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Grabavoy finds offensive spark

By Colin Nowling · Tuesday, Oct. 8,2002 1:24 a.m.

Sophomore midfielder Ned Grabavoy came to the IU soccer program as a highly touted high school phenom looking to prolong the tradition of excellence of IU men's soccer. After an injury-plagued season last year and a scoreless first five matches this season, it was just a matter of time before Grabavoy got his offense going. That time has come. Beginning with IU's match against Air Force on Sept. 13, Grabavoy has notched a point in all six

Team sits 3 strokes back

Tuesday, Oct. 8,2002 1:23 a.m.

For the third consecutive tournament, Karen Dennison and the IU women's golf team stand near the very front of the pack at the end of day one. After 36 holes at the Shootout at the Legends in Franklin, Ind., Dennison sits comfortably with a six stroke lead for the individual title, while the Hoosiers are three strokes behind Kent State for first place in the team portion.

Sophomore builds on experience

By Stephanie Sims · Tuesday, Oct. 8,2002 1:23 a.m.

Jakub Praibis came all the way from Litomerice, Czech Republic, but acts as though coming to IU to play for the tennis team was no big deal. "My parents made me come," the 20-year-old sophomore said. "It's hard for me not to be at home, but it's possible (to deal with)."

Seniors serious about high expectations

By Cory Steger · Tuesday, Oct. 8,2002 1:19 a.m.

The women's rowing team has set their sights high for this season. They are expecting to compete for the Big Ten championship in May and they are also expecting to receive a bid to the NCAA Championships. These are lofty expectations for a team that is just in its fourth year of being a varsity sport. Bolstering those expectations is a group of six seniors, Danielle Bird, Margarete Clark, Becky England, Erin Koers, Stephanie Mast, and Emily Rumschlag. Together, the seniors said they are working harder than ever to reach their goals.

Hoosiers enter second tournament of season

By Zach Rocha · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:13 a.m.

Starting today and continuing through to tomorrow afternoon, the IU women's golf team will attempt to win its second team tournament of the season when they compete in the Shootout at the Legends event at the Legends of Indiana Golf Club in Franklin. No. 11 Indiana is the top ranked team by Golfweek/Sagarin at this week's 12-team event.

Giants bigger than Braves

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:12 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Livan Hernandez boasted about his postseason perfection, then went out and backed it up. Hernandez won again in October and the San Francisco Giants battered Tom Glavine for the second time to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Sunday and even their NL division series at 2-2.

Hoosiers battle Michigan, MSU, fall in both matches

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:11 a.m.

The women's volleyball team returned to Bloomington from Michigan after losing both matches this weekend to Michigan and Michigan State.

Big Ten teams top classic

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:10 a.m.

The Big Ten took on the Big 12 this weekend at the Hoosier Classic tennis tournament. Big Ten teams, which consisted of IU, Ohio State and Iowa, compiled a dominating 54-26 record in competition against Big 12 foes Kansas, Kansas St. and Missouri.

Women's crew rows their way to first place

By Cory Steger · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:10 a.m.

The women's rowing team kicked off their season by hosting the fifth annual Lemon Head Regatta Saturday. The day was highlighted by the Hoosiers' Novice 4 finishing in first place and the Varsity Eight taking third.

On the sidelines

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:08 a.m.

Twins join Angels in championship series Rolen may not play in NLCS Raiders beat Bills, remain unbeaten

Hoosiers discover success comes in twos

By Ira Klapper · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:06 a.m.

This weekend the IU women's soccer team had two gritty performances and two stellar halves of soccer against two teams from Chicago. They can thank two freshmen for these results.

Overtime goal wins game

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:05 a.m.

Streaks are meant to come to an end, but on Sunday afternoon, the IU men's soccer team was not quite ready to allow Michigan to break their winning streak in conference games. The No. 4 ranked Hoosiers were taken to the limit by the Wolverines, but they prevailed with a 2-1 overtime win to extend their Big Ten conference winning streak to 33.

