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Hoosiers on a roll heading into Big Ten

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Monday, Sept. 23,2002 1:13 a.m.

The volleyball team took first place this weekend in the IU Credit Union tournament, beating Central Michigan and Butler and upsetting the No. 30 ranked Louisville Cardinals. IU extended their winning streak to five games heading into conference play Wednesday night against Ohio State. In the opener Friday night, Central Michigan took a 28-25 lead on a late 5-0 run. But, IU quashed the rally, as the Hoosiers scored the next four points en route to a 34-32 victory in game one.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 23,2002 1:12 a.m.

Men's golf finishes fifth Field hockey falls to Ball State Women's tennis goes 10-17 in weekend tourney

Teammate's wrong turn leads to victory for Peterson

By Steve Slivka · Monday, Sept. 23,2002 1:10 a.m.

Sophomore Mindy Peterson benefited from a wrong turn Friday to win the individual title of the Indiana Intercollegiates.

Rain can't stop Hoosier runners from top finish

By Steve Hinson · Monday, Sept. 23,2002 1:08 a.m.

Severe weather tried unsuccessfully to ruin the afternoon for the Indiana Intercollegiates cross country meet Friday afternoon. Although tornado warnings highlighted the day for most of central Indiana, the story at the IU cross country course was the dominant effort put forth by the men's team. The team won both the team and individual titles.

IU shuts out Golden Gophers

By Alex MelloanRuiz · Monday, Sept. 23,2002 1:07 a.m.

The Hoosiers faced weird weather and feisty opponents this weekend but dealt with it skillfully and got off to a great start to the Big Ten season. IU (4-2-1, 1-0-1) beat Minnesota 1-0 in a game that had a rainy first half and a sunny second.

Hoosiers get statement win against Michigan State Spartans

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Sept. 23,2002 1:06 a.m.

East Lansing, Mich. -- The IU men's soccer team made a statement to the rest of the Big Ten conference on Sunday in East Lansing, Mich. The Hoosiers are back to defend their six-year run atop the Big Ten regular season standings. Despite a sluggish start offensively, the No. 9 ranked Hoosiers had posted a 4-1-2 record against stiff competition.

Fumble turns game around for IU

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Sept. 23,2002 1:05 a.m.

With 10:28 remaining in the third quarter, the Hoosiers looked like a prizefighter hanging on the ropes, bracing for Central Michigan's knockout blow. Senior quarterback Gibran Hamdan had just thrown an interception to Central Michigan sophomore free safety James King, giving the Chippewas the ball at the IU 15-yard line and looking to build on a 29-16 lead.

Hoosiers battle back for win

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Monday, Sept. 23,2002 1:04 a.m.

With about 10:00 left in the third quarter, things were not looking good for the Hoosiers. Already trailing 29-13 to Central Michigan, the Chippewas picked off senior Gibran Hamdan's pass and had the ball on the IU 15 yard-line. Central Michigan looked as if they would extend their lead. But on their second play of that drive, senior Jeremy Belcher forced a fumble from CMU running back Robbie Mixon, and senior defensive lineman Kris Dielman recovered for IU.

Field hockey falls to BSU again

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Sept. 22,2002 9:13 p.m.

The Hoosiers fell to 2-5 over the weekend after losing to Ball State for the second time this season, 1-0. Similar to the first game between the two, IU was dominated on the offensive side. The Hoosiers were outshot 22-2 in the first contest on Sept. 6 and were outshot 27-3 on Saturday in Muncie, Ind. The Cardinals also gained more penalty corners, defeating IU in that category, 19-4.

Hoosiers finish in fifth

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Sept. 22,2002 9:12 p.m.

It's amazing what two weeks can do. Two weeks without competition. Two weeks to reflect on the last tournament. Two weeks to find any mistakes and correct them, and two weeks to get ready to win. That is exactly what the Hoosiers did on Saturday. Sunday, however, was a different story. The Hoosiers ended Saturday in second place, one shot back of leader Eastern Kentucky University, but fell in the standings Sunday to finish the tournament in fifth place.

Burns keys team success

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:37 a.m.

One of the key ingredients for a successful cross country team is at least one runner the coach can count on for a solid performance every race. Head coach Robert Chapman said sophomore Thomas Burns fills that role for the Hoosiers.

Colts ex-coordinator back in the saddle

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:34 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Brad Scioli and Chad Bratzke don't expect Sunday's matchup at Houston to be just another game for Vic Fangio.

Hoosiers travel to Ball State for Yestingsmeier Invitational

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:21 a.m.

The men's golf team will have another chance to compete this weekend, when they participate for the first time in the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational at The Players Club in Yorktown, Ind. The Invitational will be hosted by Ball State University and will feature a shotgun start Saturday morning at 8 a.m. The golfers have scheduled tee times from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Hoosiers host weekend tournament

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:20 a.m.

One week after finishing in second place at the Maryland Tournament, the women's volleyball team will try to improve on a 7-2 record, their seventh best start in team history. They play host to Central Michigan, Butler and Louisville in the IU Credit Union tournament this weekend.

Team looks to continue dominant racing

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:19 a.m.

After an impressive start to the 2002 campaign, the women's cross country team will look to continue their winning ways today at the 64th annual Indiana Intercollegiates at the IU Cross-Country course.

Team takes on regional rivals

By Steve Hinson · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 2:16 a.m.

The No. 23 men's cross country team will serve host to the Indiana Intercollegiates this Friday. The meet has a storied past as this will be the 64th time the annual race has been held. Though it is only the second meet of the year for the Hoosiers, it will be the team's final home meet of the season.

Hoosiers host Big Ten rival teams

By Ira Klapper · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1:56 a.m.

The women's soccer team opens their Big Ten schedule this weekend with a games against Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Wisconsin game is 7 p.m. tonight and the Minnesota game starts at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Both matches will be played at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Hoosiers look for third win against in-state rival Ball State

By Ryan Cost · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1:03 a.m.

The field hockey team takes to the road again this weekend as they travel to Muncie, to take on Ball State.

Hoosiers open Big Ten season against Spartans

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1:02 a.m.

Despite a perfect 29-0 record against Michigan State all-time in men's soccer, IU is cautious heading into this weekend's Big Ten opener in East Lansing, Mich. IU (4-1-2) heads up to Spartan country to kick-off the 2002 conference season against Michigan State (4-1) at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Hoosiers try for .500 against Chippewas

By Alex Hickey · Friday, Sept. 20,2002 1 a.m.

The Hoosiers will try to head into Big Ten play with a .500 record as they take on the Central Michigan Chippewas n their final non-conference game of the year. Kickoff is 4 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

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