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Team finishes season at home

By Ryan Gunterman · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:48 a.m.

The women's soccer team finishes up the 2000 season at home against cross-state rival Kentucky Sunday afternoon.

Men's team aims for Big Ten title

By Mary Warren · Friday, Oct. 27,2000 1:47 a.m.

It's crunch time for both the men's and women's cross country teams while in Madison, Wis., and this weekend's Big Ten Championship could make or break either team. Although this will be the smallest number of teams the Hoosiers have competed against in more than a month, the teams they do encounter will be nationally-ranked. The No. 24 men's team dreams of only the best -- first place. IU has not won a Big Ten championship since 1980, but this year's Hoosiers are confident they have what it takes.

Women's crew captain holds team together

By Ryan Lengerich · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 2:14 a.m.

In the sport of rowing, the boat can only move as fast as the weakest person allows it to go. Leading by example, Katy Ostertag, captain of the rowing team, has made sure the weakest person is as strong as possible.

Goalie glad to be back in Indiana

By Brett Wallace · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 12:56 a.m.

Charlie Pulley is the only transfer goalie for the hockey team, fighting for playing time against three seasoned Hoosier veterans. He is the only sophomore competing against three seniors. He also started the Hoosiers' first game this season.

Standout's career winding down

By Jason Recker · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 12:52 a.m.

Senior outside hitter Amanda Welter is an imposing figure. At 6-foot-3, with sturdy shoulders and a hammer for an arm, she is big. But she's also good. Her statistics reflect her physical stature: 1,022 career kills, a .273 career hitting percentage and back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament.

Women's soccer team to face challenges at nonconference game

By Ryan Gunterman · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 12:48 a.m.

The women's soccer team is hoping to end the season strong as it heads into its second-to-last match Thursday against nonconference foe Cincinnati.

Running back returns to mix

By Dan Cortez · Thursday, Oct. 26,2000 12:44 a.m.

Saturday, Levron Williams wanted to make a statement. The Hoosiers' junior running back was returning from nagging injuries that limited his play in the previous two games. In the third quarter of the Hoosiers' 51-43 win against then-No. 22 Minnesota, Williams got his chance. With his team trailing 29-24 toward the end of the third quarter, Williams took a pitch from junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El and scampered 36 yards down the sideline for his second touchdown of the game.

Former soccer star finds success in professional league

By Sarah Trotto · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 2:15 a.m.

Nick Garcia misses the color of changing leaves in autumn, Malibu Grill and eating "Big Ten" pizza specials in Bloomington. He left behind his senior year at IU to play professional soccer, two years from earning a legal studies degree.

Randle El honored as player of week

By Guy Cipriano · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 2:14 a.m.

Junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El reached a few milestones earlier this season, and this week he's receiving another award for his already stuffed trophy case. Tuesday, for the fifth time in 29 games, Randle El was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Week. Monday, he received national player of the week honors from CNN/SI. He was also one of two players mentioned as a Heisman candidate "on fire" in Monday's USA Today.

Randle El continues to impress

By Guy Cipriano · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 1:42 a.m.

Defensive tackle Paul Mandina, a fifth-year senior, has witnessed many players passing through the IU football program since he arrived in Bloomington, but none like junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El.

Sophomore outside hitter keeps positive attitude despite loss

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 1:34 a.m.

The volleyball team is on a two-game losing streak after dropping matches to conference foes Penn State and Ohio State. The Hoosiers (12-8, 3-7 in conference play) are tied for seventh in the Big Ten with Michigan, heading into a game with Michigan State Friday.

Junior goalkeeper receives Big Ten player of week award

By Nick Bowton · Wednesday, Oct. 25,2000 1:25 a.m.

Colin Rogers hadn't started a game in his collegiate soccer career until four weeks ago. Since then, the IU junior goalkeeper has started and won seven consecutive games.

Hoosiers outskate Rockets

By Brett Wallace · Tuesday, Oct. 24,2000 1:17 a.m.

Although the Hoosier hockey team was defeated 8-0 in its season opener at Eastern Michigan University Thursday night, it bounced back to trounce Toledo University 12-0 Friday and 7-0 Saturday.

Team meeting sparks Hoosiers

By Dan Cortez · Tuesday, Oct. 24,2000 1:14 a.m.

After a 58-0 loss to Michigan last weekend, coach Cam Cameron said he should be held responsible for the Hoosiers' poor performance. But after IU's 51-43 win against Minnesota, the players feel otherwise.

Big Ten woes sink hopes

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Oct. 24,2000 1:11 a.m.

The volleyball squad began hastily bouncing balls off the practice floor just before 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, sending noisy echoes throughout University Gym.

Hoosiers end Big Ten season with loss

By Ryan Gunterman · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:40 a.m.

The women's soccer team ended its Big Ten season Friday, losing a 1-0 game to Purdue. With 3:35 remaining in the first half, Purdue freshman back Jenny Kinkead put the game-winner past keeper Chrissy Heubi. That would be all that the Boilers would need as IU extended its scoreless streak to 463 minutes. It was the eighth time the Hoosiers have been shut out in the conference season.

Swimmers race by Evansville

By Alyson Brodsy and Amanda Schmitt · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:38 a.m.

The men's and women's swimming teams were hosts to the Evansville Aces Saturday in their season openers. The Hoosiers proved their power as both teams placed in the top three of almost every race.

Competition heats up in conference play

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:36 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- No member of the men\'s soccer team knows what losing a Big Ten game feels like. In fact, the Hoosiers haven\'t lost a Big Ten game in 38 matches. The unbeaten streak extends back to Oct. 13, 1995, when IU lost to eventual national-champion Wisconsin 2-0.

Hoosiers play poorly, still win

By Nick Bowton · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:33 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The men's soccer team needed a penalty kick in the game's 20th minute Sunday to beat Ohio State in its final regular season Big Ten game. The penalty kick, scored by senior forward Matt Fundenberger after junior midfielder Tyler Hawley was taken down in the penalty area, was all the scoring that took place at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, as IU won 1-0.

It's about time

By Guy Cipriano · Monday, Oct. 23,2000 1:32 a.m.

The football team's best week of practice this season resulted in IU picking up its biggest win in the coach Cam Cameron era. After getting embarrassed 58-0 last Saturday at Michigan, IU (3-4, 2-2 in Big Ten play) recovered Saturday to defeat No. 22 Minnesota 51-43 before a Homecoming crowd of 30,882 at Memorial Stadium. The win marked Cameron's first victory against a ranked opponent. IU's last win against a ranked team was a 10-0 victory against Michigan State in 1993.

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