers have hot hands in Hawaii

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim O’Connell · Tuesday, Nov. 26,2002 12:13 a.m.

LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Mike Davis was disappointed in what people were expecting out of his Indiana team coming off the loss to Maryland in last season's national championship game. "Too low, too low," he said of his team's preseason rankings following Monday's 84-71 victory over Massachusetts in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.

IU loses bucket in blowout loss

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Nov. 25,2002 12:24 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE -- In the second half of Saturday's battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, Purdue decided to turn a game of football into a game of "keep away." The Boilermakers' plan worked, as they held onto the ball for nearly 23 minutes in the second half en route to a 34-10 victory. Purdue's ability to control the tempo of the game stemmed from a combination of effective running and passing, and an uncanny ability to convert in third and fourth down situations.

Hopes for post-season play remain alive

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:56 p.m.

The end of the 2002 Hoosier volleyball regular season looms ever closer as IU is looking to capture an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament. This weekend pitted the Hoosiers against the highly touted Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday. The No. 6 Minnesota squad lived up to their billing by sweeping IU 3-0. But, IU did not leave the weekend empty handed as it overpowered Iowa 3-1.

Weekend wins move IU up in standings

By Jesse Laffen · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:55 p.m.

Saturday's second period against Ferris State took nearly an hour to complete, but it was over too quickly for IU. The Hoosiers began the period down 0-2. Four minutes into the second, IU junior forward Bob Pesavento received an elbowing penalty and the IU bench received another penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct, giving FSU a two minute three-on-five advantage.

Freshmen show talents

By Zack Eldridge · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:54 p.m.

An assumption about basketball is that experience is invaluable. While that is true, the energy youth brings should not be underestimated. The IU women's basketball team received vigor and quality play from its freshmen this past weekend to claim the championship of the Hampton Inn/Fazoli's Classic. The freshmen foursome of Cyndi Valentin, Angela Hawkins, Brigett Branson and Kali Kullberg greatly contributed to the Hoosiers ninth Classic title.

Team hopes for national impact

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:53 p.m.

The IU Women's Cross Country team will head to Terre Haute today for their first NCAA Championship appearance since 1990. Junior Audrey Giesler said she is pleased with how much more competitive the team is this year.

No. 15 team heads to Nationals

By Steve Hinson · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:52 p.m.

Today the No. 15 men's cross country team heads to Terre Haute to take on the best in the nation at the NCAA Championships. The team earned an at-large bid to the meet after a fourth place finish at the Great Lakes Regional in West Lafayette last weekend. Coach Robert Chapman said the team should be around 15th place if they run similar to their race at Regionals, but the team hopes to finish in the top 10. The team race is so deep that if they do not have a great race, they could fall back to around 20th, he said.

Unbeaten streak reaches five at Invite

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:51 p.m.

This weekend the Hoosiers took to the pool and continued their undefeated streak. The No. 13 ranked Hoosiers, winners of five in a row, defeated No. 19 Miami (Fla.), Tennessee, Arkansas, Clemson, Evansville, New Mexico, and Cincinnati, with the second place team trailing by 245.5 points at the Indiana Open Invitational. IU hosted the event, a three-day competition, which ended early Sunday night. IU started off slowly, finishing fifth in the 200-free relay with the team of senior Anne Williams, junior Meghan Medendorp, and sophomores Erin Smith and Tammy Kostner. IU's B-relay finished tenth with a time of 1:38.60.

Team wins Classic tourney

By Natalie A. Trout · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:50 p.m.

The women's basketball team proved this weekend at the Hampton Inn/Fazoli's Classic tournament that they are not a team to be ignored. Their 90-34 win over Wofford marked the most one-sided victory for the Hoosiers since 1991. If that wasn't enough, the Hoosiers came back to the court Saturday evening to defeat Ball State 103-95 in a double overtime game that named the 2-0 Hoosiers winners of the tournament.

Purdue offense controls game, IU falters

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:49 p.m.

The Hoosiers didn't have enough time on Saturday to overcome their 17-3 halftime deficit and lost to Purdue 34-10. The Boilermakers won back the Old Oaken Bucket by keeping a tired Hoosier defense on the field most of the second half. IU (3-9, 1-7) struggled running the ball early and led to three punts on their opening three drives. Meanwhile, Purdue (6-6, 4-4) got on the board on their first drive with a 60-yard pass from freshman Brandon Kirsch to junior John Standeford.

Hoosiers win Indiana Invitational

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:48 p.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving team hosted the annual Indiana Invitational this weekend at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The undefeated Hoosiers won the event with a score of 1,149 points followed by University of Cincinnati in second, Clemson University taking third, University of Evansville placing fourth, and the University of Miami (Fla.) finishing in fifth place.

Hoosiers start season at Maui Invitational

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Sunday, Nov. 24,2002 11:46 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team starts their season in paradise tonight. The No. 21 Hoosiers traveled to Hawaii Saturday morning to prepare for tonight's game against Massachusetts. The two teams meet in the first round of the EA Sports Maui Invitational. The game, which will be aired on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. tonight, marks the fourth time that IU has played in the Maui Invitational. The last time the Hoosiers were in Hawaii was 1998, when the team fell in the championship game. Overall, IU is 5-4 in the tournament.

Team takes on Big Ten rivals on the road

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Nov. 22,2002 12:18 a.m.

The 2002 women's volleyball team is just two weeks away from learning if they will be eligible for its first NCAA Tournament bid in three years. Running on an 18-10 overall record and 8-8 in the Big Ten, the last two weekends are important for the Hoosiers. This weekend will pit the Hoosier volleyball team against the No. 6 Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday and the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday.

Wrestlers ready for Missouri

By Charlie Cunningham and Charlie Gillingham · Friday, Nov. 22,2002 12:17 a.m.

After spending nearly two months practicing against each other in the IU wrestling room in the Assembly Hall basement, the wrestling team is eager to get the 2002-03 season underway this Sunday. The Hoosiers will travel to Columbia, Mo. this weekend to participate in the Missouri Open where they are eager to compete.

IU hungry for first conference win

By Jesse Laffen · Friday, Nov. 22,2002 12:16 a.m.

IU is only two games into the Great Midwest Hockey League season, but it may already be do-or-die time for the Hoosier hockey team.

Team looks to continue streak

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Nov. 22,2002 12:15 a.m.

The Hoosiers take to the pool this weekend with hopes of remaining undefeated. IU will host the Indiana Open Invitational, a three-day competition, this weekend beginning Friday at 9:30 a.m. The No. 13 ranked Hoosiers will host No. 19 Miami (Fla.), Tennessee, Arkansas, Clemson, Evansville, New Mexico, and Cincinnati in the swimming competition.

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