Freshmen carry team in year's best finish

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Oct. 7,2002 2:03 a.m.

In its second to last tournament of the season, the IU men's golf team was seeking to eliminate what has been their demise all season long -- one high round. Even though the team did not quite accomplish the goal, they placed fourth at the Wolverine Invitational on Sunday, recording the team's best finish of the year.

Hoosiers ready to face Ohio State after Louisville loss

By Alyson Brodsy and John Rodgers · Friday, Oct. 4,2002 4:28 p.m.

Close, so close. The IU field hockey team (2-8) will use those words for motivation as they prepare to face No. 20 Ohio State Saturday following their heartbreaking, 2-1 double overtime loss to No. 9 Louisville Wednesday. Although the loss to the Cardinals was discouraging, coach Amy Robertson said there were many positives she hopes will carry over to Saturday's contest with the Buckeyes.

Team steps up to tee against Big Ten teams

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Oct. 4,2002 4:28 p.m.

The youth movement, which has swept across American athletics, has now added the Hoosiers men's golf team to its list of victims. When the Hoosiers tee off today in Ann Arbor, Mich. at the Wolverine Invitational at the University of Michigan Golf Course, they will be starting two freshmen, two sophomores and one senior. The lineup is a dramatic difference from their first tournament, which included two sophomores and three seniors.

Team looks to get back on track after loss

By Alyson Brodsy and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Oct. 4,2002 4:27 p.m.

After receiving votes in the top 25 of the USA Today/AVCA Coaches Poll, the women's volleyball team will travel to Michigan this weekend to battle the Wolverines Friday night and the No. 21 ranked Michigan State Spartans Saturday. IU (11-3, 1-1) has won six of seven games, but are coming off a loss to the No. 9 Penn State Nittany Lions last weekend. The Hoosiers look to build upon a 1-2 road record this season, but said they know things will not come easy against the fast-paced Wolverines.

IU hosts Hoosier Classic

By Alyson Brodsy and Tyler Rainey · Friday, Oct. 4,2002 4:27 p.m.

The women's tennis team will play its only home tournament this season at the Hoosier Classic Invitational at the IU Varsity Tennis Courts this weekend. The invite, which starts 10 a.m. today and ends Sunday, includes two other teams from the Big Ten (Iowa and Ohio State), and three teams from the Big 12 (Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri).

Clemson invite kicks off season

By Alyson Brodsy and Alex Witteveld · Friday, Oct. 4,2002 4:26 p.m.

After deciding not to attend the Ball State Invitational last weekend, the men's tennis team will kick off its season today with the Clemson Invitational in Clemson, S.C. The competition continues through Saturday and Sunday. Having not played a match yet this year, the Hoosiers are looking to see how they stack up against other competition. Coach Ken Hydinger said he's excited for the opportunity to start playing competitively in the tournament.

Undefeated Hoosiers to compete at ISU invite

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Hinson · Friday, Oct. 4,2002 4:25 p.m.

Saturday, the IU men's cross country team travels to Terre Haute to compete in the Indiana State Invitational. The team will face its most difficult opposition of the season against a field of six ranked teams. This will be the second consecutive year the team has raced in the meet. They will race on the course several times later this season, including on Nov. 25 at the NCAA Championship. Members of the team said the meet will provide positive experience for Nationals and other meets at the course.

Hoosiers face off against DePaul, Northwestern this weekend

By Alyson Brodsy and Ira Klapper · Friday, Oct. 4,2002 4:22 p.m.

The IU women's soccer team will take a break from its Big Ten schedule tonight by hosting DePaul before returning to conference play Saturday to battle Northwestern. These two games will start the second half of the Hoosiers' schedule, and will have ramifications for an NCAA tournament bid. DePaul will be playing the Hoosiers for the first time, and are the last non-conference opponent IU will face until Oct. 27. IU comes into the weekend with a 5-3-1 (2-1-1) record while the Blue Demons enter the weekend with a 6-3-0 record (2-2-0). The Hoosiers know that although they are not playing a Big Ten foe, it is still an extremely important game.

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